gears shifting hard on automatic trans - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

tdot328Xi · 11-12-2012, 01:31 PM

As topic says, gears on my e90 are shifting hard. I feel the car is taking a lot of load during transition. It feels like they hold up for a second or two before moving onto next gear.

car as about 157K on it. I got trans fluid change last month.

any suggestion or help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Dr. G · 11-12-2012, 04:41 PM

You could try resetting adaptations through INPA as a start.

tdot328Xi · 11-12-2012, 06:55 PM

Thanks Dr. G, I don't have INPA. any source to get it?

ncats07 · 11-12-2012, 07:26 PM

I had this issue. Took it to he dealership and got the latest software flash and its been perfect ever since.

Wolf 335 · 11-13-2012, 01:27 AM

getting this occationally. gonna have to have them update the software

tdot328Xi · 11-13-2012, 08:39 AM

its out of warranty. how much did it cost if you don't mind sharing?

Thanks

tdot328Xi · 11-13-2012, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncats07

I had this issue. Took it to he dealership and got the latest software flash and its been perfect ever since.

How much did it cost. if you don't mind sharing.
Thanks

tdot328Xi · 11-13-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

getting this occationally. gonna have to have them update the software

Let me know how it goes....

DESI4life10 · 11-13-2012, 08:58 AM

Go to bimmersport in Mississauga and they can update your software for about $100.

tdot328Xi · 11-13-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DESI4life10

Go to bimmersport in Mississauga and they can update your software for about $100.

Thanks, just made an appointment with them for tomorrow. hopefully problem will be fixed after software update(s).

Toppower · 11-13-2012, 10:09 AM

Did the shop replace the tranny fluid with OE BMW fluid?

tdot328Xi · 11-13-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Toppower

Did the shop replace the tranny fluid with OE BMW fluid?

Had it done at RMP. so, i'm assuming they put fluid which meets BMW standards.
I wanted them to put royal purple but they said those are good for MT and not AT.

DESI4life10 · 11-13-2012, 10:22 AM

328 uses dexron 6 fluid (GM tranny).

I also had bimmersport change out my tranny fluid and software update.

tdot328Xi · 11-13-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DESI4life10

328 uses dexron 6 fluid (GM tranny).

I also had bimmersport change out my tranny fluid and software update.

was your car also having similar issues as i'm facing now?

Wolf 335 · 11-13-2012, 01:10 PM

im stil under warranty.

as for taking the car to bimmersport for any service, i dont know. way to many bad reviews on maxbimmer. I dont know maybe they stepped up their game and are bettter now.

tdot328Xi · 11-13-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

im stil under warranty.

as for taking the car to bimmersport for any service, i dont know. way to many bad reviews on maxbimmer. I dont know maybe they stepped up their game and are bettter now.

Thanks for the heads up Wolf.

Does anyone know the software i should be upgrading to? version #? I just want to make sure that i get the latest version so that i don't make frequent trips to garage.

Thanks

tdot328Xi · 11-13-2012, 02:19 PM

I was just told by one of the BMW shop foreman that the latest software version came out last Friday. is it true?

DESI4life10 · 11-13-2012, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

im stil under warranty.

as for taking the car to bimmersport for any service, i dont know. way to many bad reviews on maxbimmer. I dont know maybe they stepped up their game and are bettter now.

They did step up their game. Johnny is a great person to deal with and takes care of you.

DESI4life10 · 11-13-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tdot328Xi

Thanks for the heads up Wolf.

Does anyone know the software i should be upgrading to? version #? I just want to make sure that i get the latest version so that i don't make frequent trips to garage.

Thanks

The computer will tell you if their is an update ready.

tdot328Xi · 11-13-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DESI4life10

The computer will tell you if their is an update ready.

I'm going there tomorrow. let see how it turns out.

tdot328Xi · 11-14-2012, 04:46 PM

Update: Just got back from Bimmersports; transmission software did not need update but updated DME. They also cleared adaptation. Jonny said it will take about 200 KM of driving before i start to notice any differences. He also said if problem persist then may have to re-build transmission....

lcs · 11-14-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tdot328Xi

Update: Just got back from Bimmersports; transmission software did not need update but updated DME. They also cleared adaptation. Jonny said it will take about 200 KM of driving before i start to notice any differences. He also said if problem persist then may have to re-build transmission....

Hope you won't have to rebuild it...Do you think changing the fluid previously caused this to happen? Was the car shifting rough prior to the fluid change?

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11-12-2012, 06:55 PM	#3
tdot328Xi Private Drives: 2007 328Xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brampton Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Dr. G, I don't have INPA. any source to get it?

11-12-2012, 07:26 PM	#4
ncats07 Private Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 79 iTrader: (0)	I had this issue. Took it to he dealership and got the latest software flash and its been perfect ever since.

11-13-2012, 01:27 AM	#5
Wolf 335 First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: GTA Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	getting this occationally. gonna have to have them update the software

11-13-2012, 08:39 AM	#6
tdot328Xi Private Drives: 2007 328Xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brampton Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	its out of warranty. how much did it cost if you don't mind sharing? Thanks

11-13-2012, 08:58 AM	#9
DESI4life10 Brigadier General Drives: Coding: Desi4life10@gmail.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West of Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,369 iTrader: (18)	Go to bimmersport in Mississauga and they can update your software for about $100.

11-13-2012, 10:09 AM	#11
Toppower Private Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: T.O. Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Did the shop replace the tranny fluid with OE BMW fluid?

11-13-2012, 10:22 AM	#13
DESI4life10 Brigadier General Drives: Coding: Desi4life10@gmail.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West of Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,369 iTrader: (18)	328 uses dexron 6 fluid (GM tranny). I also had bimmersport change out my tranny fluid and software update.

11-13-2012, 01:10 PM	#15
Wolf 335 First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: GTA Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	im stil under warranty. as for taking the car to bimmersport for any service, i dont know. way to many bad reviews on maxbimmer. I dont know maybe they stepped up their game and are bettter now.

11-13-2012, 02:19 PM	#17
tdot328Xi Private Drives: 2007 328Xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brampton Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	I was just told by one of the BMW shop foreman that the latest software version came out last Friday. is it true?

11-14-2012, 04:46 PM	#21
tdot328Xi Private Drives: 2007 328Xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brampton Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Update: Just got back from Bimmersports; transmission software did not need update but updated DME. They also cleared adaptation. Jonny said it will take about 200 KM of driving before i start to notice any differences. He also said if problem persist then may have to re-build transmission....