545 Transmission Slam Update
06-15-2005, 03:31 PM
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I took my car to Brecht in Escondido and they loaded it with 16.3 to correct a list of issues, including the slam. I guess I was a bit early for the slam correction, so I am taking it back to get 17.1 soon. I need to schedule an appointment. I also now have runflat noise and am going to ask for replacement of my Dunlops. They seem fairly knowledgeable there and will consult with the BMWNA field engineer if necessary. There is a Service Bulletin on the slam problem: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=12152
BMW of SD should have looked it up for you.
BMW of SD should have looked it up for you.
06-16-2005, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' date='Jun 15 2005, 01:08 PM
[quote name='my530i' date='Jun 15 2005, 02:02 PM']swjames,
Who is your SA?
Who is your SA?
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[/quote]swajames-- did you get your car back?
06-16-2005, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ZinMe' date='Jun 16 2005, 09:12 AM
[quote name='swajames' date='Jun 15 2005, 01:08 PM'][quote name='my530i' date='Jun 15 2005, 02:02 PM']swjames,
Who is your SA?
Who is your SA?
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[/quote]swajames-- did you get your car back?
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[/quote]Tomorrow.... They had to order the door seals and they turn up tomorrow. I'll report back as soon as I get pick her up from the dealer.
06-16-2005, 12:32 PM
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My delaer told me to come in, in 2 weeks to download 17 saying it would fix the slam, we shall see.
06-17-2005, 06:11 AM
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Over 2 weeks with version 17.01 and no slams. In addition, the transmission is smoother than ever. The car drives pretty much perfect.
06-27-2005, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' date='Jun 16 2005, 08:35 AM
[quote name='ZinMe' date='Jun 16 2005, 09:12 AM'][quote name='swajames' date='Jun 15 2005, 01:08 PM'][quote name='my530i' date='Jun 15 2005, 02:02 PM']swjames,
Who is your SA?
Who is your SA?
[snapback]139827[/snapback]
[snapback]139831[/snapback]
[/quote]swajames-- did you get your car back?
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[/quote]Tomorrow.... They had to order the door seals and they turn up tomorrow. I'll report back as soon as I get pick her up from the dealer.
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[/quote]swajames-- how is 17.1 working out? Are the slamming incidences gone? I'm picking up my new 545i at Mt View BMW tomorrow and I'm wondering if I should insist that they install 17.1 if they haven't already. Thanks.
06-27-2005, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' date='Jun 15 2005, 03:08 PM
[quote name='my530i' date='Jun 15 2005, 02:02 PM']swjames,
Who is your SA?
Who is your SA?
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[/quote]I had service with Patrick and John before. Pat was very rude at the beginning when I brought my car in for throttle delay. He said that the problem could not be reproduced. I insisted to test drive with John, shop foreman, and he also said that it was normal. I then printed out the TSB from BMWTIS and handed it to Patrick. They updated the software and apologized for what they did before. Also, I asked him if he could do anything with the brake noise, and he replied me with a very quick answer "No" without asking me for more information to offer help.
My car still have the brake squeak driving around town makes me feel like a low class guy. What's the going on BMW?
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