View Poll Results: How many 545 owners have experienced the "slam"
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545 Transmission "Slam"
05-16-2005, 04:46 AM
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Hey gang, I've got a 545 on order to replace my wife's 2001 Seville, but am getting a little concerned about the "slam" that I've seen discussed over the last week or so -- particularly since I seem to remember a couple of posts saying the software update did not solve the issue. I'd like to see how many of our 545 owners have this issue. Let us know if a software update solved the issue as well.
Thanks!
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05-16-2005, 05:30 AM
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My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Same engine/tranny combo as 545 w/step. Happened only once as I got to a red light that changed to green before I came to a full stop. Have had other occasions after that where I kinda expected the same thing to happen but it did not. I am 15.2 now and should be 16.2 by COB today. Will c if I can duplicate again. But so far so rare as to be almost inconsequential
05-16-2005, 07:41 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i, Black on Black, cold weather pkg, Logic 7 sound, steptronic.
My problem with the slamming didn't start until after CIP 16.2 was installed on my car, so I don't think a simple CIP upgrade is going to fix the problem. Now it is a weekly occurence whereas it didn't happen the two weeks I owned the car prior to the CIP update.
I love the car, but this morning I was a nervous wreck driving in start/stop freeway traffic. With the force that my car delivers during a slam, it could lay quite a dent in another car.
I love the car, but this morning I was a nervous wreck driving in start/stop freeway traffic. With the force that my car delivers during a slam, it could lay quite a dent in another car.
05-16-2005, 07:42 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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This did happen to me, but only once. That was enough - I nearly crapped myself as I thought I had been hit or had hit something 
05-16-2005, 07:53 AM
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My Ride: 2010 550i M Sport Package - Alpine White/Blk Nasca Leather, Premium hi-fi system, Sat Radio, Nav, Cold Weather Package, Value Package, Shift Paddles, Comfort Access keyless entry, Power rear Sunshade, Front Ventilated seats, Split fold-down rear seats, Heated rear seats, Automatic high beams
From what I have been hearing, I can't beleive you guys are still driving the car around.
Take it back, and demand to be fixed. Someone is going to get hurt.
Maybe contact BMW as a group and voice your concerns.
Take it back, and demand to be fixed. Someone is going to get hurt.
Maybe contact BMW as a group and voice your concerns.
05-16-2005, 10:13 AM
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I'm getting upgraded to 16.3 this week in hopes of eliminating the slam. It is infrequent, but really annoying/scary when it happens. It really feels like getting rear ended.
05-16-2005, 10:34 AM
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05-16-2005, 11:56 AM
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My Ride: 2004 Silver Grey 545i, Steptronic, Black Leather, Poplar Trim, Sport Package, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Nav, PDC, Cold Weather Package, Sun Shades, X-pel clear bra
I have had this problem 3 times in the last week, twice being yesterday. The "slam" is very viloent, very much like a nuetral drop.
I am not sure what version software I have, but I have not had an upgrade since I had BT installed in November.
Car is going in Thursday for this very issue.
I am not sure what version software I have, but I have not had an upgrade since I had BT installed in November.
Car is going in Thursday for this very issue.
05-17-2005, 04:57 AM
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Wow. I know this is not a statistically well targeted poll, but I will admit to being a bit shocked that we're looking at about 40% with over 25 votes.
I am truly worried and am considering cancelling my 545 order to wait this problem out and then reorder later this year or next.
I am truly worried and am considering cancelling my 545 order to wait this problem out and then reorder later this year or next.