Head's up: Recall for 08 M3s

jaserion · 10-21-2010, 01:23 PM

just received a call from my dealer (dealer's initiated call) for me to bring in my car for service -and- RECALL. anyone knows what this recall is?

thanks.

ChrisK · 10-21-2010, 01:28 PM

Just 08's?

TxFeatFan · 10-21-2010, 01:35 PM

DCT issue?

LateBraking · 10-21-2010, 01:42 PM

Dear God in Heaven please be the bearings....
....though it's too late for me.

If it's just 08's though, then it sounds LIKELY that they just made the idle control valve a full-blown recall rather than just a TSB item though.

And if it's not just 08's then DCT? Which is great for you guys.

AlpWtE92 · 10-21-2010, 01:45 PM

I haven't heard anything for my '08 and don't see any recall notice in a quick search on the internet. Anyone else hear anything?

sg///M3 · 10-21-2010, 02:04 PM

Please keep us posted!

skim · 10-21-2010, 02:04 PM

i have an 08 so i'm obviously curious, but was it an automated call?
this is news to me..

1sikbmr · 10-21-2010, 02:10 PM

more info please...

leemik · 10-21-2010, 02:13 PM

hmmmm, I have an 09 and the dealer just setup an appointment for "routine maintenance covered under your warranty at no charge to you" .. Did BMW start doing this recently or something? (they sent me an email)

Is my car's info being sent through BMW assist and did they detect something? I'm in between service intervals right now so I have no clue what this is about...I'm going in tomorrow to speak with them.

--mike

lovethem4 · 10-21-2010, 04:23 PM

'08 going into service monday for new DCT software and just got a service engine soon light (increased emissions). We'll see what the recall is about then.

mdosu · 10-21-2010, 04:37 PM

please let us know! argh!

JC919 · 10-21-2010, 04:40 PM

Would love to hear what this is about

geneatals · 10-21-2010, 04:58 PM

SIB#?

jaserion · 10-21-2010, 05:03 PM

i wish i can tell you guys. my service appointment is for november 1st. =/

NYCMCBM3 · 10-21-2010, 05:15 PM

countdown starts

11 more days

PortoM3 · 10-21-2010, 06:41 PM

I have an 08 too. Well, if the appointment is not till November, I am sure it's not that serious and we can still drive our cars till we hear from BMW. good luck. keep us posted.

JCtx · 10-21-2010, 06:45 PM

If there was a recall it'd be public by now. Could be a TSB (or SIB). Recalls are only issued on safety issues where lives are at risk. I haven't seen any issue on M3s that qualify as such. But yes, I'd like my idle valve replaced for sure

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bobbyd1961 · 10-21-2010, 07:14 PM

i just brought mine in for a brake fuid change service that was under warrenty and they then said they are upgrading the software for my Mdct tranny. they did and the cars lag is virtually eliminated . amazing

ooowowizstev · 10-21-2010, 07:52 PM

Hmm keep us posted.

Faceman · 10-21-2010, 09:10 PM

This is not just for 08's, this is for all models as I have an 09. Had some issues with the flash, the Navi is significantly different and had some issues with RPM's and such. RPM's were in the range of 1500 at idle. It is fixed now, stealership claims they did nothing....little fishy, but ok.

HD radio is all funky now, fading in and out as it was when i took delivery of car back from ED.

Faceman · 10-21-2010, 09:12 PM

SI B28 01 10
Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic
September 2010
Technical Service

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS AND PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY.

SUBJECT
Service Action: Program Control Units (DCT)

MODEL
E82, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93 vehicles with DCT transmission produced from 1/08/2008 to 8/31/2010

SITUATION
Due to errors in the diagnostic software of the DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) module, the "Freeze frame data" of the DCT memory can not be read out when using aftermarket scan tools.

CAUSE
DCT software error

AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E90, E92, E93 M3 vehicles with the S65 engine and DCT transmission and E82, E88, E89, E92, E93 vehicles with N54/N54T engine and DCT transmission which were produced from 01/08/2008 up to 08/31/2010.

In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B-pillar label for code number 575. If code number 575 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 575 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

PROCEDURE
Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.39.0 or a more recent version.
E8x/E9x – Integration level (new): E89x-10-09-501 or higher.
Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to Centernet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.

endofanera7 · 10-21-2010, 09:22 PM

DCT FTL

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LateBraking Brigadier General 326 Rep 3,882 Posts Drives: Relatively Quick. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (27)	Dear God in Heaven please be the bearings.... ....though it's too late for me. If it's just 08's though, then it sounds LIKELY that they just made the idle control valve a full-blown recall rather than just a TSB item though. And if it's not just 08's then DCT? Which is great for you guys. Last edited by LateBraking; 10-21-2010 at 01:58 PM..
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AlpWtE92 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '08 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SF / Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I haven't heard anything for my '08 and don't see any recall notice in a quick search on the internet. Anyone else hear anything?
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skim Captain 142 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	i have an 08 so i'm obviously curious, but was it an automated call? this is news to me.. __________________ Future mod consideration: exhaust, pulley otherwise, very happy with how the m3 was born
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lovethem4 Rocket Man 20 Rep 129 Posts Drives: ///M4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	'08 going into service monday for new DCT software and just got a service engine soon light (increased emissions). We'll see what the recall is about then.
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jaserion Captain 119 Rep 973 Posts Drives: BMW Onsh'mo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	i wish i can tell you guys. my service appointment is for november 1st. =/ __________________ 2015 F31 Sport Wagon 2014 Tesla Model S 2011 E93 M3 - Gone 2008 E92 M3 - Gone 2006 E90 325i - Gone
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10-21-2010, 06:41 PM	#16
PortoM3 M3lover 27 Rep 485 Posts Drives: SSII M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany iTrader: (1)	I have an 08 too. Well, if the appointment is not till November, I am sure it's not that serious and we can still drive our cars till we hear from BMW. good luck. keep us posted.
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	If there was a recall it'd be public by now. Could be a TSB (or SIB). Recalls are only issued on safety issues where lives are at risk. I haven't seen any issue on M3s that qualify as such. But yes, I'd like my idle valve replaced for sure .
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bobbyd1961 Banned 43 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	i just brought mine in for a brake fuid change service that was under warrenty and they then said they are upgrading the software for my Mdct tranny. they did and the cars lag is virtually eliminated . amazing
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Faceman Enlisted Member 20 Rep 47 Posts Drives: SSII FR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	This is not just for 08's, this is for all models as I have an 09. Had some issues with the flash, the Navi is significantly different and had some issues with RPM's and such. RPM's were in the range of 1500 at idle. It is fixed now, stealership claims they did nothing....little fishy, but ok. HD radio is all funky now, fading in and out as it was when i took delivery of car back from ED.
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Faceman Enlisted Member 20 Rep 47 Posts Drives: SSII FR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	SI B28 01 10 Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic September 2010 Technical Service PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS AND PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY. SUBJECT Service Action: Program Control Units (DCT) MODEL E82, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93 vehicles with DCT transmission produced from 1/08/2008 to 8/31/2010 SITUATION Due to errors in the diagnostic software of the DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) module, the "Freeze frame data" of the DCT memory can not be read out when using aftermarket scan tools. CAUSE DCT software error AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves E90, E92, E93 M3 vehicles with the S65 engine and DCT transmission and E82, E88, E89, E92, E93 vehicles with N54/N54T engine and DCT transmission which were produced from 01/08/2008 up to 08/31/2010. In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B-pillar label for code number 575. If code number 575 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 575 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action. PROCEDURE Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.39.0 or a more recent version. E8x/E9x – Integration level (new): E89x-10-09-501 or higher. Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software. For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to Centernet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
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