2008 535 Transmission concern/issue
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From: USA, Raleigh, NC
My Ride: 2008 535, Alpine white with natural brown leather, premium package, cold weather package, sport package, fold down rear seats, iPod/iPhone adaptor.
Took the car to BMW today to check it out but they couldn't replicate the issue. Basically, when I stop at a light, particularly on a decline, once the light turns green I let my foot off the brake to accelerate. Once I start to press the accelerator it feels like the transmission was in neutral and then it slams into gear. I thought someone rear ended me the other day. Has anyone ever had this issue? Fortunately the car is under warranty but if I can't prove that the issue exists, I am not sure how I will ever get it fixed. On a positive note, my sunroof was making a lot of noise when closed. The dealership fixed it with a new seal at no charge...it was under warranty. Quiet as can be now!
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My Ride: 2012 535i X-driveSpace Grey/Black Dakota, Fineline Anthracite Trim; Executive Package (Rear View, Lumbar, Nav, Voice, SIRIUS, HiFi Pro) Technology Package (Hi Beam Assist, Lane Departure, Blind Spot Detection, Surround View) BMW Apps (Apps, Smart Pho
Model Year: 2012
Sorry, same car but not that problem. Smooth as silk on takeoff.
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try the 'transmission reset' it should solve the problem.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/400...moother-shift/
https://5series.net/forums/topic/400...moother-shift/
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My Ride: 2008 535, Alpine white with natural brown leather, premium package, cold weather package, sport package, fold down rear seats, iPod/iPhone adaptor.
Thank you for the recommendation. I will try it and see how it goes!
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My Ride: 2015 535D M Sport
Search the forum for "transmission slam'. The ZF auto has a design flaw that has been dealt with in various ways. Some successful, some not. I have not had the problem for some time, but I am driving mostly in manual mode. You can also learn to avoid it in auto mode.
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