hesitation

jayhey · 04-12-2012, 02:07 PM

Anyone having hesitation problems (especially noticable on cold starts). My 2012 is horrible on initial start up. Dealer told me they would update the software but then said it was not necessary.

Zeros and ones · 04-13-2012, 11:40 AM

yea i have had some too. Take a bit to long to crank. I have myself a 2011... but don't think to much about it cause it does not happen all the time

JimD · 04-13-2012, 05:50 PM

Do you have an automatic? The test drives I did were in automatics and I noticed a nasty hessitation during one of them from a stop. It prevented me shooting through a hole in traffic. Quite disconcerning. My manual has no issue, however.

Jim

wolfe · 04-14-2012, 01:25 PM

There's already a software update for 2012 models? Anyone know if it's transmission or engine software?

nato-main-man-5am · 04-14-2012, 02:50 PM

I think the OP's dealer was confused and then decided there isn't an update available.

misk · 04-23-2012, 09:22 PM

Yes I have the same problem. Also just started getting long cranks when the car is cold. I don't know what to make of it. No faults displayed though. I wonder if its a fuel pump issue or software like some are saying since it's an a/t.

debadgedbmw1 · 04-28-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by misk

Yes I have the same problem. Also just started getting long cranks when the car is cold. I don't know what to make of it. No faults displayed though. I wonder if its a fuel pump issue or software like some are saying since it's an a/t.

Also, have an auto and have been noticing iniatially on colder starts, anyone yet find a remedy? Is it software or transm. issue?

wjp007 · 05-03-2012, 10:43 AM

I'm having the same issue. Mine occurs mostly when I'm slowing down to take a turn to a rolling stop, but never stopping. Then if I try to accelerate around the turn(as if I had a green light, and just slowing down to check on traffic), I get a severe hesitation. One time it almost felt like the car was going to stall. Was extremely dangerous as a car was coming, but luckily it accelerated in time. Anyone know of a fix? This is an extremely dangerous issue.

With this problem, radio buzz issue, and creaking dash I wouldn't recommend this car. I may even switch brands for my next purchase. Unacceptable "non-repairable" issues for a car of this price.

debadgedbmw1 · 05-03-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wjp007

I'm having the same issue. Mine occurs mostly when I'm slowing down to take a turn to a rolling stop, but never stopping. Then if I try to accelerate around the turn(as if I had a green light, and just slowing down to check on traffic), I get a severe hesitation. One time it almost felt like the car was going to stall. Was extremely dangerous as a car was coming, but luckily it accelerated in time. Anyone know of a fix? This is an extremely dangerous issue.

With this problem, radio buzz issue, and creaking dash I wouldn't recommend this car. I may even switch brands for my next purchase. Unacceptable "non-repairable" issues for a car of this price.

Wow, mine is definately not severe like that. Get ur vehicle checked by your local dealer!

AlexAnthony · 06-02-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wjp007

I'm having the same issue. Mine occurs mostly when I'm slowing down to take a turn to a rolling stop, but never stopping. Then if I try to accelerate around the turn(as if I had a green light, and just slowing down to check on traffic), I get a severe hesitation. One time it almost felt like the car was going to stall. Was extremely dangerous as a car was coming, but luckily it accelerated in time. Anyone know of a fix? This is an extremely dangerous issue.

I've noticed this sometimes as well. It's really annoying and scared me the first time it happened. Tried to merge on a 60mph freeway from a sharp turn.

Haven't been able to find too much from other people online so far though. Are you planning on taking your car to the dealer about this? If so, keep us posted. I'm curious to see if this is something that can be fixed.

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jayhey Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2012 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	hesitation Anyone having hesitation problems (especially noticable on cold starts). My 2012 is horrible on initial start up. Dealer told me they would update the software but then said it was not necessary.
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Zeros and ones First Lieutenant 24 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 128i MT6 M Sport, Dinan 5 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 128i [5.66] 2000 Dinan 5 [0.00]	yea i have had some too. Take a bit to long to crank. I have myself a 2011... but don't think to much about it cause it does not happen all the time __________________ "Nobody makes me bleed my own blood. NOBODY!!!!!"
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Do you have an automatic? The test drives I did were in automatics and I noticed a nasty hessitation during one of them from a stop. It prevented me shooting through a hole in traffic. Quite disconcerning. My manual has no issue, however. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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misk Ja gut 3 Rep 80 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairfax,VA iTrader: (2)	Yes I have the same problem. Also just started getting long cranks when the car is cold. I don't know what to make of it. No faults displayed though. I wonder if its a fuel pump issue or software like some are saying since it's an a/t.
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wjp007 New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I'm having the same issue. Mine occurs mostly when I'm slowing down to take a turn to a rolling stop, but never stopping. Then if I try to accelerate around the turn(as if I had a green light, and just slowing down to check on traffic), I get a severe hesitation. One time it almost felt like the car was going to stall. Was extremely dangerous as a car was coming, but luckily it accelerated in time. Anyone know of a fix? This is an extremely dangerous issue. With this problem, radio buzz issue, and creaking dash I wouldn't recommend this car. I may even switch brands for my next purchase. Unacceptable "non-repairable" issues for a car of this price.
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