Count down (up) to M-DCT Software Upgrade

MarksM · 09-16-2008, 10:53 AM

Talked to service again today and they said OCT/NOV time frame. This SUCKS

This is a thread to see when the first upgrades are made to the M-DCT software to correct the downshift problems. And whether it fixes the problem(s) or not. This upgrade should be the promised mid to late September SP-1 equivalent. For me, at least, this is a make or break point. As interesting as the DCT is on the street, that is not the reason I paid extra for the car with this transmission. These Grandpa track days are not doing my altar ego any good. Please keep this alive until we find out the results of the upgrade.

MDCTFTW · 09-16-2008, 11:46 AM

I don't think there's any such thing coming or rumored to come.

MysticBlue · 09-16-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

I don't think there's any such thing coming or rumored to come.

It's only been discussed in virtually every thread about DCT problems and it has been confirmed by BMW. Why would you make such an ignorant statement.

UltimateBMW · 09-16-2008, 11:58 AM

How can we have a countdown without a definate time/date?

MarksM · 09-16-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

How can we have a countdown without a definate time/date?

MDCTFTW Don't get much information in Norcal, huh?

UltimateBMW Does that help.

FifthStreetz · 09-16-2008, 12:10 PM

does everyone get this software upgrade or only the people that have exhibited problems?? Because i know some dealers that wouldnt "waste" their time on something that was never a problem.

Dascamel · 09-16-2008, 01:09 PM

Tick tock, tick tock....

JIO · 09-16-2008, 01:57 PM

My 2009 E92 M3 with M DCT was slated to be built in week 39 (next to the last week in September). I found out that it was pushed back to week 40 (last week of September, first week of October). I wonder if that had anything to do with the M DCT software?

MysticBlue · 09-16-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JIO

My 2009 E92 M3 with M DCT was slated to be built in week 39 (next to the last week in September). I found out that it was pushed back to week 40 (last week of September, first week of October). I wonder if that had anything to do with the M DCT software?

There could be a thousand different reasons. I doubt that's it. I have a week 38 build (with DCT) that is still on schedule for completion Sept. 17.
Did you order the iphone integration? That is supposedly pushing production back to October.

Sticky · 09-16-2008, 02:47 PM

I assume there has to be a software update coming. There are too many issues that need to be addressed. Why would they ignore it if they can fix it?

JEllis · 09-16-2008, 02:52 PM

upgrade would be interesting.... need to go to the track and see if I can reproduce the downshift issue. Most other issues I have not been able to duplicate with my tranny

Jason

UltimateBMW · 09-16-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MarksM

MDCTFTW Don't get much information in Norcal, huh?

UltimateBMW Does that help.

Not trying to be a dick. The title was/is misleading. When I clicked on it I expected to see some sort of announcement about the anticipated software upgrade. But then there was no such announcement, and I was sadfaced.

Besides, have any of the responces in this thread really actually 'helped'? Not so much.

FifthStreetz · 09-16-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEllis

upgrade would be interesting.... need to go to the track and see if I can reproduce the downshift issue. Most other issues I have not been able to duplicate with my tranny

Jason

everyone has this issue at some point I believe, I remember reading that new article whet they tested the handling of a bunch of cars and the guy mentioned he couldn't downshift

mkoesel · 09-16-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticBlue

... it has been confirmed by BMW.

Really, I thought it was all still rumors at this point? Don't get me wrong, I do expect some sort of update at some point, but I have not seen anything official from BMW posted on this forum.

MDCTFTW · 09-16-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

It's only been discussed in virtually every thread about DCT problems and it has been confirmed by BMW. Why would you make such an ignorant statement.

So they're going to tell every DCT owner to come in for a SW update? Don't get me wrong I'd love bug fixes, but who the hell knows when this will happen unless you're the damn SW engineer writing the code.

MarksM · 09-16-2008, 04:24 PM

I only meant this thread to be a place where "Current Owners" of DCT would inform other "Current Owners" when they were able to Get a software update.
This would tell the rest of the "Current Owners" of DCT cars that they could swing by the dealer and get the update. Also if the upgrade worked to fix the problems.

People that have ordered and actually getting a DCT car in 09 or 10 or contemplating or wishing or hoping won't know what the have until they get it.

I am sorry if I misled "non Current Owners" with the title.

I had meant it to be only replied to when an update actually happened

808MGuy · 09-16-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

There could be a thousand different reasons. I doubt that's it. I have a week 38 build (with DCT) that is still on schedule for completion Sept. 17.
Did you order the iphone integration? That is supposedly pushing production back to October.

I also have a week 38 build. Mine was completed on 9/12 and the last I checked it was awaiting transport.

Doc · 09-16-2008, 04:52 PM

uhh .. maybe they should consult porsche and nissan on how they got theirs perfect? coz i am really itching to try a dct equiped car next year..

AW_M3 · 09-16-2008, 06:31 PM

how about stopping this loop and wait something official ?

MarksM · 09-16-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AW_M3

how about stopping this loop and wait something official ?

And how do we know when there is something official??

Read my last post 3 above.

darkalley · 09-16-2008, 07:16 PM

I recruit in the automotive industry and spoke with some people over at bmwna and they mentioned engineers are aware of the complaints but at this point no firm upgrades.

skierman64 · 09-16-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

does everyone get this software upgrade or only the people that have exhibited problems?? Because i know some dealers that wouldnt "waste" their time on something that was never a problem.

I imagine that this will be a voluntary recall type situation. If you don't take your car in when the update becomes available then the dealer will update the software at the next service.

To my knowledge there hasn't been one person who tracked their car with DCT that hasn't reported the problem.

09-16-2008, 10:53 AM	#1
MarksM Dishonorable Discharged Drives: 08 M3 replaced with 11 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Is it safe? Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	Count down (up) to M-DCT Software Upgrade? UPDATE Talked to service again today and they said OCT/NOV time frame. This SUCKS This is a thread to see when the first upgrades are made to the M-DCT software to correct the downshift problems. And whether it fixes the problem(s) or not. This upgrade should be the promised mid to late September SP-1 equivalent. For me, at least, this is a make or break point. As interesting as the DCT is on the street, that is not the reason I paid extra for the car with this transmission. These Grandpa track days are not doing my altar ego any good. Please keep this alive until we find out the results of the upgrade. Last edited by MarksM; 09-26-2008 at 01:50 PM. Reason: UPDATE
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09-16-2008, 11:46 AM	#2
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	I don't think there's any such thing coming or rumored to come. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

09-16-2008, 11:58 AM	#4
UltimateBMW Brigadier General Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Posts: 3,290 iTrader: (0)	How can we have a countdown without a definate time/date? __________________

09-16-2008, 12:10 PM	#6
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	does everyone get this software upgrade or only the people that have exhibited problems?? Because i know some dealers that wouldnt "waste" their time on something that was never a problem. __________________

09-16-2008, 01:09 PM	#7
Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,663 iTrader: (0)	Tick tock, tick tock.... __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)

09-16-2008, 01:57 PM	#8
JIO Captain Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 626 iTrader: (0)	My 2009 E92 M3 with M DCT was slated to be built in week 39 (next to the last week in September). I found out that it was pushed back to week 40 (last week of September, first week of October). I wonder if that had anything to do with the M DCT software?

09-16-2008, 02:47 PM	#10
Sticky Banned Drives: E92 Jerez DCT M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills / Malibu Posts: 2,244 iTrader: (0)	I assume there has to be a software update coming. There are too many issues that need to be addressed. Why would they ignore it if they can fix it?

09-16-2008, 02:52 PM	#11
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,380 iTrader: (1)	upgrade would be interesting.... need to go to the track and see if I can reproduce the downshift issue. Most other issues I have not been able to duplicate with my tranny Jason __________________

09-16-2008, 04:24 PM	#16
MarksM Dishonorable Discharged Drives: 08 M3 replaced with 11 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Is it safe? Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	This was not ment as a bitch thread (although I started bitching) I only meant this thread to be a place where "Current Owners" of DCT would inform other "Current Owners" when they were able to Get a software update. This would tell the rest of the "Current Owners" of DCT cars that they could swing by the dealer and get the update. Also if the upgrade worked to fix the problems. People that have ordered and actually getting a DCT car in 09 or 10 or contemplating or wishing or hoping won't know what the have until they get it. I am sorry if I misled "non Current Owners" with the title. I had meant it to be only replied to when an update actually happened

09-16-2008, 04:52 PM	#18
Doc Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 AW/Blk sunroof 19s Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	uhh .. maybe they should consult porsche and nissan on how they got theirs perfect? coz i am really itching to try a dct equiped car next year..

09-16-2008, 06:31 PM	#19
AW_M3 ///M Drives: E92 M3 AW/FR Extended Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kwt Posts: 181 iTrader: (0)	how about stopping this loop and wait something official ?

09-16-2008, 07:16 PM	#21
darkalley Lieutenant Drives: 2008 DCT SSII Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peapack, NJ Posts: 498 iTrader: (0)	I recruit in the automotive industry and spoke with some people over at bmwna and they mentioned engineers are aware of the complaints but at this point no firm upgrades. __________________ 2008 SSII DCT M3/Peapack/Parsippany NJ

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