DCT woes but not giving up

[nyc_dude]

A brand new DCT is $12k. Install is $3 if you go through a BMW dealership. I had it done at 160k miles at a BMW Dealership in SoCal.

Have BMW replace the whole thing. Most BMW dealerships aren't able to open up a DCT and make internal repairs, like replacing the pumps, etc. That is a shortcoming of BMW dealerships. Since they couldn't fix it properly, it is on them. The warranty company could also recover the money they wasted on the BMW dealership. That will scare the pi$$ out of them (BMW).

You should get a replacement DCT unit installed at a BMW indie shop that can handle it. You will likely have to do some DME and DCT software updates. Doubt it is a simple bolt in. Try Deans Bimmer (MPorium) in Texas for a good DCT Unit.

ThicF30 on youtube has a good BMW Indie Shop at Dynamic Auto Tune in NC...or you might have to go to Florida.

https://dynamicautotune.com/vehicle-service/

Good Luck,

Cheers

[bmwfst1]

You should check and see if it has a fluid leak. These transmissions do many weird this when low on fluid.

[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by nyc_dude

A brand new DCT is $12k. Install is $3 if you go through a BMW dealership. I had it done at 160k miles at a BMW Dealership in SoCal.

Have BMW replace the whole thing. Most BMW dealerships aren't able to open up a DCT and make internal repairs, like replacing the pumps, etc. That is a shortcoming of BMW dealerships. Since they couldn't fix it properly, it is on them. The warranty company could also recover the money they wasted on the BMW dealership. That will scare the pi$$ out of them (BMW).

You should get a replacement DCT unit installed at a BMW indie shop that can handle it. You will likely have to do some DME and DCT software updates. Doubt it is a simple bolt in. Try Deans Bimmer (MPorium) in Texas for a good DCT Unit.

ThicF30 on youtube has a good BMW Indie Shop at Dynamic Auto Tune in NC...or you might have to go to Florida.

https://dynamicautotune.com/vehicle-service/

Good Luck,

Cheers

Thanks for the tips! Living in Greenville, SC sucks with very limited enthusiast shops.

[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by tacoman

DcT transmission sensor.
In 2016...the dummy light for an overheated transmission came on.
Carbwas sluggish and skipped gears etc
Thought it was the plates or the transmission sensor.
It was the sensor!
They dropped the tranny...replaced the sensor....all has been well sense.

2500 fix under warranty

Roger that!!

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by ATLIEN

Thanks for the tips! Living in Greenville, SC sucks with very limited enthusiast shops.

I think you mentioned Heads Up Automotive in another thread a long time back had done rod bearing jobs on E9x M3s, etc...have you talked to them yet?

[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by CSBM5

I think you mentioned Heads Up Automotive in another thread a long time back had done rod bearing jobs on E9x M3s, etc...have you talked to them yet?

I have not tried them yet.