320d Juddering Problem - Possible Fix! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

PeteJ · 01-16-2009, 08:05 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, 08:42 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, 09:14 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, 09:23 AM

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

PeteJ · 01-16-2009, 01:25 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, 07:53 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, 09:27 AM

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

Budgie · 01-20-2009, 11:11 AM

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

Tried it ???

PeteJ · 01-20-2009, 01:50 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, 01:52 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, 01:52 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, 04:24 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, 08:05 AM	#1
PeteJ Diesel Head Drives: 320d M Sport Convertible E93 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 550 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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01-19-2009, 07:53 AM	#6
bigfriendlyg Why Play The Game When You Can Set Up Your Own? Drives: BMW E90 320i saloon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Hertfordshire Posts: 91 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?

01-20-2009, 11:11 AM	#8
Budgie Major Drives: Soon to be a ..... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BEDS/CAMBS Posts: 1,326 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 320D M Sport [0.00]	I aint got this as i did 15 clutch dumps + @ Santa pod sunday morning??? Tried it ??? __________________ RED SQUARE MASSIVE Some say he is a tame racing driver...all i know is i call him Carsplosh....SHAMZIE

01-21-2009, 04:24 PM	#12
mjbmw It's Here! Drives: 320d 'Edition' M-Sport Touring Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 91 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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01-16-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
Carrera RSR Colonel Drives: E61 M Sport + 924 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 2,933 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1980 Porsche 924 Tu ... [4.75] 2010 520d M Sport T ... [5.00] 2010 320d M Sport T ... [4.50] 2008 320d Edition M ... [5.00] 2006 320d M Sport T ... [5.00]	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.

01-16-2009, 09:14 AM	#3
FieldingMellish Captain Drives: 330i M Sport auto saloon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 830 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.

01-16-2009, 09:23 AM	#4
Budgie Major Drives: Soon to be a ..... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BEDS/CAMBS Posts: 1,326 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 320D M Sport [0.00]	Where Big Tone when u need him...his sources would confirm this.

01-16-2009, 01:25 PM	#5
PeteJ Diesel Head Drives: 320d M Sport Convertible E93 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 550 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.

01-20-2009, 09:27 AM	#7
dkan Private Drives: BMW ????? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Is this fix only for 320d or all E9x???