DCT owners is this sound normal?

Race_Doc11 · 10-10-2008, 03:41 PM

Hello
Just got mine 2 days ago I'm following the breaking in instructions religiously. I noticed when the car on the automatic mode there is a noise when the 1st gear engages (from 2nd to 1st when I stop at the light) ....I was wondering if it is normal? The car has 100 miles now.

Blake · 10-10-2008, 04:26 PM

are you talking about downshifting?

Dascamel · 10-10-2008, 04:29 PM

Yes, going into and out of first it makes a "clunk" type of noise. I gets better after a few thousand miles or I've learned to just tune it out.

Race_Doc11 · 10-10-2008, 05:28 PM

it happens when it is on the automatic mode and goes from 2nd to 1st by itself(clunk sound) I'm not trying to downshift yet...thanks

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Originally Posted by blakepilot

are you talking about downshifting?

Race_Doc11 · 10-10-2008, 05:31 PM

Thanks ...it is exactly a clunk sound...
It might be early to ask this but on the 1200 miles service should I insist that the transmission fluid should not be changed?
Thanks

M3101 · 10-10-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

Thanks ...it is exactly a clunk sound...
It might be early to ask this but on the 1200 miles service should I insist that the transmission fluid should not be changed?
Thanks

DEFINITELY..

MC444 · 10-10-2008, 06:56 PM

I get the same noise but not all the time.

I mentioned it when it went for service however they said there was no problem and it is normal.

Race_Doc11 · 10-10-2008, 08:42 PM

Yes not all the time sometimes in the first 15 mintues of driving ...

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Originally Posted by MC444

I get the same noise but not all the time.

I mentioned it when it went for service however they said there was no problem and it is normal.

MDCTFTW · 10-10-2008, 09:01 PM

Same. Doesn't happen all the time but when it does passengers are even like .... "whoa what was that?" or "what'd you do?".

Race_Doc11 · 10-11-2008, 06:39 PM

any idea how to tune it?

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Originally Posted by Dascamel

Yes, going into and out of first it makes a "clunk" type of noise. I gets better after a few thousand miles or I've learned to just tune it out.

kenwelch · 10-11-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

Thanks ...it is exactly a clunk sound...
It might be early to ask this but on the 1200 miles service should I insist that the transmission fluid should not be changed?
Thanks

The M-DCT makes several "different" sounds that are normal. Like the engine you'll soon enjoy the new "music".

This worked for my 1200 mile service. I printed two copies of the service bulletin, gave one to the service advisor when leaving my car and taped the other to the center console for the technician….both were happy I did.
Attached is the TSB that was available on the forum.

Race_Doc11 · 10-12-2008, 08:31 AM

Can't thank you enough for the bulletin ..I 'm going to do the same and tape it inside the car ...thanks again.

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Originally Posted by kenwelch

The M-DCT makes several "different" sounds that are normal. Like the engine you'll soon enjoy the new "music".

This worked for my 1200 mile service. I printed two copies of the service bulletin, gave one to the service advisor when leaving my car and taped the other to the center console for the technician….both were happy I did.
Attached is the TSB that was available on the forum.

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Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	Yes, going into and out of first it makes a "clunk" type of noise. I gets better after a few thousand miles or I've learned to just tune it out. __________________ 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)
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MC444 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 48 Posts Drives: M6 GC SG Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	I get the same noise but not all the time. I mentioned it when it went for service however they said there was no problem and it is normal.
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