[crams]

I got the Transmission Malfunction warning today on my 2008 M5 and car feels almost like a slipping clutch. Car is 7spd SMG and I had the European trans software w/ Euro lauch installed. Think I'll have a problem at the dealer with the changed software? Thanks for any tips

 

[KILLZBUGZ]

What software do you have?

 

[crams]

I have the Singh Auto ECU and transmission software

 

[///Mike M]

As I always recommend, have you tried the SMG reset during drive? It seems to work wonders. This resets your clutch position sensor. Attempt this before you give into the dealer. :M5thumbs:

 

[crams]

I have not heard of that, thank you. Is it through Idrive? Thanks again

 

[crams]

i found the thread - thanks. I'll give it a try

 

[///Mike M]

I have not heard of that, thank you. Is it through Idrive? Thanks again

Follow this procedure: While driving anywhere between 20 and 90mph, put the car into neutral and then simultaneously hold both paddles back for ~3-5 seconds. This will reset your clutch position sensor, and your shifting will become smoother. A lot of people do it as routine maintenance every 2K miles or so, and after getting new wheels and tires and stuff.

Try it, and let's see if there's any progress! GL! :M5thumbs:

Oh ok, I was a bit late. GL

 

[KILLZBUGZ]

Let us know how it goes.

 

[crams]

Thanks but unfortunately it didnt work. It's not looking too good. If you get on the gas even a little it revs a lot before engaging and then I get the message again. Let you know what happens. Thanks for the help

 

[cram820]

Thanks but unfortunately it didnt work. It's not looking too good. If you get on the gas even a little it revs a lot before engaging and then I get the message again. Let you know what happens. Thanks for the help

i think the last person i heard say this just needed a new clutch and flywheel...i am guessing u have launched the car with the euro LC lol about 6 times of the will do it

 

[crams]

No comment...but thanks for the input.

 

[cram820]

lol ok and what does your username mean.

 

[///Mike M]

Two "crams'" !!! h: East coast vs. West coast -- battle royale! :viking1:

 

[cram820]

idk what his cram means but mine is my name backwards lol i thought it was kinda cool...and my bday

 

[crams]

new front clutch, flywheel, TO bearing. Covered under the 1 time goodwill clause.

 

[cram820]

new front clutch, flywheel, TO bearing. Covered under the 1 time goodwill clause.

Ur welcome

 

[crams]

crams is just first letter of first name and part of last. Nothing sinister

 

[lopealle]

How does the whole goodwill clause work? I have a 12/05 M5 with 45K. It still has the same original parts.

 

[mikster994]

I got it from the Westside BMW here in Houston a few months ago. Took the car in after a coolant leak, reduced power, and suspected coolant in the oil. Turned out to be a loose hose clamp causing the coolant leak and a VANOS HP supply line for the reduced power. Dealership covered 2/3 of the VANOS parts and labor under the goodwill deal. According to them, BMW corporate covered 1/3, the local delaership covered 1/3, and I covered the last third. It's not something they have to do, and now that I know about it I will make sure I ask about it in the future if something like this comes up. Have to give kudos to the dealership for this. Not something they have to do and they saved me about $1,400.

Mickey

 

[crams]

Is your 05 out of warranty yet? For me it was BMW Corporate that covered it but they had the car for a week. They said that since it didnt appear that I had any mod's then they would cover it. Good luck