Burnt Clutch on an M5?
01-24-2010, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by VTGT' post='1097220' date='Jan 24 2010, 08:40 PM
Does anyone know when the TCU SMG re-program will be released by ESS? I am probably going to keep my car stockish but I would buy this in an instant if it was for sale 
I hear that the SMGII E46 owners love the ESS TCU tune.
This may help reduce clutch wear if the new settings make the shifting more crisp and less sloppy and lazy.
I hear that the SMGII E46 owners love the ESS TCU tune.
This may help reduce clutch wear if the new settings make the shifting more crisp and less sloppy and lazy.
01-24-2010, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='1097226' date='Jan 24 2010, 11:45 PM
There are a couple of threads on M5Board discussing this so check there. I think they released it already but I didn't read through the whole thread.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e6...-available.html
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01-24-2010, 08:07 PM
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OP: Did they ever give you any valid explanation why the SMG melted? How do you know it won't happen again in another few k miles? I read through this but didn't see anyone ask this. Glad you got this resolved to your satisfaction. A horror story for sure...
01-28-2010, 12:26 PM
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The clutch release bearing needs to be greased, sometimes they get a little stiff a cause clutch slippage due to no fault of your own. The dealer needs to look at that and get it replaced under warranty before your clutch goes! It has been a known problem with 2006 model M5's.
I just got my car back today.. new clutch kit under warranty.
The car feels completely different, the tranny actually blips on up -shifts now while it didn't before and hence the head bouncing effect. Now it shifts smooth with no loss of RPM. Must be the new software update they performed after replacing clutch.
My CA Auto tune has been flashed, means I need to get it re-tuned again.
Need to also run the clutch in about 200 miles.
I just got my car back today.. new clutch kit under warranty.
The car feels completely different, the tranny actually blips on up -shifts now while it didn't before and hence the head bouncing effect. Now it shifts smooth with no loss of RPM. Must be the new software update they performed after replacing clutch.
My CA Auto tune has been flashed, means I need to get it re-tuned again.
Need to also run the clutch in about 200 miles.
This would help me make a decision on the build years.
Also when was the SMG pump revised if any? Late 2005 Build, Late 2006 Builds, or 2007? They should be able to show this on the VIN if it was a recall?
01-28-2010, 05:27 PM
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I am also reading mix things that say a greased clutch release bearing should be install in a 2006 to ? M5 to prevent banging gearbox which will ultimately lead to a new clutch....
01-29-2010, 11:53 AM
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My car is a July 2005 build, but calssified as a 2006 model! I don't know if any E60 M5 ever was clasified as a 2005 model. If so, I would like to see the vin number please.
01-30-2010, 03:27 AM
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My friend works for BMW, he is a Master Technician.
He said a M5 clutch will get 12 launch control starts per clutch.
So a second hand car will have been at the stealers for a while, everyone that has drive it will have done at least one launch control so its to be expected.
He even warned me not to buy a M5, they are all thrashed and as such the clutch will be cooked.
If you've had it two weeks, i would be sitting in reception talking very loud and letting all the customers know your story, if they try to get you into an office say no and stay put.
Kick off man!!!¬
He said a M5 clutch will get 12 launch control starts per clutch.
So a second hand car will have been at the stealers for a while, everyone that has drive it will have done at least one launch control so its to be expected.
He even warned me not to buy a M5, they are all thrashed and as such the clutch will be cooked.
If you've had it two weeks, i would be sitting in reception talking very loud and letting all the customers know your story, if they try to get you into an office say no and stay put.
Kick off man!!!¬