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BMW X 4

  • 23-04-2018 3:58pm
    #1
    MisterH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    I recently purchased a 151 X4 M Sport 2.0 X Drive (Auto) ... I am beginning to notice less than satisfactory gear transition in comfort mode from a standing start. The engine seems labour too much and there is a obvious resistance / palpable feel of the accelerator pedal. This is my first automatic BMW and I am not used of the drive feel of an auto, but this is obviously not right for a car of this quality. I have also noticed a significant amount of heat coming off the gear area .. central transmission console. Being a complete novice I would appreciate any guidance and advice. I no longer have a BMW Warranty but I do have a 3rd party with MAPFRE WARRANTY. I have already spoken with the dealer and they seems a little defensive. They said that they would run diagnostics on the car and take it from there. What kind of questions do I need to ask them ? Do I need to get a diagnostic report from them ? Any tips or guidance would be greatly appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Possible calliper seized try for excessive heat around wheels/brakes.

    Possible transmission issue.

    Definitely worth getting it checked if it's not right.


  • #3
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    I'm sure there was some form of dealer warranty offered with the car if you only bought it recently. I'd be expecting at least 6 months if not 12 on a 2015 car.


  • #4
    Bmw123d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭Bmw123d


    Quite possibly the torque converter not uncommon.


  • #5
    Bmw123d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭Bmw123d


    Bmw123d wrote: »
    Quite possibly the torque converter not uncommon.

    Oh by the way the torque converter is in the gearbox. From what u describe sounds very like it.


  • #6
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,310 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    I can’t guarantee this will work on your car but the auto box may have adapted to the previous owners driving style. It can be reset using a similar method to the below or some variation of it.

    http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261285#/topics/261285


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