05-25-2020, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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Clunky Transmission
I picked up my new 2019 X7 40i 2 weeks ago. I haven't driven it much over the last couple of weeks but when I have, I find the transmission is clunky/thumpy in the low gears. For example the 1 to 2 shift or 2 to 3 are rarely smooth. Higher gears seem just fine.
Anyone else notice the same issue? Any idea what it could be or perhaps if a reset would help? I previously tried the BMW transmission reset (30s on the accelerator with car off, etc.) but I didn't really notice any difference. It is possible I did it wrong. Any help would be appreciated! |
05-25-2020, 01:51 PM | #2 |
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I think it will smooth out as the internal clutches get some miles on them. Mine seemed a little harsh during the 1-2, 2-3 shifts for a little while when I first got it. Smooth as butter now.
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So ...... just under 4000km and its back at the dealer, I still have a clunky 1st and 2nd gear both upshift and down. I would describe it as erratic, occasionally it can be smooth but thats rare.
Dealer has been fine and has outlined the next step which is to drain and change the gearbox oil and to assess if the oil has any trace of metal (does this make sense to anyone as I know F' all about the workings of a gearbox ) If it does the service manager indicates its new gearbox time ! ..... I didnt enter discussion but for me it wont be a new gearbox it will be a new X7 ! as the issue has been there since new, probably a bit early to worry about that but we will see. Just out of interest I found some material online about the Offroad package wherein it describes "Bespoke xDrive and gearbox as well as pedal response curve" (see below) .... anyone know if this is some kind of modification to the gearbox with the offroad pack ? mine has it.
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How long did it take to smooth out ?
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