4.8i Jerky Transmission

[Xtony]

Originally Posted by SCardamon

SI B 24 06 08
Automatic Transmission
October 2008
Technical Service


SUBJECT
E70, X5 4.8i with N62TU and 6HP26TU - Various Driveability Complaints

MODEL
E70, X5 4.8iA produced up to 10/08

SITUATION

The customer may complain about one or a combination of the following situations, listed below:

1. Jolts and jerks when pulling away during a 1-2 upshift.
2. 3-4 shift jolts when switching from acceleration to deceleration during or shortly before the shift.
3. Harsh 2-1 downshift (jolt) when coming to a stop with light brake application.
4. Jolts and/or jerks felt when reaccelerating after coasting.
5. Judder when gently accelerating (most noticeable at an engine speed below 2,000 RPM).

CAUSE
DME and EGS software calibration

SOLUTION
On a customer complaint basis only, check the vehicle's integration level.If the integration level is E070-08-05-525 or lower, then reprogram/recode the complete vehicle with a current Progman version (target integration level is E070-08-09-520, available since the release of Progman V31.1).

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty or the Certified Pre-Owned Program.

I had that done and it didn't make any difeerence.