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09-24-2009, 06:09 AM
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When my car is cold, i back out of my garage and the car surges back real quick. only for a foot or two.. almost like the rpms went up real quick. This only happens when the car is cold.(sits over night.. I've driven the car to the store and then tried it in the parking lot. won't do it) Any ideas?
09-24-2009, 06:28 AM
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hmmmm cold start issue ... your post doesn't provide a lot of detail. How many miles on your 530? Services up to date? May be time for an emissions and related items inspection/service? When were plugs replaced? Are you using a quality brand premium gasoline? Any warning lights or alerts in iDrive showing up when this happens?
You may want to be cautious about backing until engine settles in after a cold start. Let it idle for 30 seconds or so ... with your garage door OPEN!
You may want to be cautious about backing until engine settles in after a cold start. Let it idle for 30 seconds or so ... with your garage door OPEN!
09-24-2009, 08:14 AM
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As a general precaution, you might think about resetting the transmission! 
09-24-2009, 11:25 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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Originally Posted by lane71' post='1016004' date='Sep 24 2009, 12:00 PM
Dumb question.. Can i reset it or is that a dealer issue
09-24-2009, 03:17 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Or you may want to click this link for the 26 seconds reset procedure: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...18&hl=trick
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There is nothing wrong with your car, it is on choke for cold starts where the RPM's are higher so you will have a surge when in drive!! its common here as we are always in the cold 
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Originally Posted by lane71' post='1015716' date='Sep 24 2009, 09:09 AM
When my car is cold, i back out of my garage and the car surges back real quick. only for a foot or two.. almost like the rpms went up real quick. This only happens when the car is cold.(sits over night.. I've driven the car to the store and then tried it in the parking lot. won't do it) Any ideas?
Good question with even greater answers. Thanks for helping all.
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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Originally Posted by z06bigbird' post='1016505' date='Sep 24 2009, 09:08 PM
Good question with even greater answers. Thanks for helping all.
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