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Re: woe is me (?) -- 530i tranny poopypants (archive)
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Posted by Tim T on October 01, 2000 at 20:13:33:

In Reply to: woe is me (?) -- 530i tranny poopypants posted by J.E. Sawyer on September 30, 2000 at 22:09:11:

The automatic transmissions in these cars have adaptive shift patterns. They 'learn' the way you drive and try to shift according to you past driving behavior. So if the previous owner always floored it from a stop, the trans may have 'learned' to stay in gear longer.

Disconnect the battery for an hour or two. This should clear out the program. Then reconnect the battery and drive the way you normally would. If the trans 'learns' your driving style, you're set. Otherwise, you may want to have it looked at.

Check out the link below for a BMW press release describing the transmission.

Tim T
94 540i


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