DCT update in the US ...did any one get it?

Race_Doc11 · 10-11-2008, 09:02 PM

I was wondering before calling the dealer asking for the update if any one in the States got it?

ihyln · 10-12-2008, 12:53 AM

I called Morristown BMW and he doesn't have anything in the system yet. I'd say in the next few weeks it will trickle down.

KKSigs · 10-12-2008, 04:32 AM

Nothing here in Indianapolis

Z4dave · 10-13-2008, 04:06 PM

still nothing WTF?

MysticBlue · 10-13-2008, 04:21 PM

GT3 Tim in Sacramento did.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=177591&page=2
Post #43

Blake · 10-13-2008, 04:38 PM

i'm heading to the dealership in just a few minutes.

Z4dave · 10-13-2008, 05:13 PM

I need some kind of service number/code my dealer has no idea what I'm talking about

Dascamel · 10-13-2008, 05:22 PM

Tim was a Puma case, it may not be available to everyone in the US yet.

AZ-BMW · 10-13-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4dave

I need some kind of service number/code my dealer has no idea what I'm talking about

My SA told me it is Progman 31.1.0 that fixes at least the following:

(1) A sudden drop in idle when slowing to a stop. This may cause a “stalling” effect. The vehicle restarts immediately and runs normally.

(2) An intermittent red “Emergency Gearbox Program” accompanied by a “Parking Lock Magnet” fault and / or an “Input Selector Lever Position” fault.

It will be available at my dealer later this week.

eeeboy · 10-13-2008, 06:13 PM

??

Bulletin No: 0028000100
Issue Date: 6th October 2008

Programme control units (double-clutch gearbox) - E90, E92, E93 with S65 (M3 with option 2MK)

nusevad · 10-13-2008, 06:23 PM

What is PuMa??

swamp2 · 10-13-2008, 06:31 PM

Yes some in the US have it already. I will get it tomorrow.

Dascamel · 10-13-2008, 06:32 PM

So whose going to be the first person to test the downshifting on hard braking?

Blake · 10-13-2008, 07:07 PM

went to the dealership, my SA had me make an appt. for next week because it takes a few hours apparently. he also said that technically they're not supposed to update it unless "the customer complains." so if you don't have a good relationship with your SA, just go in and tell them you've had a couple stalls when stopping fast...then they'll do it. as far as a bulletin number, didn't get that, but i did post the text of the TSB here. 0028000100 is not a TSB number, it's a defect code.

JAJ · 10-13-2008, 07:50 PM

I was at a track day in Portland OR today. One of the other drivers had the updated DCT. He said it works properly now - shifts just fine under braking and if you select one gear down it goes one gear down.

He said it transformed the car.

dawgdog · 10-13-2008, 09:37 PM

I called my SA last Friday and he said they can't find anything on a DCT update. No big hurry for me because I will not be going to the track for a while now, but I am sure encouraged that the bugs are getting worked out. My biggest issue is in everyday driving my car will shift from 3 to 1st when I want 2nd; not all the time, but enough to be a pain.

Blake · 10-13-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgdog

I called my SA last Friday and he said they can't find anything on a DCT update. No big hurry for me because I will not be going to the track for a while now

my SA didn't find it right away either...but if your SA does some digging, he'll find it. and there isn't a problem on the track. from personal experience, DCT worked flawlessly in S5 on the track.

TLud · 10-13-2008, 10:08 PM

Awesome! I'm really happy to hear that you DCT guys and gals are getting taken care of and these issues are being solved. I felt bad for guys like Tim with the stalling issue and those of you having trouble downshifting on the track. Very cool!

reinaldo335 · 10-13-2008, 10:39 PM

i think 09 cars have it.

michaeldorian · 10-14-2008, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by reinaldo335

i think 09 cars have it.

Can anyone confirm this?

e46e92love · 10-14-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

What is PuMa??

Just think of it has a "special request for clarification". Basically, when a problem arises that the dealership can't really figure out, hasn't seen before and that there are no bulletins addressing the problem they stop working on your car and a PuMa is created, like an open file.

For example, with my dad's 745Li (he now has a 750Li) was having a rough transmission shifting issue. Had it for months and brought it in three different times and they just couldn't figure it out. So they put in a PuMa and gave him the car back. About a week or so later they asked him to bring the car back as BMW was shipping a computer in from Germany with a program to be loaded onto my dad's car. BINGO, fixed the issue. But as you can see it was a specific case that required the brains in Germany to address individually.

Many times a PuMa will lead to a bulletin, sometimes not. PuMa's can be ways for BMW to find little corks that they just weren't able to vet out in the design/production/testing stage.

nusevad · 10-14-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e46e92love

Just think of it has a "special request for clarification". Basically, when a problem arises that the dealership hasn't seen before and that there are no bulletins addressing the problem they stop working on your car and a PuMa is created, like an open file.

For example, with my dad's 745Li (he now has a 750Li) was having a rough transmission shifting issue. Had it for months and brought it in three different times and they just couldn't figure it out. So they put in a PuMa and gave him the car back. About a week or so later they asked him to bring the car back as BMW was shipping a computer in from Germany with a program to be loaded onto my dad's car. BINGO, fixed the issue. But as you can see it was a specific case that required the brains in Germany to address individually.

Many times a PuMa will lead to a bulletin, sometimes not. PuMa's can be ways for BMW to find little corks that they just weren't able to vet out in the design/production/testing stage.

ooo i see

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Z4dave First Lieutenant 40 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2012 STI Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0)	still nothing WTF?
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eeeboy Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 08M3 Space Gray DCT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	?? Bulletin No: 0028000100 Issue Date: 6th October 2008 Programme control units (double-clutch gearbox) - E90, E92, E93 with S65 (M3 with option 2MK)
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Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	So whose going to be the first person to test the downshifting on hard braking? __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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Blake Banned 762 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	went to the dealership, my SA had me make an appt. for next week because it takes a few hours apparently. he also said that technically they're not supposed to update it unless "the customer complains." so if you don't have a good relationship with your SA, just go in and tell them you've had a couple stalls when stopping fast...then they'll do it. as far as a bulletin number, didn't get that, but i did post the text of the TSB here. 0028000100 is not a TSB number, it's a defect code.
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JAJ Captain 80 Rep 961 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	I was at a track day in Portland OR today. One of the other drivers had the updated DCT. He said it works properly now - shifts just fine under braking and if you select one gear down it goes one gear down. He said it transformed the car.
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dawgdog Colonel 150 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I called my SA last Friday and he said they can't find anything on a DCT update. No big hurry for me because I will not be going to the track for a while now, but I am sure encouraged that the bugs are getting worked out. My biggest issue is in everyday driving my car will shift from 3 to 1st when I want 2nd; not all the time, but enough to be a pain. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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reinaldo335 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 351 Posts Drives: m3 ZCP 6MT, on order 09 m3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: puerto rico iTrader: (0)	i think 09 cars have it.
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