DCT the wait...

synclastica_86 · 02-03-2009, 12:12 PM

I am having some issues with my DCT and I am not entirely sure whether it's the engineering/programing of the DCT or it's just my OCD. After I down shift and slow for a corner (I'm talking about normal driving around town here), I usually get back on the gas half way through. The engine, however, does not respond. There seems to be a time lag between me pressing the gas and the engine's response. Why is this happening?

This might have been discussed before, if so, please point me to the right thread. Please also take the poll, I want to know whether DCT owners feels the same.

96OCTNE · 02-03-2009, 02:16 PM

I'm having that exact same issue, I'm trying to figure out what the issue is. I'll bring it up on my next oil change in a few days.

GT3 Tim · 02-03-2009, 02:37 PM

Been discussed on the forum at length. Many of us have it...report it to the dealer.

moog55 · 02-03-2009, 04:00 PM

the topic has been beat to death.

we all suffer from the same issue and all await an upgraded PROGMAN to address the DCT lag in 2nd gear once and for all.

AZ-BMW · 02-03-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by moog55

we all suffer from the same issue and all await an upgraded PROGMAN to address the DCT lag in 2nd gear once and for all.

+1

doba_s · 02-03-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

Been discussed on the forum at length. Many of us have it...report it to the dealer.

+1

04RC51 · 02-04-2009, 12:13 AM

I simply CANNOT believe people STILL post about this in NEW threads. It's unbearable!

Jerktown · 02-04-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 04RC51

I simply CANNOT believe people STILL post about this in NEW threads. It's unbearable!

Having one with a poll is actually pretty useful and I haven't seen one before this one - it's been almost impossible to tell roughly what percentage of the cars/drivers have the issue.

aus · 02-04-2009, 01:18 AM

It's amazing how under utilized the search key is used.

Sticky · 02-04-2009, 02:44 AM

This is a second gear only issue?

gr8000 · 02-04-2009, 10:35 AM

It is worth conducting new polls on same subjects (such as this) over time, in order to see whether there have been any improvements in DCT handling after the software updates. Hopefully if the same poll is repeated in 6M time, 100% of the answers will be "NO"! (wishfull thinking...)

Radiation Joe · 02-04-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerktown

Having one with a poll is actually pretty useful and I haven't seen one before this one - it's been almost impossible to tell roughly what percentage of the cars/drivers have the issue.

+1

BMWMB · 02-04-2009, 04:36 PM

This 'lag'-problem is really annoying me. My second car is a 5 year old 530dA, and I prefer that car to drive with... If BMW doesn't find a solution for this problem within a few months, i'll think about selling this car...

CraZee M3 · 02-04-2009, 05:10 PM

geeze its this bad?

View Poll Results: Do you feel the throttle lag after a downshift in the DCT?
Yes	30	73.17%
No	11	26.83%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

02-03-2009, 12:12 PM	#1
synclastica_86 Captain 242 Rep 735 Posts Drives: F32 435i, E92 M3, S550 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F32 435iA [0.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 Mercedes S550 ... [0.00]	DCT the wait... I am having some issues with my DCT and I am not entirely sure whether it's the engineering/programing of the DCT or it's just my OCD. After I down shift and slow for a corner (I'm talking about normal driving around town here), I usually get back on the gas half way through. The engine, however, does not respond. There seems to be a time lag between me pressing the gas and the engine's response. Why is this happening? This might have been discussed before, if so, please point me to the right thread. Please also take the poll, I want to know whether DCT owners feels the same. __________________ Current: BMW F32 435iA M-Sports; BMW E92 M3, M-DCT; Mercedes W221 S550 4matic; Ford Fiesta ST; Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R Retired: BMW E93 323iA; BMW E85 Z4 3.0i, SMG; Lexus IS 250 AWD; Lexus GX 470; Mercedes W203 C230 Sportscoupe; Peugeot 206 S16; Peugeot 206 RC
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96OCTNE Private First Class 35 Rep 199 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I'm having that exact same issue, I'm trying to figure out what the issue is. I'll bring it up on my next oil change in a few days.
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02-03-2009, 02:37 PM	#3
GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Been discussed on the forum at length. Many of us have it...report it to the dealer. __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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02-03-2009, 04:00 PM	#4
moog55 Major 55 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	the topic has been beat to death. we all suffer from the same issue and all await an upgraded PROGMAN to address the DCT lag in 2nd gear once and for all.
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02-04-2009, 12:13 AM	#7
04RC51 Large Member 951 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F82 M4 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	I simply CANNOT believe people STILL post about this in NEW threads. It's unbearable!
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02-04-2009, 01:18 AM	#9
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	It's amazing how under utilized the search key is used. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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02-04-2009, 02:44 AM	#10
Sticky Banned 78 Rep 2,244 Posts Drives: E92 Jerez DCT M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills / Malibu iTrader: (0)	This is a second gear only issue?
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02-04-2009, 10:35 AM	#11
gr8000 Major 72 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0)	It is worth conducting new polls on same subjects (such as this) over time, in order to see whether there have been any improvements in DCT handling after the software updates. Hopefully if the same poll is repeated in 6M time, 100% of the answers will be "NO"! (wishfull thinking...)
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02-04-2009, 04:36 PM	#13
BMWMB Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 299 Posts Drives: Mercedes C450 AMG Sport Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Limburg iTrader: (0)	This 'lag'-problem is really annoying me. My second car is a 5 year old 530dA, and I prefer that car to drive with... If BMW doesn't find a solution for this problem within a few months, i'll think about selling this car...
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CraZee M3 Private First Class 16 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	geeze its this bad?
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