[jamiem1987]

Hi guys this may sound extremely trivial but i’m a bit ocd so bear with me.

Since having the car approx 1 year ago i’ve noticed extremely intermittently maybe one in 50 times when setting off from cold (especially when the cars been parked up for a day or so) reversing off my drive the engine revs are higher than normal and it feels as if the clutch is slipping (its an auto), theres a slight shudder after a couple of seconds and everything returns to normal.

Its usually if im rushing and i get in the car and set straight off without waiting a few seconds before engaging reverse and setting off.

Its almost like pressure has to build up and this takes a few seconds then its good to go. As mentioned its extremely rare it does this but wondering if anyone else has felt the same.

car is a 2016 335d

[Smee]

its normal

mine is worst if i use the hand brake and they bind on in the cold. common thought is the torque converter needs to repick up oil, i find cycling from fwd to rev and back again helps as well

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by jamiem1987

Hi guys this may sound extremely trivial but i’m a bit ocd so bear with me.

Since having the car approx 1 year ago i’ve noticed extremely intermittently maybe one in 50 times when setting off from cold (especially when the cars been parked up for a day or so) reversing off my drive the engine revs are higher than normal and it feels as if the clutch is slipping (its an auto), theres a slight shudder after a couple of seconds and everything returns to normal.

Its usually if im rushing and i get in the car and set straight off without waiting a few seconds before engaging reverse and setting off.

Its almost like pressure has to build up and this takes a few seconds then its good to go. As mentioned its extremely rare it does this but wondering if anyone else has felt the same.

car is a 2016 335d

Probably as simple as a bit of random drain back from the torque converter. If so, takes a few seconds from start up to be fully primed.

Is your drive on a slope by any chance?

[jamiem1987]

yes its on a steep slope facing downhill, i guess this wouldnt usually be noticed if i lived on a straight road. thanks for the reassurance

[jenshb]

I park on a slight slope as well, but can't say I've noticed this. My procedure (when I don't have to clear the windows of ice/snow/water/condensation is to get in, start the car, and then put on my seatbelt. That usually adds a few seconds and let the engine start circulating some oil before driving off gently.

Jens

[jamiem1987]

i may change my routine then! i usually put seat belt on and then press start and straight in to reverse, i guess not giving things time to start working properly.

thanks again

[Smee]

i dont think routine really makes much different. until its up and spinning i dont think it can draw it in

[Scottiedog]

Originally Posted by jamiem1987

Hi guys this may sound extremely trivial but i’m a bit ocd so bear with me.

Since having the car approx 1 year ago i’ve noticed extremely intermittently maybe one in 50 times when setting off from cold (especially when the cars been parked up for a day or so) reversing off my drive the engine revs are higher than normal and it feels as if the clutch is slipping (its an auto), theres a slight shudder after a couple of seconds and everything returns to normal.

Its usually if im rushing and i get in the car and set straight off without waiting a few seconds before engaging reverse and setting off.

Its almost like pressure has to build up and this takes a few seconds then its good to go. As mentioned its extremely rare it does this but wondering if anyone else has felt the same.

car is a 2016 335d

I only drive my car at weekends and some times two weeks pass between drives. My drive is also on a slope although slight and I also get this on my 435d and had it on my 318d. As said above something to do with the torque converter. I find switching between reverse and drive again kinda sorts it out but not 100% until I start driving normally.

[shyshy999]

I am having a similar problem to this at the moment and it is driving me mad although BMW says its normal. It happens when reversing and then engaging drive only when at temperature after a little drive. When pulling away the revs go up but the car doesn't move until it finally engages and jolts forward. Surely this cant be right?

Potential solenoids or torque converter? I can seem to find anyone else with the same problem especially as BMW says this is normal. Any help would be appreciated.