Transmission issue?
01-17-2008 | 06:07 PM
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Hello All,
I purchased an 05 545i with 34K and I love it. The stepronic automatic has twice shifted in a very hard clunk during rolling stops. I took the car in for service last week and they said they opened a case file for me at BMW New Jersey and updated the car with the latest program updates. The navigation screen looks great with the upgraded program however the car did the same hard shift the same day I picked it up from the dealer. Any suggestions?
I am tacking the car back to the dealer next week.
I purchased an 05 545i with 34K and I love it. The stepronic automatic has twice shifted in a very hard clunk during rolling stops. I took the car in for service last week and they said they opened a case file for me at BMW New Jersey and updated the car with the latest program updates. The navigation screen looks great with the upgraded program however the car did the same hard shift the same day I picked it up from the dealer. Any suggestions?
I am tacking the car back to the dealer next week.
01-17-2008 | 06:14 PM
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Never tried so I can't vouch for it, but try the trick in this thread...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40018
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40018
01-17-2008 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Hipdaddy' post='519384' date='Jan 17 2008, 10:07 PM
Hello All,
I purchased an 05 545i with 34K and I love it. The stepronic automatic has twice shifted in a very hard clunk during rolling stops. I took the car in for service last week and they said they opened a case file for me at BMW New Jersey and updated the car with the latest program updates. The navigation screen looks great with the upgraded program however the car did the same hard shift the same day I picked it up from the dealer. Any suggestions?
I am tacking the car back to the dealer next week.
I purchased an 05 545i with 34K and I love it. The stepronic automatic has twice shifted in a very hard clunk during rolling stops. I took the car in for service last week and they said they opened a case file for me at BMW New Jersey and updated the car with the latest program updates. The navigation screen looks great with the upgraded program however the car did the same hard shift the same day I picked it up from the dealer. Any suggestions?
I am tacking the car back to the dealer next week.
01-17-2008 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='519390' date='Jan 17 2008, 08:19 PM
Try the search feature and type in "slam". I think there is a software update that is suppose to cure the problem you describe. I'm sure someone will chime in momentarily with the exact service bulletin. Good Luck
01-17-2008 | 07:49 PM
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My Ride: 05 545i Steal grey w/black, auto, cold weather & sport pkg., heads-up display, navigation, multi-contur seats, privacy screens, premium sound, and last pass through rear seats.
Thank you so much for the attached information. I'll try the fix tonight and let you all know if there is a difference.
01-18-2008 | 11:37 AM
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My Ride: 05 545i Steal grey w/black, auto, cold weather & sport pkg., heads-up display, navigation, multi-contur seats, privacy screens, premium sound, and last pass through rear seats.
Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='519386' date='Jan 17 2008, 06:14 PM
Never tried so I can't vouch for it, but try the trick in this thread...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40018
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40018
Thank you. I did the reset with the ignition and the car now shift like a BMW. The hesitation and delay in up-shifts is gone. Tried many rolling stops and there is no clunk. I might even cancel my dealer visit next week.
01-18-2008 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Hipdaddy' post='519688' date='Jan 18 2008, 01:37 PM
Thank you. I did the reset with the ignition and the car now shift like a BMW. The hesitation and delay in up-shifts is gone. Tried many rolling stops and there is no clunk. I might even cancel my dealer visit next week.
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