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Originally Posted by slenser
Hey guys,
I'm wondering if I have the same problem with my 2010 535i M Sport. To me it feels like I've hit a pothole or something. I it's always been when I'm slowing down, but I can't be certain what gears (definitely in the 1-3 range though). I've had it happen in sport or regular mode, but never in manual mode.
Does that sound similar to what you guys are talking about? I don't have any lurching, just a hard hit like I mentioned.
Thanks!
Sam
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I'm reluctant to say "yes", but it is a possibility. Mine would do it in D and M modes, but not DS. The reason was that in DS mode, the car does not shift into 1st gear when coming to a stop as it does in D mode. So, I could be at a stop light, go into manual (M) mode, and manually shift between 1 and 2. On the downshift to 1, the car would physically jolt! (even while stopped). Try to isolate the gear. Drive it in manual mode and between all gears (up and down). Once you think you found it, shift between those two gears multiple times to verify. This is how you will know if you have a bad solenoid.
You might just need a drain/service, you may not need a new solenoid if this does not happen in manual mode.