545i SMG Clutch Problems
10-19-2011, 05:07 PM
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5th gear is slipping. When feathering/cruising btwm 1k and 2.5k RPMs 5th gear continually disengages then re-engages causing what feels like an engine sputter. This occurs btwn 30 mph to 45 mph on regular roads and 70 mph to 80 mph while on the freeway in sport mode.
This issue is only found to be present in 5th gear...no matter in regular, sport or manual shift mode.
If you have any ideas let me know. But my gameplan right now is to take off all my mods (like $6k worth) and trade this bitch in...
2004 545i
64k miles....transmission issues since 48k miles
Sport package
Dinah stage 3 software
Dinan throttle body
Financial air intake w/ dual rpi scoops
Supersprint exhaust
5th gear is slipping. When feathering/cruising btwm 1k and 2.5k RPMs 5th gear continually disengages then re-engages causing what feels like an engine sputter. This occurs btwn 30 mph to 45 mph on regular roads and 70 mph to 80 mph while on the freeway in sport mode.
This issue is only found to be present in 5th gear...no matter in regular, sport or manual shift mode.
If you have any ideas let me know. But my gameplan right now is to take off all my mods (like $6k worth) and trade this bitch in...
2004 545i
64k miles....transmission issues since 48k miles
Sport package
Dinah stage 3 software
Dinan throttle body
Financial air intake w/ dual rpi scoops
Supersprint exhaust
10-19-2011, 05:48 PM
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Point of order: the symptoms I'm seeing are completely different than what umichchris is seeing.
After two years of incompetent jackassery* I gave up on the local BMW dealership and found an indy that has a glowing reputation for working with BMWs. The fluids used were what the shop manual specifies: Pentosin MTF2 in the tranny and Pentosin CHF11S for the clutch.
At this point I'm planning to have the flywheel/clutch replaced with a OE clutch and a lightened Dinan flywheel.
Either way, I'll be PMing you.
*In case you're curious:
- bent a rim trying to get the OE run-flats off
- cracked my windshield
- diagnosed an "Increased Emissions" warning as an indication that the wiring harness needed to be replaced ($3K+). reset it with my OBD reader, never saw it again
- and more...
I think your issue is a software issue. You need to Update the DME and then test. Afterward you can throw tranny software on too or reset adaption values as a final option. (if you update DME you also have to reset adaption values) Send me PM I'll discuss further.
Who did this work for you? what type of fluid were you using and what procedure did they use...I guarantee you a BMW dealer would not have done this work for you at 95K because of liability unless you sign a waiver. You have to be careful on the fluids used and follow the manufacturer's procedures..any deviation is a problem waiting to happen. ANYTIME anything, i don't care if it's a VALVE COVER GASKET is replace on these cars you must "re-adapt" the values (adaption values) or else the work is in vain....all of the electronics work together in these cars...ALL OF THEM. The MAFS will mess up your transmission as if you think you have a tranny problem while it isn't so. A tech will even tell you that you need a new transmission or a re-build when it isn't so. Just be careful.
Who did this work for you? what type of fluid were you using and what procedure did they use...I guarantee you a BMW dealer would not have done this work for you at 95K because of liability unless you sign a waiver. You have to be careful on the fluids used and follow the manufacturer's procedures..any deviation is a problem waiting to happen. ANYTIME anything, i don't care if it's a VALVE COVER GASKET is replace on these cars you must "re-adapt" the values (adaption values) or else the work is in vain....all of the electronics work together in these cars...ALL OF THEM. The MAFS will mess up your transmission as if you think you have a tranny problem while it isn't so. A tech will even tell you that you need a new transmission or a re-build when it isn't so. Just be careful.
At this point I'm planning to have the flywheel/clutch replaced with a OE clutch and a lightened Dinan flywheel.
Either way, I'll be PMing you.
*In case you're curious:
- bent a rim trying to get the OE run-flats off
- cracked my windshield
- diagnosed an "Increased Emissions" warning as an indication that the wiring harness needed to be replaced ($3K+). reset it with my OBD reader, never saw it again
- and more...
10-19-2011, 07:31 PM
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Point of order: the symptoms I'm seeing are completely different than what umichchris is seeing.
After two years of incompetent jackassery* I gave up on the local BMW dealership and found an indy that has a glowing reputation for working with BMWs. The fluids used were what the shop manual specifies: Pentosin MTF2 in the tranny and Pentosin CHF11S for the clutch.
At this point I'm planning to have the flywheel/clutch replaced with a OE clutch and a lightened Dinan flywheel.
Either way, I'll be PMing you.
*In case you're curious:
- bent a rim trying to get the OE run-flats off
- cracked my windshield
- diagnosed an "Increased Emissions" warning as an indication that the wiring harness needed to be replaced ($3K+). reset it with my OBD reader, never saw it again
- and more...
After two years of incompetent jackassery* I gave up on the local BMW dealership and found an indy that has a glowing reputation for working with BMWs. The fluids used were what the shop manual specifies: Pentosin MTF2 in the tranny and Pentosin CHF11S for the clutch.
At this point I'm planning to have the flywheel/clutch replaced with a OE clutch and a lightened Dinan flywheel.
Either way, I'll be PMing you.
*In case you're curious:
- bent a rim trying to get the OE run-flats off
- cracked my windshield
- diagnosed an "Increased Emissions" warning as an indication that the wiring harness needed to be replaced ($3K+). reset it with my OBD reader, never saw it again
- and more...
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