[gamesfrager]

Hello everyone.
My 2011 328i (automatic) with 48000 kilometers, for the past month started doing some abrupt/hesitation when pressing on gas pedal to merge or basically add more load (going up hill changing gears)

So I took it to a shop and the reset of transmission adaptation was performed.
I originally thought it was coils/misfire.

I did ask them about the procedure I found online

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-rese...ingadaptations

Is this procedure a requirement or a gimmick?

I was told for the next two weeks, whenever I come to a stop; to make sure I make a full stop, not a rolling one and forget about this nonsense procedure.

The gear changes did feel much smoother, but today while driving; I did get a slight hesitation . I hope this will go away or I'll have to take it in to replace coils.

The car didn't give any codes (using Bimmergeeks ProTool).

Any ideas?

[cdgatti]

The GM trannys in the 328s are lousy transmissions. They have their share of quirks. Make sure it is abnormal before you obsess over it too much.

[gamesfrager]

The thing is, this just happened last month. Since I got the car brand new in 2011.
I just want to take care of it before it turns into something major.

[gamesfrager]

And.... it was coils and/or spark plugs
They were never replaced at 48000 km.

[Wolf 335]

Do you know which transmission you have?

[gamesfrager]

It's 2011 328i (lci) with automatic/steptronic transmission, not sure what that would equal in zhp,pht, naming crap BMW uses for naming all these packages/options

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by gamesfrager

It's 2011 328i (lci) with automatic/strptronic transmission, not sure what that would equal in zhp,pht, naming crap BMW uses for naming all these packagea/options

Could you provide last 7 digits of your VIN

[gamesfrager]

Last vin 7: E131410

S1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
S2SZ BMW LA wheel multi-spoke 284
S4AT Interior trim finishers black high-gloss
S5DS Emergency release, luggage compartment
S6FL USB/audio interface
S8SC Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SP Control unit COP
S205 Automatic transmission
S240 Steering wheel, leather
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S403 Glass roof, electrical
S431 Interior rear-view mirror with auto dip
S459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S464 Ski bag
S465 Through-loading system
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S497 Centre armrest, rear
S520 Fog lights
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S544 Cruise control with brake function
S548 Kilometre speedo
S563 Light package
S639 Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN
S645 BMW US Radio
S663 Radio BMW Professional
S676 HiFi speaker system
S693 Preparation BMW satellite radio
S697 Area-Code 1 for DVD
S823 Hot-climate version
L838 NATIONAL VERSION CANADA
S845 Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder
S850 Additional Export tank filling
S853 Language version, English
S876 Radio frequency 315 MHz
S925 Dispatch protection pack
S992 Control of number-plate attachment

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by gamesfrager

Last vin 7: E131410


S205 Automatic transmission

So searching you vin on realoem yields these two results:



GA6HP19A - has a plastic oil pan
GA6L45R - has aluminum oil pan

Which one is yours?
I'm just trying to see which adaptation procedure your car will require.

[gamesfrager]

At this point, can't really say as I have no clue.
I'll be taking my car for oil change and coolant flush on the 22nd, I'll ask the shop to note that for me.
Thank you for looking into this.

[gamesfrager]

Would I be able to tell using Bimmergeeks Protool?

[lowrydr310]

I tried this decoder which shows that the car has a GM GA6L-45R transmission.

[bluewater328]

Originally Posted by gamesfrager

And.... it was coils and/or spark plugs
They were never replaced at 48000 km.

Odd. Plugs are rated till 100k. Most don't replace till 70-80k on the early side. But glad you found it.

[gamesfrager]

Originally Posted by bluewater328

Odd. Plugs are rated till 100k. Most don't replace till 70-80k on the early side. But glad you found it.

Thanks. I figured they are not that expensive and I wanted to replace them anyway since I would have access to them.

[gamesfrager]

Well, I get harsh bumps between gear changes

@Wolf 335 would you please provide information on the two reset procedures?

Why did they make it such a difficult thing! Ugh...

[gamesfrager]

Went to the dealer and spoke with their foreman, he said the reset is done through the software and that's it, it adapts to the driving style.
When I asked him about the lengthy relearn procedure, he said the reset doesn't instruct such steps.

When I showed him the reset procedure from the FCPEuro page, he said nothing like this is done when resetting adaptation.

He suggested that I can do a software update on the whole car (2 hours @ ~$350 CAD )

ughhh... why this is so hard. I can't find any procedure for 2011 328i!!
Could it be that there is truly no need for relearn steps to do?!