New DCT software due April or May

RJD M3 · 03-18-2009, 10:47 PM

I was at the dealer today, and in talking to my favorite SA she told me that the next DCT software release is slated for April or into May. She had no other details on what may be in this new release, but she was also well aware of the lag issue. Charleston isnt the largest of M3 markets, as she thinks that only a dozen DCT cars or less have been sold here, but im not the first to ask about it so she did some searching. Anyway, she also said that they plan on releasing an entirely new iPod adapter from the dealer parts department that will better match the 6FL option. Promising news hopefully on both fronts.

OT: Got a chance to drive the new 750 and wow. Super impressed. Its a polar opposite of the M3, but the TTV8 is smooth and effortless and would even spin the tires on the freeway when you floor it. 400+HP and 450 something Tq is sweet. One other cool feature I noticed was that the owners manual was programmed into the Idrive.

aus · 03-18-2009, 11:20 PM

Thanks for the update. I hope if true AND fixes the lag.

LAG seems to be a theme with BMW. The E90 guys have it with the turbo's since a flash was introduced last year, and we've been suffering with it on the DCT, which is going into much larger production with the next 3 series and Z4. They better get the bugs out.

mkoesel · 03-18-2009, 11:28 PM

Sounds like she may just be hedging her bets rather than giving you an answer based upon any info from BMW. Anyone can search via google and see that March has been the prevailing rumor, and since that window is quickly closing, April or May sounds better.

joseph831 · 03-19-2009, 02:14 AM

Ive gotten the update..dont think everyone will be pleased. It hasnt fix many of the trans issues, to my knowledge. Which isnt much on cars..LOL!

One thing I can tell you it takes 6-7 hours for the software update.

RJD M3 · 03-19-2009, 07:19 AM

What software version did you get? When did you get the update? Are you saying there was little or no improvement?

mkoesel · 03-19-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by joseph831

Ive gotten the update..dont think everyone will be pleased. It hasnt fix many of the trans issues, to my knowledge. Which isnt much on cars..LOL!

One thing I can tell you it takes 6-7 hours for the software update.

"the update"?

Which one? There have been many updates, and some updates to do not effect the M-DCT control unit firmware at all. Without more info, sadly, your post is not providing anything useful, and will more than likely lead to a very long drawn out discussion full of speculation, hoping, wishing, and debate.

dogears · 03-19-2009, 07:57 AM

I was at my dealer two days ago to schedule my 1200 mile service (tomorrow! Yay!) and I asked about the DCT update. The SA checked things and said there is no new update as of now. So, Joseph did not get a newer update than the current one.

My dealer sells a bunch of M cars..... They are pretty knowledgeable.

joseph831 · 03-19-2009, 04:13 PM

I will find out tomorrow from my dealer which version I received on Monday.

But the "Message" that he read to me in "Germany/English" was from BMW for the newest update. Can anyone tell me what the current update verison is?

-If it is the newest update there is NO change in the 2nd Gear lag...if anything it made it worse. So fingers crossed I dont have the newest update!

AZ-BMW · 03-19-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by joseph831

I will find out tomorrow from my dealer which version I received on Monday.

But the "Message" that he read to me in "Germany/English" was from BMW for the newest update. Can anyone tell me what the current update verison is?

-If it is the newest update there is NO change in the 2nd Gear lag...if anything it made it worse. So fingers crossed I dont have the newest update!

I think the laterest version was Progman 31.2

joseph831 · 03-20-2009, 10:56 AM

Ive call the dealer they say the current software verison from Munich is 31.0

Im unsure if that is the current one everyone has or if this is the newest...I hope this is the same update every1 has...I want a fix for the 2nd gear lag with the "new" update! The current version I have still has the HORRIBLE lag...!

mkoesel · 03-20-2009, 02:20 PM

Joseph, if that is what you have, then you do not have the latest AFAIK. The update that most of us got that fixed the paddle/shift lag, stalling, and the ddownshifting under hard braking is 31.1 if I recall. Someone will correct me if I am wrong there. There was a 31.2 but per a couple members accounts, that one did not have any M-DCT updates (i.e. it did not update the M-DCT CU firmware).

I suspect that you actually have the latest we are all aware of, which is 31.2. I don't think you have the old version, and I also don't think you have a brand new version that just came out.

GT3 Tim · 03-23-2009, 12:47 PM

I dropped off my car this morning for the "lag issue" and a few other things. I took the shop foreman out for a drive and demonstrated the lag issue. We spoke of it being a software issue (most likely). I told him I heard there was a new update coming in April/May and he confirmed that, but added he did not know yet what it covered/corrected. I will share info if I find out anything...

valeram · 03-23-2009, 02:20 PM

Noticed that the date/month they are giving us is not certain. First it was rumored around March. Now it is April/May. It can be early April or late May. For me I will just wait and hope that the fix will come. A later date is fine with me as long as they fix the problem.

RJD M3 · 03-23-2009, 03:13 PM

Heres to hoping that its just BMW taking their sweet time in making a quality upgrade. And I dont blame local SA's either because they know just as much that BMWNA tells them, which is never very much before something comes out.

M3V8Driver · 03-23-2009, 10:32 PM

I'm supposed to take my car in this Friday for "the" update to the DCT software. Should I go through with it? Are there any negatives to it?

Voltigeur · 03-23-2009, 10:42 PM

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Wow. Again and already? Well, at least BMW AG are supporting their new tech

AZ-BMW · 03-24-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by M3V8Driver

I'm supposed to take my car in this Friday for "the" update to the DCT software. Should I go through with it? Are there any negatives to it?

Find out what Progman version they intend to download. If it is v31.2 or earlier, recommend you tell them you'll wait for the next release (supposedly Apr/May timeframe) that is supposed to nail the lag/hesitation safety issue.

03-18-2009, 10:47 PM	#1
RJD M3 Private First Class 18 Rep 192 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dover, DE iTrader: (2)	New DCT software due April or May I was at the dealer today, and in talking to my favorite SA she told me that the next DCT software release is slated for April or into May. She had no other details on what may be in this new release, but she was also well aware of the lag issue. Charleston isnt the largest of M3 markets, as she thinks that only a dozen DCT cars or less have been sold here, but im not the first to ask about it so she did some searching. Anyway, she also said that they plan on releasing an entirely new iPod adapter from the dealer parts department that will better match the 6FL option. Promising news hopefully on both fronts. OT: Got a chance to drive the new 750 and wow. Super impressed. Its a polar opposite of the M3, but the TTV8 is smooth and effortless and would even spin the tires on the freeway when you floor it. 400+HP and 450 something Tq is sweet. One other cool feature I noticed was that the owners manual was programmed into the Idrive. __________________ 2009 Jet Black E90 ///M3/Black Leather/Carbon Leather/M-DCT/Tech/Premium/Premium Sound/ Heated Fronts/Moon/19's/Eisenmann Race w/ Connecting Pipes/Matte Grills/Painted Reflectors/Euro LCI Tails/20% Tint C-17A Globemaster III
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03-18-2009, 11:20 PM	#2
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Thanks for the update. I hope if true AND fixes the lag. LAG seems to be a theme with BMW. The E90 guys have it with the turbo's since a flash was introduced last year, and we've been suffering with it on the DCT, which is going into much larger production with the next 3 series and Z4. They better get the bugs out. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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03-18-2009, 11:28 PM	#3
mkoesel Moderator 7515 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	Sounds like she may just be hedging her bets rather than giving you an answer based upon any info from BMW. Anyone can search via google and see that March has been the prevailing rumor, and since that window is quickly closing, April or May sounds better.
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03-19-2009, 02:14 AM	#4
joseph831 New to the world of BMW and M3!!! 9 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA in Germany iTrader: (0)	Ive gotten the update..dont think everyone will be pleased. It hasnt fix many of the trans issues, to my knowledge. Which isnt much on cars..LOL! One thing I can tell you it takes 6-7 hours for the software update. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 US Spec \| Alpine White \| Black Novillo \| Steel Trim / Carbon Roof \| M-DCT \| PDC \| Ipod \| Premium PKG \| Tech PKG \| Cold PGK \| 19" \|Prem Sound-Bass \| Proud member of ///M Flight car club Rhineland-Platz Chapter. Check us out on MySpace! Become a member
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RJD M3 Private First Class 18 Rep 192 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dover, DE iTrader: (2)	What software version did you get? When did you get the update? Are you saying there was little or no improvement? __________________ 2009 Jet Black E90 ///M3/Black Leather/Carbon Leather/M-DCT/Tech/Premium/Premium Sound/ Heated Fronts/Moon/19's/Eisenmann Race w/ Connecting Pipes/Matte Grills/Painted Reflectors/Euro LCI Tails/20% Tint C-17A Globemaster III
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03-19-2009, 07:57 AM	#7
dogears My master volume goes to 11 59 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0)	I was at my dealer two days ago to schedule my 1200 mile service (tomorrow! Yay!) and I asked about the DCT update. The SA checked things and said there is no new update as of now. So, Joseph did not get a newer update than the current one. My dealer sells a bunch of M cars..... They are pretty knowledgeable.
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03-19-2009, 04:13 PM	#8
joseph831 New to the world of BMW and M3!!! 9 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA in Germany iTrader: (0)	I will find out tomorrow from my dealer which version I received on Monday. But the "Message" that he read to me in "Germany/English" was from BMW for the newest update. Can anyone tell me what the current update verison is? -If it is the newest update there is NO change in the 2nd Gear lag...if anything it made it worse. So fingers crossed I dont have the newest update! __________________ 2008 E92 M3 US Spec \| Alpine White \| Black Novillo \| Steel Trim / Carbon Roof \| M-DCT \| PDC \| Ipod \| Premium PKG \| Tech PKG \| Cold PGK \| 19" \|Prem Sound-Bass \| Proud member of ///M Flight car club Rhineland-Platz Chapter. Check us out on MySpace! Become a member
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03-20-2009, 10:56 AM	#10
joseph831 New to the world of BMW and M3!!! 9 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA in Germany iTrader: (0)	Ive call the dealer they say the current software verison from Munich is 31.0 Im unsure if that is the current one everyone has or if this is the newest...I hope this is the same update every1 has...I want a fix for the 2nd gear lag with the "new" update! The current version I have still has the HORRIBLE lag...! __________________ 2008 E92 M3 US Spec \| Alpine White \| Black Novillo \| Steel Trim / Carbon Roof \| M-DCT \| PDC \| Ipod \| Premium PKG \| Tech PKG \| Cold PGK \| 19" \|Prem Sound-Bass \| Proud member of ///M Flight car club Rhineland-Platz Chapter. Check us out on MySpace! Become a member
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03-20-2009, 02:20 PM	#11
mkoesel Moderator 7515 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	Joseph, if that is what you have, then you do not have the latest AFAIK. The update that most of us got that fixed the paddle/shift lag, stalling, and the ddownshifting under hard braking is 31.1 if I recall. Someone will correct me if I am wrong there. There was a 31.2 but per a couple members accounts, that one did not have any M-DCT updates (i.e. it did not update the M-DCT CU firmware). I suspect that you actually have the latest we are all aware of, which is 31.2. I don't think you have the old version, and I also don't think you have a brand new version that just came out.
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03-23-2009, 12:47 PM	#12
GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I dropped off my car this morning for the "lag issue" and a few other things. I took the shop foreman out for a drive and demonstrated the lag issue. We spoke of it being a software issue (most likely). I told him I heard there was a new update coming in April/May and he confirmed that, but added he did not know yet what it covered/corrected. I will share info if I find out anything... __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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valeram Major 37 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: 992 TTS, 991.2 GT3 T, F80 M3 C Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH iTrader: (0)	Noticed that the date/month they are giving us is not certain. First it was rumored around March. Now it is April/May. It can be early April or late May. For me I will just wait and hope that the fix will come. A later date is fine with me as long as they fix the problem.
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03-23-2009, 03:13 PM	#14
RJD M3 Private First Class 18 Rep 192 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dover, DE iTrader: (2)	Heres to hoping that its just BMW taking their sweet time in making a quality upgrade. And I dont blame local SA's either because they know just as much that BMWNA tells them, which is never very much before something comes out. __________________ 2009 Jet Black E90 ///M3/Black Leather/Carbon Leather/M-DCT/Tech/Premium/Premium Sound/ Heated Fronts/Moon/19's/Eisenmann Race w/ Connecting Pipes/Matte Grills/Painted Reflectors/Euro LCI Tails/20% Tint C-17A Globemaster III
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M3V8Driver Captain 73 Rep 724 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	I'm supposed to take my car in this Friday for "the" update to the DCT software. Should I go through with it? Are there any negatives to it?
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03-23-2009, 10:42 PM	#16
Voltigeur MacroRisk 109 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: M3 E92 ED'09 / 335d Sport DD Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	- Wow. Again and already? Well, at least BMW AG are supporting their new tech __________________ Just thinking of something not so witty ///M3 E92 '09 Jerez Black \| 6MT \| Ext Fox Red \| Tech \| Prem \| 19s \|Heated Seats \| iPod \|Smartphone \| Euro Deliv June 09 Sold: 540iT / 530i / 323i
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