Acceleration Issue

MoreGo · 07-03-2018, 03:21 PM

135i off line pressing accelerator toward half and beyond, almost want to say it’s stalling out. Kind of jerks up if I don’t back off. Once on road no issues. Any answers, questions, or guidance toward resolving or understanding this is greatly appreciated. Using Shell full octane. Thank you!

YearOneOne · 07-03-2018, 04:55 PM

Misfiring, have you changed your coils and plugs

MoreGo · 07-03-2018, 08:02 PM

It’s four weeks new to me. 15k miles. Nothing serviced as of yet. Brand recommendations on those parts? And thank you.

MoreGo · 07-03-2018, 08:07 PM

Wondering too if head lamps jiggle on these?
All stock. Loving the car but getting used to it. Condensation or actual leak inside both headlamp housing. Seems common. Not sure but the jiggling both left and right on road bumps seems worth asking about too. Last car was a 325i also with articulating lights, but those didn’t jiggle.

MoreGo · 07-04-2018, 04:32 AM

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Misfiring, have you changed your coils and plugs

Placed an order for this. Went with BMW. Really appreciate your reply. Feels correct!

chris_flies · 07-04-2018, 08:40 AM

I think it's just the sensitivity of the lights to the leveling sensors. My dad's GTI has Bi-Xenon adaptive headlights and they jiggle a lot compared to my 128i's halogen lamps.

Lucky1 · 07-04-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

I think it's just the sensitivity of the lights to the leveling sensors. My dad's GTI has Bi-Xenon adaptive headlights and they jiggle a lot compared to my 128i's halogen lamps.

By jiggle do you guys mean they make noise physically moving around but the lights continue to function? My lights flicker when I hit speed bumps or randomly while driving, not sure if that is jiggling also

chris_flies · 07-04-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

I think it's just the sensitivity of the lights to the leveling sensors. My dad's GTI has Bi-Xenon adaptive headlights and they jiggle a lot compared to my 128i's halogen lamps.

By jiggle do you guys mean they make noise physically moving around but the lights continue to function? My lights flicker when I hit speed bumps or randomly while driving, not sure if that is jiggling also

I'm thinking as in the lights move up and down when you go over a bump (which'd make them appear to flicker)...

SolidWater · 07-04-2018, 10:12 AM

Have new to me 30k mile 135. Headlight jiggle I think is normal - it's because of the autoleveling nature of the housing.

Re: "stalling" I get a similar thing - only ever from a stop, usually worse in regular drive mode (don't notice so much in sport/manual mode). Not sure if it's the DCT not shifting right. Sometimes I give it what I think is enough throttle and it just does nothing for like half a second, then takes off...

YearOneOne · 07-04-2018, 01:21 PM

When I bought my car the headlamps had some jiggle to them and turned out the mounts were broken on them. Now fixed there is a very slight bit of jiggle to them, only noticeable on sizable bumps.

YearOneOne · 07-04-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidWater

Have new to me 30k mile 135. Headlight jiggle I think is normal - it's because of the autoleveling nature of the housing.

Re: "stalling" I get a similar thing - only ever from a stop, usually worse in regular drive mode (don't notice so much in sport/manual mode). Not sure if it's the DCT not shifting right. Sometimes I give it what I think is enough throttle and it just does nothing for like half a second, then takes off...

I think this is something that a software update will fix have you searched on here for a cure?

SolidWater · 07-04-2018, 01:25 PM

Anyone else have the DCT issue where from a stop the car seems to hesitate? At no other time does the car seem to be misfiring, etc.

SolidWater · 07-04-2018, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by YearOneOne

I think this is something that a software update will fix have you searched on here for a cure?

Haven't searched much - wasn't sure if it was just normal for the DCT transmission (maybe I was catching it during a shift).

Seems a bit abnormal though. I'll have to search around. Is there a 2013 model year software update that's needed?

Esteban · 07-04-2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidWater

Haven't searched much - wasn't sure if it was just normal for the DCT transmission (maybe I was catching it during a shift).

Seems a bit abnormal though. I'll have to search around. Is there a 2013 model year software update that's needed?

A lot of threads here about DCT issues. Search for more info. Google works better than the search engine here.

Here's one to get you started:

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1386273

MoreGo · 07-04-2018, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidWater

Have new to me 30k mile 135. Headlight jiggle I think is normal - it's because of the autoleveling nature of the housing.

Re: "stalling" I get a similar thing - only ever from a stop, usually worse in regular drive mode (don't notice so much in sport/manual mode). Not sure if it's the DCT not shifting right. Sometimes I give it what I think is enough throttle and it just does nothing for like half a second, then takes off...

Glad you chimed in on these topics. Isn’t it in the back of your mind; knowing your car should be making fast from-stop maneuvers in traffic....yet not sure if the delay we’re chatting about is going to create a situation.

I am getting the impression that this car has characteristics. It’s great to be here with all to share.

icegrill · 07-05-2018, 12:31 AM

I have a slight headlight flicker and all mounts are good.

MoreGo · 07-06-2018, 11:14 AM

I’m going into negotiations with seller related to the headlights bouncing over road bumps. If it’s not obvious, I’m unsure if this bouncing is “normal” for this car. 2013 135i E88. So I’m trying to measure the responses here in order to educate myself. Thank you kindly for any input. And a great place to ask!

Esteban · 07-06-2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MoreGo

I'm going into negotiations with seller related to the headlights bouncing over road bumps. If it's not obvious, I'm unsure if this bouncing is "normal" for this car. 2013 135i E88. So I'm trying to measure the responses here in order to educate myself. Thank you kindly for any input. And a great place to ask!

I think what you're experiencing over the bumps in the road is happening because of the "auto-leveling" feature and like others have said, it's probably normal. But have it checked out if you're not sure and are worried about it.

I used to notice mine doing this but got used to it and don't really notice it anymore.

Gangplank · 07-08-2018, 07:04 AM

I have the auto leveling bi-xenon "adaptive" lights. They adjust smoothly but don't jiggle. I've had them on my last 3 BMWs. X5, 545i & 135i. None of them jiggled.

Esteban · 07-08-2018, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

I have the auto leveling bi-xenon "adaptive" lights. They adjust smoothly but don't jiggle. I've had them on my last 3 BMWs. X5, 545i & 135i. None of them jiggled.

Yeah, I have/had the same headlights on both of my 1ers. Don't know if I'd call it jiggling, but they both move slightly over bumps and such.

SolidWater · 07-18-2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

I have the auto leveling bi-xenon "adaptive" lights. They adjust smoothly but don't jiggle. I've had them on my last 3 BMWs. X5, 545i & 135i. None of them jiggled.

I have them. I notice jiggle if I hit major bumps or grating in the road (vibrations). Is that not normal?

Gangplank · 07-18-2018, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidWater

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

I have the auto leveling bi-xenon "adaptive" lights. They adjust smoothly but don't jiggle. I've had them on my last 3 BMWs. X5, 545i & 135i. None of them jiggled.

I have them. I notice jiggle if I hit major bumps or grating in the road (vibrations). Is that not normal?

Mine move smoothly. No jiggle or giggle.

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MoreGo New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E88 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Acceleration Issue 135i off line pressing accelerator toward half and beyond, almost want to say it’s stalling out. Kind of jerks up if I don’t back off. Once on road no issues. Any answers, questions, or guidance toward resolving or understanding this is greatly appreciated. Using Shell full octane. Thank you!
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MoreGo New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E88 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Wondering too if head lamps jiggle on these? All stock. Loving the car but getting used to it. Condensation or actual leak inside both headlamp housing. Seems common. Not sure but the jiggling both left and right on road bumps seems worth asking about too. Last car was a 325i also with articulating lights, but those didn’t jiggle. Last edited by MoreGo; 07-04-2018 at 04:35 AM..
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SolidWater Private 12 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Have new to me 30k mile 135. Headlight jiggle I think is normal - it's because of the autoleveling nature of the housing. Re: "stalling" I get a similar thing - only ever from a stop, usually worse in regular drive mode (don't notice so much in sport/manual mode). Not sure if it's the DCT not shifting right. Sometimes I give it what I think is enough throttle and it just does nothing for like half a second, then takes off...
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YearOneOne Captain 361 Rep 727 Posts Drives: 13 135i mineral grey Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	When I bought my car the headlamps had some jiggle to them and turned out the mounts were broken on them. Now fixed there is a very slight bit of jiggle to them, only noticeable on sizable bumps.
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SolidWater Private 12 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Anyone else have the DCT issue where from a stop the car seems to hesitate? At no other time does the car seem to be misfiring, etc.
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MoreGo New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E88 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I’m going into negotiations with seller related to the headlights bouncing over road bumps. If it’s not obvious, I’m unsure if this bouncing is “normal” for this car. 2013 135i E88. So I’m trying to measure the responses here in order to educate myself. Thank you kindly for any input. And a great place to ask!
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1540 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	I have the auto leveling bi-xenon "adaptive" lights. They adjust smoothly but don't jiggle. I've had them on my last 3 BMWs. X5, 545i & 135i. None of them jiggled. __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
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