Launch control horror?

Nicname · 06-24-2012, 12:57 AM

So this is kind of a blur. Was my 3rd time using launch control and for some reason, idk if i did something wrong this time, it bounced off the limiter and after going into 3rd gear I knew it wasnt right and braked. I got some error message but pressed ok before fully reading it. It said something about transmission and letting my engine cool down, put the car in (p) and if anything, to take it to a dealership. Idk if i should freak out cause after that i turned the car off, waited 1 min, turned on and everything was fine. I went home and im here now googling my ass off to try and find what exact error message i got. Any inputs?
I learned my lesson, rather just mash on 1st gear than use LC

DARK_M3 · 06-24-2012, 01:01 AM

LC is cool.

Once. Don't do that to your car.

Nicname · 06-24-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DARK_M3

LC is cool.

Once. Don't do that to your car.

I've learned my lesson... I just want to know if anyone has ever gotten this message. I'll check the car out tomorrow in the morning

Nicname · 06-24-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by H8onM3

ive had it before but only when not using it properly which is probably what you did

Definitely did something wrong this time. Your car was fine though right?

Billykent · 06-24-2012, 08:21 AM

Yes, LC is perfect to M3, but you need to protect your 7DCT by correctly handled according to the instruction.

ThunderMoose · 06-24-2012, 08:28 AM

"With great power comes great responsibility." - Peter Parker, superhero and DCT owner

PicassoM · 06-24-2012, 08:51 AM

i still can't figure out how to do it. I haven't found any instructions that make sense.

ThunderMoose · 06-24-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PicassoM

i still can't figure out how to do it. I haven't found any instructions that make sense.

Here you go...

Nicname · 06-24-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

"With great power comes great responsibility." - Peter Parker, superhero and DCT owner

Wise words

PicassoM · 06-24-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

Here you go...

Thanks! So in step 4 you hold the shifter forward, then mash the gas and when you release you will take off just sit back and not have to shift?

ThunderMoose · 06-24-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PicassoM

Thanks! So in step 4 you hold the shifter forward, then mash the gas and when you release you will take off just sit back and not have to shift?

yep - leave pedal all the way down, and it will upshift at redline - if you let off, LC will disengage.

CanAutM3 · 06-24-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicname

So this is kind of a blur. Was my 3rd time using launch control and for some reason, idk if i did something wrong this time, it bounced off the limiter and after going into 3rd gear I knew it wasnt right and braked. I got some error message but pressed ok before fully reading it. It said something about transmission and letting my engine cool down, put the car in (p) and if anything, to take it to a dealership. Idk if i should freak out cause after that i turned the car off, waited 1 min, turned on and everything was fine. I went home and im here now googling my ass off to try and find what exact error message i got. Any inputs?
I learned my lesson, rather just mash on 1st gear than use LC

OP, could it be possible that you lifted the throttle at some point? Once you lift, even very slightly, launch mode disengages and you have to shift for yourself. If you keep the engine against the limiter for too long, the ECU will reduce the red line and send an error message.

Nicname · 06-24-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

yep - leave pedal all the way down, and it will upshift at redline - if you let off, LC will disengage.

i think i might of disengaged but still, why would i get an error like that?

ThunderMoose · 06-24-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicname

i think i might of disengaged but still, why would i get an error like that?

I am not sure that the car carries great affection for being launched.

CanAutM3 · 06-24-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicname

i think i might of disengaged but still, why would i get an error like that?

As I said, because you bounced off the limiter for too long, has already hapened to me (I am only speculating here...). The error message goes away and the redline goes back to normal after a few seconds.

CanAutM3 · 06-24-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

Here you go...

Step 1 is not required for LC. You do not need to have Sport mode engaged for LC.

ThunderMoose · 06-24-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Step 1 is not required for LC. You do not need to have Sport mode engaged for LC.

thanks

Team Plutonium · 06-24-2012, 10:05 AM

Launch control on a 6MT is so much easier.

Peahi · 06-24-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Launch control on a 6MT is so much easier.

+1. I always laugh at silly launch control posts. Its like knowing the special button sequence for secret moves on video games.

jordanE92 · 06-24-2012, 10:40 AM

Have never used it and probably never will. The idea is tempting now that I have 295 ado8s though.

Team Plutonium · 06-24-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Peahi

+1. I always laugh at silly launch control posts. Its like knowing the special button sequence for secret moves on video games.

Yup... it's for people who use cheat codes.

tibra1 · 06-24-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Launch control on a 6MT is so much easier.

LOL @ lauch control failure

06-24-2012, 12:57 AM	#1
Nicname Captain Drives: '12 M3 E92 JB Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 790 iTrader: (2)	Launch control horror? So this is kind of a blur. Was my 3rd time using launch control and for some reason, idk if i did something wrong this time, it bounced off the limiter and after going into 3rd gear I knew it wasnt right and braked. I got some error message but pressed ok before fully reading it. It said something about transmission and letting my engine cool down, put the car in (p) and if anything, to take it to a dealership. Idk if i should freak out cause after that i turned the car off, waited 1 min, turned on and everything was fine. I went home and im here now googling my ass off to try and find what exact error message i got. Any inputs? I learned my lesson, rather just mash on 1st gear than use LC __________________ '12 E92 ///M3 DCT loaded l Lux 5000k H8 l Gintani Sport l Gintani HFC x-pipe l Velos Tuning l Amuse Trunk l 20 % tints l Black kidneys/reflectors
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06-24-2012, 08:51 AM	#7
PicassoM Captain Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 864 iTrader: (0)	i still can't figure out how to do it. I haven't found any instructions that make sense. __________________ 2011 E90 M3 MY Euro-Delivery Experience 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport

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Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,526 iTrader: (1)	Launch control on a 6MT is so much easier. __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

06-24-2012, 10:40 AM	#20
jordanE92 Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 MR E92 M3, 65 GTO Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 291 iTrader: (1)	Have never used it and probably never will. The idea is tempting now that I have 295 ado8s though. __________________ Melbourne Red E92 M3 DCT Sparco CF DTM Seats.KW3 Coilovers.Apex Wheels.Turner Subframe Mounts.Vorshlag Camber Plates.RD Sway Bars.AD08s 265/295.15 lb. Braille Battery.Catless Gintani Race.ESS Tune.Dinan Pulley.MS2 Intake.100 Octane Mix.Schroth Harnesses.Challenge Harness Bar in MR.Challenge Toe Link.Krics R40.Turner Studs/Pedals.SS Lines.Rear Seat Delete & more I can't remember

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06-24-2012, 01:01 AM	#2
DARK_M3 Banned Drives: 08 E90, 89 Grand Wagoneer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,294 iTrader: (3)	LC is cool. Once. Don't do that to your car.

06-24-2012, 08:21 AM	#5
Billykent Registered Drives: E90 M3/Jerez Black Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Yes, LC is perfect to M3, but you need to protect your 7DCT by correctly handled according to the instruction.

06-24-2012, 08:28 AM	#6
ThunderMoose Captain Drives: 2009 C2S and 2003 E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 890 iTrader: (0)	"With great power comes great responsibility." - Peter Parker, superhero and DCT owner