550i Downshifting Question
03-22-2007, 08:10 PM
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I know my car is brand new but whenever I come to either an abrupt stop or come to a light the downshifts aren't smooth. In fact, tonight it felt like the car wanted to stall out. I had the same problem on my 540i as well. Do you think this could be a software issue? Has anyone had this problem before? Thanks!
03-22-2007, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bmw1986' post='405865' date='Mar 23 2007, 12:10 AM
I know my car is brand new but whenever I come to either an abrupt stop or come to a light the downshifts aren't smooth. In fact, tonight it felt like the car wanted to stall out. I had the same problem on my 540i as well. Do you think this could be a software issue? Has anyone had this problem before? Thanks!
03-23-2007, 02:59 AM
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I have the same issue on my 550i as well. I've taken it to the dealer and they supposedly reprogramed something. However, the problem went away for about a day before it came back. I'm going to send it back again soon. Apparently it's a known issue with some 550i, at least from what I've read on this board anyway.
I never had this problem in my E60 540i.
I never had this problem in my E60 540i.
03-23-2007, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Leburpor' post='405946' date='Mar 23 2007, 12:59 PM
I have the same issue on my 550i as well. I've taken it to the dealer and they supposedly reprogramed something. However, the problem went away for about a day before it came back. I'm going to send it back again soon. Apparently it's a known issue with some 550i, at least from what I've read on this board anyway.
I never had this problem in my E60 540i.
I never had this problem in my E60 540i.
What is yr comments between the 2 brands ????
03-23-2007, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Batman' post='405978' date='Mar 23 2007, 09:27 AM
From yr past cars you owned a MB 320. THEN after a 2 BMWs.
What is yr comments between the 2 brands ????
What is yr comments between the 2 brands ????
03-23-2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bmw1986' post='406103' date='Mar 23 2007, 03:32 PM
Does anyone think I should even bother service with the issue?
