Bosch Active line plus servicing??

[fritz katzenjammer]

Mine gets updated regularly via the Bosch app… about every two weeks it seems.

the bike itself gets serviced weekly. Not surprising I guess as I work for the manufacturer And have a full shop at home.

 

[Stul]

I am more interested in the "motor" side of things. More than happy to everything else myself. Other than a "software update", I am not sure what else you can actually service on a Bosch motor???

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I am more interested in the "motor" side of things. More than happy to everything else myself. Other than a "software update", I am not sure what else you can actually service on a Bosch motor???

In general terms I have found it is worth taking it apart - as much as you can with a normal set of Allen keys and screwdriver - and just get the dust and stuff out

And when the LBS got the right tools they found a few internal bits and pieces needed tightening after several years

I have seen some YouTube type things showing plastic gear cogs that needed replacing but I am pretty sure Bosch do not approve of all that
and Bosch system are of the type that if you fiddle with them and the notice then they will need to be "reset" by an authorised dealer
or if they think it is too bad then they can even brick themselves

the morals behind this can be argued but there is a point to it and the system do seem to work pretty well
(until they don't)

I would argue that as mine has a USB port that the official dealer can connect to then it should be possible do have a system on a phone or laptop that can receive performance data from it
but Bosch do not agree - with my system anyway

but it would be nice if I could do the updates at home!

 

[wiggydiggy]

but it would be nice if I could do the updates at home!

Theres no reason not to allow home updating of the software, by all means they can lock off the pro tools but I update multiple devices, sometimes several times a year, its not hard.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Theres no reason not to allow home updating of the software, by all means they can lock off the pro tools but I update multiple devices, sometimes several times a year, its not hard.

exactly - but Bosch don't allow it
at least on mine
although the more recent controllers seem to have a more "app" type interface I think

 

[wiggydiggy]

exactly - but Bosch don't allow it
at least on mine
although the more recent controllers seem to have a more "app" type interface I think

They do some things, the Bosch Flow App lets you customize quite a lot. Not sure about updates though.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

They do some things, the Bosch Flow App lets you customize quite a lot. Not sure about updates though.

Ah
yes - problem for me is that my ebike is 6 years old so any new fangled stuff won;t talk to it

and I would wager that Bosch have zero intention of making them work together

anyway - things it seems to want to tell me are things that I either don;t need to know
and things that I can already get - but larger and clearer - on my old cr***y system

although the Eco+ mode might be useful is that is ever available on an update

basically I have the 2019 poor people version of the Bosch system

but I did get the whole bike as a free upgrade to a much cheaper bike when there was a minor design fault with the cheaper one
so I'm not about to complain!

 

[wiggydiggy]

Ah
yes - problem for me is that my ebike is 6 years old so any new fangled stuff won;t talk to it

and I would wager that Bosch have zero intention of making them work together

anyway - things it seems to want to tell me are things that I either don;t need to know
and things that I can already get - but larger and clearer - on my old cr***y system

although the Eco+ mode might be useful is that is ever available on an update

basically I have the 2019 poor people version of the Bosch system

but I did get the whole bike as a free upgrade to a much cheaper bike when there was a minor design fault with the cheaper one
so I'm not about to complain!

Mines 2020, need to check the app later as its all downstairs in the bike room right now (one of the only benefits of the office - indoor parking!). I have been told the route planning on the app is very good, if I can get it to talk to my Garmin at least I may try that and see how it is.

Since the service though my battery range has improved since the service - it shows 72 miles up from 60ish. I'm guessing the motor is working more effienctly after a good clean and polish. Planning a longer ride on Sunday or Monday to test this (taxi on standby lol).