Not shifting when WOT

Welterweight · 06-19-2015, 06:11 PM

2008 328xi auto with 100k. When car is floored it just hovers around 4k rpms and won't accelerate or shift! Just did plugs oil change and valve cover. Any direction is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

amr_e90 · 06-20-2015, 12:00 AM

Reset the the tranny module

Welterweight · 06-20-2015, 07:05 AM

Ok. How do I do that?

amr_e90 · 06-20-2015, 10:45 PM

1. Put key in the ignition
2. Click on the Start button without having your foot on the accelerator. At this point the lights on the dash will all light up.
3. Push the accelerator to the floor and hold it for about 30 seconds. For me at about 20 seconds I heard a very faint sound. This is the reset sound. Don't worry if you don't hear it. Just keep your foot on the pedal for about 30 seconds.

Welterweight · 06-21-2015, 10:21 AM

Just tried this with no success. I did not hear any noise though. I could of course try again. My next thought was try to get any codes read and follow those. If no codes are present I was thinking of changing tranny fluid....

IAMPRATTE · 06-22-2015, 12:51 PM

Have you tried cleaning the Vanos Solenoids? I had a similar issue with my 328xi at 90k. I removed the solenoids cleaned with brake fluid and whaalah! Power restored.

Good luck. I hope your issue is just as simple.

I meant starter fluid not brake. Lol

Welterweight · 06-22-2015, 01:41 PM

No I have not tried anything mechanical yet. Just did new pads rotors oil change plugs and valve cover.

GoRomeo · 06-22-2015, 02:43 PM

Read for shadow codes.

06-19-2015, 06:11 PM	#1
Welterweight Major 98 Rep 1,321 Posts Drives: Truck in snow, coupe in summer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [0.00] 2005 Dodge Ram Quad ... [0.00] 2009 BMW 335xi E92 [10.00]	Not shifting when WOT 2008 328xi auto with 100k. When car is floored it just hovers around 4k rpms and won't accelerate or shift! Just did plugs oil change and valve cover. Any direction is greatly appreciated. Thanks! __________________ 2009 BSM E92 335xi - RR600's/FBO-VRSF/Apex Arc 8/Wedge E60 MHD/Fuel it Stage 2/BMW PE w/ Dimisa Tips/Alpina TCU/Dinan Springs/RB Inlets/3.5 Bar TMAP
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06-20-2015, 12:00 AM	#2
amr_e90 Captain 203 Rep 801 Posts Drives: e90 335xi 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: boston,Ma iTrader: (2)	Reset the the tranny module
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Welterweight Major 98 Rep 1,321 Posts Drives: Truck in snow, coupe in summer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [0.00] 2005 Dodge Ram Quad ... [0.00] 2009 BMW 335xi E92 [10.00]	Ok. How do I do that?
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amr_e90 Captain 203 Rep 801 Posts Drives: e90 335xi 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: boston,Ma iTrader: (2)	1. Put key in the ignition 2. Click on the Start button without having your foot on the accelerator. At this point the lights on the dash will all light up. 3. Push the accelerator to the floor and hold it for about 30 seconds. For me at about 20 seconds I heard a very faint sound. This is the reset sound. Don't worry if you don't hear it. Just keep your foot on the pedal for about 30 seconds.
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06-21-2015, 10:21 AM	#5
Welterweight Major 98 Rep 1,321 Posts Drives: Truck in snow, coupe in summer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [0.00] 2005 Dodge Ram Quad ... [0.00] 2009 BMW 335xi E92 [10.00]	Just tried this with no success. I did not hear any noise though. I could of course try again. My next thought was try to get any codes read and follow those. If no codes are present I was thinking of changing tranny fluid.... __________________ 2009 BSM E92 335xi - RR600's/FBO-VRSF/Apex Arc 8/Wedge E60 MHD/Fuel it Stage 2/BMW PE w/ Dimisa Tips/Alpina TCU/Dinan Springs/RB Inlets/3.5 Bar TMAP
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06-22-2015, 12:51 PM	#6
IAMPRATTE First Lieutenant 28 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 330i MSport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (2)	Have you tried cleaning the Vanos Solenoids? I had a similar issue with my 328xi at 90k. I removed the solenoids cleaned with brake fluid and whaalah! Power restored. Good luck. I hope your issue is just as simple. I meant starter fluid not brake. Lol __________________ MARKET Al
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06-22-2015, 01:41 PM	#7
Welterweight Major 98 Rep 1,321 Posts Drives: Truck in snow, coupe in summer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [0.00] 2005 Dodge Ram Quad ... [0.00] 2009 BMW 335xi E92 [10.00]	No I have not tried anything mechanical yet. Just did new pads rotors oil change plugs and valve cover.
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 956 Rep 3,837 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	Read for shadow codes.
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