08-13-2018, 11:15 AM | #1 |
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My first auto car so go easy on me. I am not sure what my expectations were.
Regardless of what mode I am in on the gearbox or drive modes, i get some serious delay sometimes when pulling away from stationery in the car Of course it is usually at the most critical situations like nipping out of a junction etc but it is getting to the stage where I am second guessing my ability to get out in front of coming traffic etc I also find myself smashing my foot right down to kick down sometimes in pure panic Is this normal and is the box a little lazy? F31 325d MSport 8spd btw J |
08-13-2018, 12:36 PM | #2 |
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I don't know much about the Auto as it's my first one, but my 330D is fine. i've had a few lurches, but you get used to how much pedal is required to pull off at what pace and when it changes gear based on how much throttle you give it.
Perhaps yours need looking at.
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08-13-2018, 12:43 PM | #3 |
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Sounds like you have an issue to be honest. The 8 speed sport auto on my 330d is by far the best automatic I have driven. For a 1.7 tonne car it can't half get out of junctions at a fast rate!
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08-13-2018, 12:49 PM | #4 |
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The box is like that in eco pro, although that's more to do with throttle response. Should be a noticeable difference between modes. This box should be superb, so if it's not you probably have a problem.
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08-13-2018, 01:06 PM | #6 |
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I'm wondering if I have the same issue - I have a hesitation on soft throttle. If I floor it it goes like stink - but I don't want to thrash it out of every junction.
Same problem in Sport and Normal and Eco - but to add to this I have a hesitation and annoying downshift through corners/roundabouts - https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1524778 Wondering if there's a throttle issue or its just some software. Might take it in the dealer for them to have a look at it and try and get a F36 to try for the day to see if its the same. The F10 I had before this didn't have the problem at all and that was just the standard auto box. |
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08-13-2018, 01:48 PM | #7 |
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This behaviour has been consistent on the 8AT in my 330d since I've owned it. Personally I think it's a very poor characteristic but, having demonstrated it and discussed it to/with BMW Techs (numerous times) and a UK technical rep for ZF, it seems that it is something that one has to accept.
In certain situations there is effectively no drive (Comfort mode, brake almost to a standstill, then try to accelerate again - even modestly) - it can be quite dangerous. BMW/ZF claim that this is due to torque limitation in order to avoid overloading the transmission. In the situation that I describe, I call BS on that ! Stick it in Sport or Sport+ and the problem effectively disappears. I think it's a programming fault. Out of interest, can anyone that has had the Alpina map flashed onto their 8AT comment on whether it solves this problem ?
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08-13-2018, 02:35 PM | #8 |
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isn't there a gearbox, throttle reset function? The box tries to learn and adapt to driving styles and I seem to recall some posts similar to this that were cured with the reset. This could of course be nonsense
edit - this may help https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1182679
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08-13-2018, 02:45 PM | #9 |
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It depends on how you drive I think. If i am pottering around town and never putting my foot down, the gearbox adapts to this driving style. If you then want to set off quickly, there can be some slight hesitation and you may have to accelerate harder than normal.
Try pushing the stick into Sport for a few minutes and them back into Comfort. See how it sets off then. I would be surprised if there is a problem with your car. |
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I don't get anything like you describe in comfort mode, .. if I push the accelerator more than slightly mine takes off like a rocket. It's remapped but I don't remember there being a problem before either. I'd say there's a problem somewhere there. |
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08-13-2018, 04:41 PM | #11 | |
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Also, do you have paddles as the sports auto has paddles?
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08-13-2018, 04:43 PM | #12 |
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its normal its the Torque converter spinning up
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08-13-2018, 04:54 PM | #13 |
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Not all autos have the issue. Some are immediate at all times, no hesitation, no jolt, or slow take up. Similar issues with the E9x, E60 models, again not all suffered the problems. My 8-speed is superb, constant day to day performance, immediate, no hesitation, both up and down the box.
We've had similar issues with VW DSG gearboxes. So not a TC problem, more build tolerances and gearbox software issues, from experience we have gained in the family vehicles. |
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If it was normal everyone would experience the same problem .. some of us don't though.. mine for example has no hesitation pulling away at anytime in comfort mode. Watsey mentions his hesitation goes away in sport mode suggesting it's something software related.
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08-13-2018, 04:59 PM | #15 |
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i dont understand how as that would mean the torque converter is engaged at all times.
everyone i been out in has suffered from it. i dont notice it in mine as im use to it and drive around it but i know its there still.
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My example of the DSG boxes, one worked perfectly, no hesitation, no delays in pick up. Exactly the same setup in another vehicle, terrible unpredictable behaviour. To the point of being dangerous. Software revisions changed the behaviour, but still not acceptable. New gearbox changed it again, but not a permanent solution. Took three attempts at software revisions (with the new gearbox) to get it to be something like the other vehicle. Only real solution was to trade it and get another example that worked properly. No one at VW could explain why one was perfect and the other couldn't be matched for gearbox performance. |
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Thanks for all of the updates guys, car is in with BMW in a bit with regards to the steering being a little vague so will add this to my ever growing list now :/
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08-14-2018, 03:02 AM | #20 |
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Sound more like throttle response rather than gearbox issues.
My C350 Merc used to have this, put your foot down and it had to think about it, outright dangerous. I put a pedal box in the car made a huge difference and no more sluggish take offs. Never had the issue in my 330d F31 though. Put it in sports mode and you should have a far sharper throttle response if it isn't then a trip to the dealer is in order. Another way to test if the throttle response changes as per mode, is to be driving in comfort on an open road with a steady throttle say 50mph then switch to sport move keeping your foot where it is, the car should instantly drop a gear and accelerate away and be far more responsive. If not sounds like an issue. |
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Had the alpine flash done along with a remap. Didn’t really notice any hesitation/delay/sluggishness in picking up revs prior but have noticed it a bit post upgrades. Now I’m not sure if it’s down to the Alpina version changing up earlier or an increase in lag - could even be my driving style ! Did notice that it seemed to go away when I used Bp ultimate Thoughts welcomed.
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Worth getting the dealer to let you try another car for comparison? That removes the "they all do it" excuse.
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