E60 545 Transmission Support Group
05-14-2007, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWing' post='422788' date='May 9 2007, 10:54 PM
In my experience the problem will return completely within 60 days. 
06-09-2007, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by NY550i' post='431781' date='Jun 4 2007, 11:35 AM
Is this issue only in 545s or in the 550s?
I just picked up an 07 550 and my tranny does not feel as to smooth at times....
I just picked up an 07 550 and my tranny does not feel as to smooth at times....
07-07-2007, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWing' post='392632' date='Feb 17 2007, 08:50 PM
BMW has contacted me and is still gathering data from my dealer. Will keep you posted.
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07-07-2007, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWing' post='418252' date='Apr 26 2007, 02:12 PM
I have verified the 2-1 Tip-in code was installed 8 weeks ago. That's when I felt the problem was possibly solved but after around 30 days the transmission was back to the same old 1-2nd gear jerky/hesitation/slam problems. I have 25.04 and it made NO difference to the transmission.
Look here: http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/bullet...mp/B240305g.htm
07-07-2007, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='444369' date='Jul 7 2007, 09:37 AM
Was there ever an acceptable outcome or has everyone given up?
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Still the same problem even after Progman 25 and the 2-1 code.
Some cars just seem to get it worse than others.
I am convinced it is more than just a superficial software issue and that something deeper in the tranny is causing some cars to be 'unfixable'
I am just going to have to live with it and use DS more.
07-14-2007, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by KAF' post='444499' date='Jul 7 2007, 12:42 PM
Still the same problem even after Progman 25 and the 2-1 code.
Some cars just seem to get it worse than others.
I am convinced it is more than just a superficial software issue and that something deeper in the tranny is causing some cars to be 'unfixable'
I am just going to have to live with it and use DS more.
Some cars just seem to get it worse than others.
I am convinced it is more than just a superficial software issue and that something deeper in the tranny is causing some cars to be 'unfixable'
I am just going to have to live with it and use DS more.
i just had my 04 545 put in service. they updated the software of the transmission and of the idrive system. the slam is completely gone. before my car would lag around at 3000 rpm before shifting. now it will shift at 1800 rpm in the same situation with no lag. it's a much much smoother ride, and i'm loving the 545 again. it gave the car a lot of pep. my service was done at Valencia bmw.
07-15-2007, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by kneemah' post='447689' date='Jul 14 2007, 01:20 PM
i just had my 04 545 put in service. they updated the software of the transmission and of the idrive system. the slam is completely gone. before my car would lag around at 3000 rpm before shifting. now it will shift at 1800 rpm in the same situation with no lag. it's a much much smoother ride, and i'm loving the 545 again. it gave the car a lot of pep. my service was done at Valencia bmw.
07-15-2007, 05:03 PM
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I have had it with these transmission issues. 
BMW says its just the way it's been built and can't do anything about it. After 2 years of patience I will see what BMW will do for me but I am also seeking legal advice. After paying 70 thousand dollars for the car, I feel I know way way too much about the interworkings of the trasmission 
... and my friends are sick of hearing about it. :thumbsdown:
BMW says its just the way it's been built and can't do anything about it. After 2 years of patience I will see what BMW will do for me but I am also seeking legal advice. After paying 70 thousand dollars for the car, I feel I know way way too much about the interworkings of the trasmission ... and my friends are sick of hearing about it. :thumbsdown:
07-17-2007, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by PJMAN' post='448153' date='Jul 15 2007, 04:27 PM
My '05 545 is also currently at the dealer for this same problem. Not sure yet what fix BMW will propose as my dealer sent the error codes to BMWNA for guidance on how to proceed this past Friday. Has anyone had the transmission replaced as a result of this problem?