DCT Reset?

ApexM4CS · 05-08-2018, 12:55 PM

I used to have this done on the E46 M3 SMG transmission by holding the downshift and upshift on the paddle to reset the SMG but was wondering if this worked with the DCT transmission. I dropped my car off at the dealer today and told them to check on any software updates and do a tranny reset (if that's even a term), but overall just have a look at the car for any updates. The D3 mode is a little jerky and when talking to the BMW rep they said a software update should resolve this. What do you guys think?

JayZap16 · 05-08-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hhyder

I used to have this done on the E46 M3 SMG transmission by holding the downshift and upshift on the paddle to reset the SMG but was wondering if this worked with the DCT transmission. I dropped my car off at the dealer today and told them to check on any software updates and do a tranny reset (if that's even a term), but overall just have a look at the car for any updates. The D3 mode is a little jerky and when talking to the BMW rep they said a software update should resolve this. What do you guys think?

You just reset the tranny the same way I reset my modem, un plug it and plug it back in, lol

You will probably have to define "jerky", generally D3/S3 under WOT is a bit jerky as the clutch pack is essentially dropping the "hammer" while the engine is giving it a rip.

On my C300 i have a transmission reset sequence that I do once every couple months, hold gas peddle turn single left and spin around three times.

Let me know if you get any updates, I wonder if I need one

ApexM4CS · 05-08-2018, 01:44 PM

the only thing the dealer told me was that the programming could take a few hours so i dropped it off in the morning and will pick it up after work today in the evening.

wdskukm3 · 05-08-2018, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hhyder

the only thing the dealer told me was that the programming could take a few hours so i dropped it off in the morning and will pick it up after work today in the evening.

Did it make any difference?

Rampant · 05-08-2018, 02:45 PM

Tranny reset?

Made me smirk.

Is it just me?

tom @ eas · 05-08-2018, 03:04 PM

There is a procedure to reset DCT adaptions in Autologic, likely in ISTA.

ApexM4CS · 05-09-2018, 10:31 AM

Got the car back from the dealer after a day. looks like they did some soft of software update and reset the dct as if the car was never driven.... almost like a hard reboot. So now all my settings are gone which i need to reprogram to my key/seat. They also did a free inspection on the car and thankfully everything checks out. Give it a shot if you have a 2015 DCT and have never done this before.

GrussGott · 05-12-2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hhyder

Got the car back from the dealer after a day. looks like they did some soft of software update and reset the dct as if the car was never driven.... almost like a hard reboot. So now all my settings are gone which i need to reprogram to my key/seat. They also did a free inspection on the car and thankfully everything checks out. Give it a shot if you have a 2015 DCT and have never done this before.

I seriously dislike my 2018 CP "non jerky" DCT software compared to my 2015 DCT that I specifically avoided doing any software updates on.

I'd say for anybody with a 2015 - if you like your badass mule-kick-you-in-the-ass transmission DO NOT UPDATE.

The new DCT software is pussified.

ApexM4CS · 05-12-2018, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

I seriously dislike my 2018 CP "non jerky" DCT software compared to my 2015 DCT that I specifically avoided doing any software updates on.

I'd say for anybody with a 2015 - if you like your badass mule-kick-you-in-the-ass transmission DO NOT UPDATE.

The new DCT software is pussified.

the jerky shifts scare me that the tranny is gonna blow up on me or something... i need to take it for a aggressive drive to really feel the difference after the upgrade.

shortseller · 05-16-2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

I seriously dislike my 2018 CP "non jerky" DCT software compared to my 2015 DCT that I specifically avoided doing any software updates on.

I'd say for anybody with a 2015 - if you like your badass mule-kick-you-in-the-ass transmission DO NOT UPDATE.

The new DCT software is pussified.

RE; 2015 SW, the engine software was more badass as well. I WOULDN’T EVER UPDATE THAT EITHER!

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ApexM4CS ///M4 51 Rep 149 Posts Drives: '23 M3CX / '21 X7 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Apex, NC iTrader: (0)	Got the car back from the dealer after a day. looks like they did some soft of software update and reset the dct as if the car was never driven.... almost like a hard reboot. So now all my settings are gone which i need to reprogram to my key/seat. They also did a free inspection on the car and thankfully everything checks out. Give it a shot if you have a 2015 DCT and have never done this before. __________________ Instagram: @Dracula.M3CX Current BMWs: '23 M3CX, '23 X7 Previous BMWs: '21 X7, '19 M4 CS, '20 X7, '15 M4, '18 X3, '17 X5, '17 X1, '06 325i, '02 M3, '03 330i ZCP
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