545i SMG Software Issues
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i Alpine White, Black inside,Sport Package, M Tech kit, SMG, Navigation, Cold weather package
Originally Posted by uheenada' post='925585' date='Jun 27 2009, 11:15 AM
Can you find out the recall number or what the recall is about? Latest one I've got is software upgrade/recall regarding emission stuff like 1 1/2 years ago.
W 99BMZ RECALL
C/S SIB# 23-02-27 RECALL 07E-A02 SMG REPROGR
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http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/bullet...mp/B230207g.htm
You can check by vin that your car is afected.
You can check by vin that your car is afected.
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My Ride: 2005 545/SMG Sport Package HUD Logic 7 Bluetooth NAV Cold Weather Package
Originally Posted by bzq' post='925521' date='Jun 27 2009, 07:53 AM
Gt1 is an software taht they use in BMW to check the car, there is also other software tahat BMW use on manufacture it call INPA.
Ok so, tell me exactly how does you problem looks, is that like this taht you start the car and try to put D and car try tu put gears , you hear it and it couldnt? Then thle light of transsmision fault came ? Do you hear that car try to put gear?
Ok so, tell me exactly how does you problem looks, is that like this taht you start the car and try to put D and car try tu put gears , you hear it and it couldnt? Then thle light of transsmision fault came ? Do you hear that car try to put gear?
So where do you get this GT1 software?
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Here you can find all about GT1 DIS and Modic soft for our Bimmers : http://ecubb.bmwecu.org/board/
You will need also Laptop with Rs232 port and OBD II cable to link your car with laptop, it costs about 70usd. Then you can do anything with your car at home dont need to go to stealer to diagnose your car. It is very helpfull.
You will need also Laptop with Rs232 port and OBD II cable to link your car with laptop, it costs about 70usd. Then you can do anything with your car at home dont need to go to stealer to diagnose your car. It is very helpfull.
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To OP,
99% of time, there are no need to replace the transmission because the tranny itself is not at fault.
Somewhere SMG parts are acting weird. However, bmws don't like to diagnose smg tranny due to
lack of info and prefer to just replace the whole thing. The problem is, if you are under warranty, then
it's a good thing, however, since you are not, you should bring/two your car to a reputable indy shop.
They do much better for a lotttt cheaper.
99% of time, there are no need to replace the transmission because the tranny itself is not at fault.
Somewhere SMG parts are acting weird. However, bmws don't like to diagnose smg tranny due to
lack of info and prefer to just replace the whole thing. The problem is, if you are under warranty, then
it's a good thing, however, since you are not, you should bring/two your car to a reputable indy shop.
They do much better for a lotttt cheaper.
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