Idle Rev movement...

[NORAGRETS]

Initially had this problem from about 2000 miles onwards on my car, I know a few other guys have experienced the rev counter bouncing up and down at idle...CHECK YOUR COOLANT!

Had a low coolant warning light the other day that immediately disappeared once I started driving, well it came back on about two days ago, but again disappeared right away. Thought something must be wrong so I checked coolant res to find it wayyyyy below the "min" level.

Topped it up, and my rev bounces have stabilized at idle...give it a try if you've had similar issues!

[mzman]

Originally Posted by Twhill19

Initially had this problem from about 2000 miles onwards on my car, I know a few other guys have experienced the rev counter bouncing up and down at idle...CHECK YOUR COOLANT!

Had a low coolant warning light the other day that immediately disappeared once I started driving, well it came back on about two days ago, but again disappeared right away. Thought something must be wrong so I checked coolant res to find it wayyyyy below the "min" level.

Topped it up, and my rev bounces have stabilized at idle...give it a try if you've had similar issues!

I have had a bad idle bounce since 1k miles that magically the dealer was never able to replicate. I'm sure the fluid level has been checked before, but I might as well take a look when I get home tonight. I'm willing to try just about anything.

[cooler2442]

I think it has to be a coincidence. I don't even run use my coolant tank since its used as my methanol tank and I randomly get the rev bounce. Usually happens when the car is cold and not warmed up. Someone previously posted saying when the O2 sensors were replaced it went away.

[mzman]

Just wanted to chime in again, my coolant tank was full so as expected makes no difference in idle bounce.

Originally Posted by cooler2442

I think it has to be a coincidence. I don't even run use my coolant tank since its used as my methanol tank and I randomly get the rev bounce. Usually happens when the car is cold and not warmed up. Someone previously posted saying when the O2 sensors were replaced it went away.

You might want to get that checked out. Meth shouldn't go in your coolant tank, I prefer my washer fluid tank for that.

[cooler2442]

Originally Posted by mzman

Just wanted to chime in again, my coolant tank was full so as expected makes no difference in idle bounce.



You might want to get that checked out. Meth shouldn't go in your coolant tank, I prefer my washer fluid tank for that.

Yeah I meant washer fluid tank lol. Thought that's what this thread was about.

[135IS]

lol meth in your coolant tank

[WPG D33Z]

Only if your trying to get it across the boarder

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by cooler2442

I think it has to be a coincidence. I don't even run use my coolant tank since its used as my methanol tank and I randomly get the rev bounce. Usually happens when the car is cold and not warmed up. Someone previously posted saying when the O2 sensors were replaced it went away.

on a brand new car? i mean after a while i could see o2 sensors being an issue...it could be related to my exhaust setup...every mod has a different effect on the car, so hard to tell...

[Maxicono]

Similar to this idling issue...

I don't know if anyone else had has this issue, but my 2012 DCT has "stalled out" when rolling at idle twice in the past year of my ownership.

I haven't been able to look at the rev limiter as it happens because its so sudden. Basically, I just remember a "shaking" of sorts that I can feel through the pedals and then next thing I know I'm in Neutral.

Just happened last night and had to come on here searching for answers.

[NORAGRETS]

i heard DCT has stalling issues when a low rev-rpm's...guys have said the same thing during city driving or being stuck in traffic...hopefully BMW updates this via software (not sure dont have DCT)

[Jatran661]

Originally Posted by Maxicono

Similar to this idling issue...

I don't know if anyone else had has this issue, but my 2012 DCT has "stalled out" when rolling at idle twice in the past year of my ownership.

I haven't been able to look at the rev limiter as it happens because its so sudden. Basically, I just remember a "shaking" of sorts that I can feel through the pedals and then next thing I know I'm in Neutral.

Just happened last night and had to come on here searching for answers.

I have same issue plus throttle response lag. I complained about this problem tons of times already People say if you get ppk it updates the car software and the transmission problem disappear.

[NORAGRETS]

I have PPK and still think the throttle response is sometimes slow...but I have manual trans. again, not sure about DCT...I know there is something called a Sprint Booster that is a piggyback for throttle response but I havent heard of a single person using it, which makes me question if its any good...

[josemh23]

Similar issues specially after a long drive and on a traffic jam.. Revs suddenly go up and car goes into N. dealer could not reproduce. I tough that the only crappy stealership was Autogermana in PR. But I see is happening elsewhere.