I Own Two Identical 2010 E83's - Transmission Software Update?

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Originally Posted by Alex2010e83

Hey All!!

Glad to be here.

I recently purchased a 2010 E83 with 55,000KM for my wife.

I enjoyed driving it so much, that I ditched my VW and picked up a second 2010 E83 with 60,000KM for myself.

both in white, both with the executive package. love them.

however, my E83 drives differently then my wife's. the transmission and power response feels different. and reading online, there seems to be much talk about this.

My first question is, in the 2010 model, is there a software update i am missing? Have the issues with the 2007 been addressed and fixed in the 2010 already?

Why does my E83 feel different then my wife's?

Regards,

Alex

Alex....try this. 1st off, with the dash lights, this usually happens when you disconnect the battery. If yours is doing it every time you start up, I'd check your battery charge.
As for the trans adaptation, try disconnecting your battery, both + & -, then touch the two cables together to drain all residual charge in the car system. Wait about 15-20 mins & reconnect, positive first, then neg. This should clear your transmission memory. Turn the keep to position #2 (not start) for approx 30 sec. This allows the valvetronics electric motor to reset, then start the engine. This to will cause the 4x4 light to come on at start up, but will go out when the wheels start to turn as you drive. It's just wanting to get feed back from the wheel. Once it does, the 4x4 light should go off. This procedure erases the auto transmission adaptive memory & star relearning to your driving habits.
On another note, it may be advisable to "drain & refill" the transfer case with BMW's special oil & have it "reset" with someone that has the correct computer. This allows the transfer case to fine the "max-min" travel on the clutches with the new fluid.
Keep us posted on if the "transmission adaptive reset" helps.