New DCT transmission recalled by BMW

Bimmerista · 11-21-2008, 07:49 AM

It seems that all is not quite well with the new generation DCT transmission, as BMW is recalling it for a software update to address harsh downshifts during hard breaking which can result in engine stalling.

Link: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/20/b...lutch-gearbox/

gonzo · 11-21-2008, 08:00 AM

Is it really that surprising?

mwarsh1 · 11-21-2008, 08:17 AM

not really all the new toys, have issues

Bimmerista · 11-21-2008, 08:22 AM

Given how manny problems BMW had with the largely failed attempt at the first generation DCT, one would think they would have done more testing before releasing the new generation with such a flaw ?

Hoothout · 11-21-2008, 08:27 AM

ya im surprized that the 1-series isn't a complete fail, i was taught to never buy a car its first year of production

tjnptel1 · 11-21-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PaCman328

ya im surprized that the 1-series isn't a complete fail, i was taught to never buy a car its first year of production

we all thought so too but even now, cars are still having HPFP problems.. so that theory is out the window.

Bimmerista · 11-21-2008, 09:18 AM

Yeah, the fuel pump issue could actually be quality of fuel related, since this does not seem to be an issue in Canada or Europe

scollins · 11-21-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PaCman328

ya im surprized that the 1-series isn't a complete fail, i was taught to never buy a car its first year of production

The 1 series platform was introduced in 2004....

awei130 · 11-21-2008, 08:46 PM

Well on the plus side at least the kinks will be worked out on the DCT transmission when and if it ever comes over to the states

gtrokin330 · 11-21-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

we all thought so too but even now, cars are still having HPFP problems.. so that theory is out the window.

yeah my car is on its way to its SECOND hpfp going

Kev · 11-21-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerista

Given how manny problems BMW had with the largely failed attempt at the first generation DCT, one would think they would have done more testing before releasing the new generation with such a flaw ?

I thought this IS the first gen DCT that BMW offered? Before that, they had SMG I, II, and III......

samurai1200 · 11-21-2008, 08:54 PM

you know what else is recalled? everyone's spelling and grammar skills.

just kidding. for real though, i don't know all the lingo there is to know about the guts of my ultimate driving machine, but is this DCT tranny also in the other e9x's, or just the M3?

just4kickz · 11-21-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by samurai1200

you know what else is recalled? everyone's spelling and grammar skills.

what are you... an english teacher?

and like everybody else has said... there's usually problems with new technology that they didn't anticipate before releasing.

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