Summary Of M-DCT Recalls and Updates

rzm3 · 08-01-2009, 07:49 PM

Long story short, I just bought an M3 with DCT. While researching for it, I noticed many updates/recalls for the transmission. Just thought to summarize this for the convenience of others.

Here's what I know:

1. NHTSA Recall 08V595000 (Mandatory)
Software update to eliminate stalling.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...type=DrillDown

2. SI B 28 07 08 (On case-by-case basis)
Software update to address complaint of delayed throttle response under multiple downshifts.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275116
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231020

3. SI B 13 05 08 (On case-by-case basis)
Idle valve replacement to address rough idle, rough running, misfiring and loss of power.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276741
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230986

4. Open Campaign: Transmission Malfunction in Position P (On case-by-case basis)
Software update & gear selector switch replacement.

Let me know what to add/delete/change.

JIO · 08-01-2009, 08:09 PM

Thanks for organizing all the information.

BMW3R · 08-01-2009, 08:52 PM

As one of the OPs of your cited posts, I would like to let other M3 owners know that I still have no DCT lag. The car is completely amazing. I wish that this fix would have been known 9 months ago.

Sorry if my posts were naive, but I know very little about engine technologies.

Bluesummer · 08-01-2009, 09:02 PM

what happened to the Red Bull? You have 2 M3s right now?

Johndoe · 08-01-2009, 09:28 PM

no issue when i got my car but the "lag" has developed over time...i knew about it but did not seem to be an issue in early days but now definitely slow on the acceleration once you brake quickly and then try to accelerate again...specially on turns but also on lane changes..has been somewhat disconcerting at times...09/ Jan build...7k+ miles..otherwise no complaints...

swamp2 · 08-01-2009, 10:06 PM

Useful post. I would like to point out that all issues except #2, the lag seem to be quite isolated/rare. They certainly are not the norm. There are many of us who have never experiences an iota of #1, #3 or #4.

10M3MAN · 08-02-2009, 03:35 AM

Sweet...good info

MyKmYk · 08-02-2009, 12:37 PM

DCT here with no issues as well. Lovin' the tranny.

swamp2 · 09-30-2009, 02:30 AM

How about we expand this to all recalls and repost it as a sticky in the general section?

08-01-2009, 07:49 PM	#1
rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	Summary Of M-DCT Recalls and Updates Long story short, I just bought an M3 with DCT. While researching for it, I noticed many updates/recalls for the transmission. Just thought to summarize this for the convenience of others. Here's what I know: 1. NHTSA Recall 08V595000 (Mandatory) Software update to eliminate stalling. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...type=DrillDown 2. SI B 28 07 08 (On case-by-case basis) Software update to address complaint of delayed throttle response under multiple downshifts. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275116 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231020 3. SI B 13 05 08 (On case-by-case basis) Idle valve replacement to address rough idle, rough running, misfiring and loss of power. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276741 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230986 4. Open Campaign: Transmission Malfunction in Position P (On case-by-case basis) Software update & gear selector switch replacement. Let me know what to add/delete/change. Last edited by rzm3; 08-02-2009 at 11:08 PM..
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BMW3R Bimmer User 27 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SLC, UT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Mazda3 [0.00]	As one of the OPs of your cited posts, I would like to let other M3 owners know that I still have no DCT lag. The car is completely amazing. I wish that this fix would have been known 9 months ago. Sorry if my posts were naive, but I know very little about engine technologies. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - Space Gray, ZCP, Akra Evo System, aFe filter, PC Stage II Tune & more!!!!
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Johndoe Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 09 M3 sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	no issue when i got my car but the "lag" has developed over time...i knew about it but did not seem to be an issue in early days but now definitely slow on the acceleration once you brake quickly and then try to accelerate again...specially on turns but also on lane changes..has been somewhat disconcerting at times...09/ Jan build...7k+ miles..otherwise no complaints...
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08-01-2009, 10:06 PM	#6
swamp2 Lieutenant General 609 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Useful post. I would like to point out that all issues except #2, the lag seem to be quite isolated/rare. They certainly are not the norm. There are many of us who have never experiences an iota of #1, #3 or #4. __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray on Fox Red \| M-DCT \| CF Roof \| RAC RG63 Wheels \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| \| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust \| Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors \| \| Alekshop Back up Camera \| GP Thunders \| BMW Aluminum Pedals \| Elite Angels \| \| XPEL Full Front Wrap \| Hardwired V1 \| Interior Xenon Light Kit \|
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08-01-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Thanks for organizing all the information.
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08-02-2009, 03:35 AM	#7
10M3MAN Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,498 Posts Drives: 2006 Nissan Altima SER Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wharton, TX iTrader: (0)	Sweet...good info
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 609 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	How about we expand this to all recalls and repost it as a sticky in the general section? __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray on Fox Red \| M-DCT \| CF Roof \| RAC RG63 Wheels \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| \| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust \| Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors \| \| Alekshop Back up Camera \| GP Thunders \| BMW Aluminum Pedals \| Elite Angels \| \| XPEL Full Front Wrap \| Hardwired V1 \| Interior Xenon Light Kit \|
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