320d Juddering Problem

PeteJ · 01-16-2009, 07:05 AM

Hi Guys,

As some of you might know, I took my car into the garage today for the clutch juddering problem. Well to my surprise BMW know about the fault! They are releasing an updated software pack to all servicing dealers in April which they claim will fix the problem.

I'm off to the garage now and will get the software versions and post them up since the garage tells me the is currently a waiting list to get this update… I’m not surprised!

Hope this helps!

Pete

Carrera RSR · 01-16-2009, 07:42 AM

Software fix? What software controls the clutch?
April? If they know about it and can fix it April sounds a long way off?

Great if true.

FieldingMellish · 01-16-2009, 08:14 AM

Don't think he's talking about the clutch itself. It's the problem whereby you get a juddering effect when changing gears, particularly in second gear.

Budgie · 01-16-2009, 08:23 AM

Where Big Tone when u need him...his sources would confirm this.

PeteJ · 01-16-2009, 12:25 PM

Well the garage showed me the tech sheet which they printed out. It described the juddering problem between 1500-2200 RPM and temperature did not have any difference to the problem.

They are saying that the software update will also include a few other fixes hence why it's not coming out until April.

They said that dealers (including them) have been replacing clutches left, right and centre to try and fix this problem and the problem never goes away hence the new software release from BMW.

bigfriendlyg · 01-19-2009, 06:53 AM

I have the a juddering problem after drivin the car for over an hour its hard to pull away unless applying high revs, is this the same problem you have?

dkan · 01-20-2009, 08:27 AM

Is this fix only for 320d or all E9x???

Budgie · 01-20-2009, 10:11 AM

I aint got this as i did 15 clutch dumps + @ Santa pod sunday morning???

Tried it ???

PeteJ · 01-20-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigfriendlyg

I have the a juddering problem after drivin the car for over an hour its hard to pull away unless applying high revs, is this the same problem you have?

To be honest, for me it doesn't matter how long I've been driving, it can do it first thing in the morning, or last thing at night after a long drive. other then that, same problem

Very annoying!!

PeteJ · 01-20-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkan

Is this fix only for 320d or all E9x???

as far as i'm aware, it's only 320d which have this problem. The dealer never said about any other e9x's

PeteJ · 01-20-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budgie

I aint got this as i did 15 clutch dumps + @ Santa pod sunday morning???

Tried it ???

Maybe thats the fix!! lol

mjbmw · 01-21-2009, 03:24 PM

MMMMmmmmm!

I get a judder every now and again. Thought it was me and maybe I should rev the engine a bit more!

I also feel a bit of a prat when I reverse up the driveway and the car is packed, and then it judders.

Better get in-touch with the dealer.

01-16-2009, 07:05 AM	#1
PeteJ Diesel Head 12 Rep 550 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Convertible E93 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	320d Juddering Problem - Possible Fix! Hi Guys, As some of you might know, I took my car into the garage today for the clutch juddering problem. Well to my surprise BMW know about the fault! They are releasing an updated software pack to all servicing dealers in April which they claim will fix the problem. I'm off to the garage now and will get the software versions and post them up since the garage tells me the is currently a waiting list to get this update… I’m not surprised! Hope this helps! Pete
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Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	Software fix? What software controls the clutch? April? If they know about it and can fix it April sounds a long way off? Great if true.
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01-16-2009, 08:14 AM	#3
FieldingMellish Captain 171 Rep 981 Posts Drives: F30 330D M Sport auto Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Don't think he's talking about the clutch itself. It's the problem whereby you get a juddering effect when changing gears, particularly in second gear.
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Budgie Major 30 Rep 1,339 Posts Drives: X1 25D M sport Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BEDS/CAMBS iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 X1 25 D M Sport [0.00]	Where Big Tone when u need him...his sources would confirm this.
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PeteJ Diesel Head 12 Rep 550 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Convertible E93 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Well the garage showed me the tech sheet which they printed out. It described the juddering problem between 1500-2200 RPM and temperature did not have any difference to the problem. They are saying that the software update will also include a few other fixes hence why it's not coming out until April. They said that dealers (including them) have been replacing clutches left, right and centre to try and fix this problem and the problem never goes away hence the new software release from BMW.
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01-19-2009, 06:53 AM	#6
bigfriendlyg Why Play The Game When You Can Set Up Your Own? 6 Rep 91 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320i saloon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Hertfordshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i SE [0.00]	I have the a juddering problem after drivin the car for over an hour its hard to pull away unless applying high revs, is this the same problem you have? __________________ Why play the game when you can set up your own?
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dkan Private 7 Rep 67 Posts Drives: BMW ????? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Is this fix only for 320d or all E9x???
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Budgie Major 30 Rep 1,339 Posts Drives: X1 25D M sport Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BEDS/CAMBS iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 X1 25 D M Sport [0.00]	I aint got this as i did 15 clutch dumps + @ Santa pod sunday morning??? Tried it ???
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01-21-2009, 03:24 PM	#12
mjbmw It's Here! 5 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 320d 'Edition' M-Sport Touring Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	MMMMmmmmm! I get a judder every now and again. Thought it was me and maybe I should rev the engine a bit more! I also feel a bit of a prat when I reverse up the driveway and the car is packed, and then it judders. Better get in-touch with the dealer. __________________ Any Colour, as long as it's silver!
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