The "hold down accelerator for 25s" trick for smoother shift
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Here is the link from the m5board about SMG reset.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=85001
Hope this helps out.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=85001
Hope this helps out.
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 06 550 SMG |Comfort seats | sport, premium sound and cold weather packages | active steer | Navigation |comfort access | rear seat heat | rear seat fold down| sirius|
Originally Posted by jetmech' post='518982' date='Jan 16 2008, 07:52 PM
Here is the link from the m5board about SMG reset.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=85001
Hope this helps out.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=85001
Hope this helps out.
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From: Cowan Heights, CA
My Ride: 2006, 530 w/ALL OPTIONS and M-Tech:)
Sorry, but can someone clarify if im going about this correctly?
1. Put key in, then push the START button without foot on gas
2. Pedal to the floor (past kickback) for 25 seconds
3. Turn car completely off
4. Turn car on and start engine, then its all ready to go???
Im not too sure if im doing it right. However, at about 25 seconds the radio made a "static" sound even though volume was all the way down.
THanks for all the help
1. Put key in, then push the START button without foot on gas
2. Pedal to the floor (past kickback) for 25 seconds
3. Turn car completely off
4. Turn car on and start engine, then its all ready to go???
Im not too sure if im doing it right. However, at about 25 seconds the radio made a "static" sound even though volume was all the way down.
THanks for all the help
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I'ld say you did it, how does it shift now ??
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 06 550 SMG |Comfort seats | sport, premium sound and cold weather packages | active steer | Navigation |comfort access | rear seat heat | rear seat fold down| sirius|
Hello everyone, I am sad to report that on my 550 with SMG, both the M5board tip and this do not help the shifting... I am guessing time to reprogram...
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Originally Posted by xephar' post='425213' date='May 16 2007, 09:48 PM
If you do this reset, it doesnt erase the remap settings does it???
Anyone know 100% for sure?
Anyone know 100% for sure?
Love tips that cost nowt and deliver loads..by the way I'm a key start and I did here a muffled sound after about 20 secs from behaind the centre console.
Thanks a load
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I must be deaf, did not hear anything but kept throttle down for about one minute.
BUT, wow the shifting is already different and smoother.
BUT, wow the shifting is already different and smoother.
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From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One
My 2 cents, I tried this yesterday (2006 550i) and I really didn't notice any change... Perhaps a second test is required.
