Warning for DCT: Do not install latest BMW software update

Tony135 · 12-08-2011, 05:16 PM

Yeah I got my DCT the first week 2012's came out. Is there a newest update?

VictorH · 12-08-2011, 06:15 PM

Yes, highly annoying, however, you don't need to buy another buckle for the driver's recepticle. Just put the passenger's side buckle in the driver's side and you can do your maneuvering in the garage or whatever.

MR///M3 · 12-08-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony135

Yeah I got my DCT the first week 2012's came out. Is there a newest update?

the 135 DCT is different than the M3 one AFAIK

Ateam · 12-08-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MR///M3

the 135 DCT is different than the M3 one AFAIK

same gearbox but software is totally different. Much less agressive and refined on the 135 if you have every driven one with the dct, it actually feels like a different tranny. So although its a pretty cheap option on the 135, its not nearly as good and it shows you software is a total key for these complex machines.

MR///M3 · 12-08-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ateam

same gearbox but software is totally different. Much less agressive and refined on the 135 if you have every driven one with the dct, it actually feels like a different tranny. So although its a pretty cheap option on the 135, its not nearly as good and it shows you software is a total key for these complex machines.

oh I didn't know that.. but either way this conversation doesn't apply to the guy with the 135 I don't think

Tony135 · 12-08-2011, 08:36 PM

Whew. Thanks for the clarification! I really want to drive a DCT M and see the difference.

Richbot · 12-08-2011, 09:16 PM

Good luck with that guys, that's some BS. Reminds me of an Apple product.

dogears · 12-09-2011, 03:24 PM

I just had some work done at the dealer that required a full software update. Soup to nuts. I picked the car up after this thread was started.

I do not have the seat belt issue. Car goes into gear regardless.

So it seels the latest version is fixed.

skypx · 12-10-2011, 06:22 AM

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I just had some work done at the dealer that required a full software update. Soup to nuts. I picked the car up after this thread was started.

I do not have the seat belt issue. Car goes into gear regardless.

So it seels the latest version is fixed.

What's the MFD date?

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VictorH Major 433 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC iTrader: (4)	Yes, highly annoying, however, you don't need to buy another buckle for the driver's recepticle. Just put the passenger's side buckle in the driver's side and you can do your maneuvering in the garage or whatever.
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