Software Update for 335is

NWcanuck · 09-30-2010, 03:09 PM

I took my car in to get some rattles fixed and was informed there was a software update for the car. I decided to let them do it even though the service advisor did not know what it was for. I was noticing the car had poor light throttle response when in "Drive" mode. I was switching on sport mode to get better throttle response. With the software update my "Drive" mode throttle response is much better. Not sure if others have experienced the same but it worked out for me.

Shawn
2011 335is DCT

ysh.90 · 09-30-2010, 05:23 PM

where do i have to get that update??/

SilverII · 09-30-2010, 06:14 PM

more info please.....

Wills 335 · 09-30-2010, 06:50 PM

Yea there is an update for my 335i as well. I was informed today..as I needed a taillight bulb replaced.

RacerUnderTheSon · 09-30-2010, 10:37 PM

any other results besides throttle? how much faster is the response? does it feel like it is a faster turbo response or a faster DCT downshift?

papiti · 09-30-2010, 11:05 PM

Ohhh, Please, Please more info. keep up posted!!

hjernazian · 10-01-2010, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWcanuck

I took my car in to get some rattles fixed and was informed there was a software update for the car. I decided to let them do it even though the service advisor did not know what it was for. I was noticing the car had poor light throttle response when in "Drive" mode. I was switching on sport mode to get better throttle response. With the software update my "Drive" mode throttle response is much better. Not sure if others have experienced the same but it worked out for me.

Shawn
2011 335is DCT

really? i've heard the contrary on a thread posted a few days ago. the OP then stated that the throttle response was significantly limited, and this was mainly because BMW believes the HPFP will last longer this way.

David1 · 10-01-2010, 08:37 AM

This is for all N54 powered cars. If you have a 2011 you already have the new software.

SilverII · 10-01-2010, 06:47 PM

op drives a 335is 2011

NWcanuck · 10-01-2010, 07:45 PM

The improvement in throttle response is off idle only in drive mode. For me I was experiencing poor off idle throttle response. The update was done at Kuni BMW in Portland. I have no idea what the software version was or if it is for older cars. It has not change the DCT shifting as the improvement is in first gear. In general I have not noticed any other difference (read loss of power) this has only been a positive change for me.

NWcanuck · 10-01-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RacerUnderTheSon

any other results besides throttle? how much faster is the response? does it feel like it is a faster turbo response or a faster DCT downshift?

I would say faster turbo response as it is off idle so I am still in first gear.

hpowders · 10-01-2010, 10:09 PM

Rattles? Software update on a brand new model?

Doesn't speak well for the 335is.

ttt · 10-02-2010, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWcanuck

I took my car in to get some rattles fixed and was informed there was a software update for the car. I decided to let them do it even though the service advisor did not know what it was for. I was noticing the car had poor light throttle response when in "Drive" mode. I was switching on sport mode to get better throttle response. With the software update my "Drive" mode throttle response is much better. Not sure if others have experienced the same but it worked out for me.

Are you referring to this update?

Edward · 10-02-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hpowders

Rattles? Software update on a brand new model?

Doesn't speak well for the 335is.

lol because rattles are unique to the 335is which is clearly built so differently from all the other coupes created prior. /sarcasm

What a silly statement...anything on a 335is that could cause rattles is exactly the same as something that causes it on a 328i and 335i.

And a software update is just that...an update. It's not like a recall, which is actually a bad thing. Moving on...

Blubaron79 · 10-02-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWcanuck

I took my car in to get some rattles fixed and was informed there was a software update for the car. I decided to let them do it even though the service advisor did not know what it was for. I was noticing the car had poor light throttle response when in "Drive" mode. I was switching on sport mode to get better throttle response. With the software update my "Drive" mode throttle response is much better. Not sure if others have experienced the same but it worked out for me.

Shawn
2011 335is DCT

Your car is just re-learning your driving style.

NWcanuck · 10-03-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ttt

Are you referring to this update?

Just got the paper work from the dealer in the mail. It is this update.

Blubaron79 · 10-03-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWcanuck

Just got the paper work from the dealer in the mail. It is this update.

No, he means software for the engine. Not a DCT update.

Ty Vil · 10-12-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NWcanuck

The improvement in throttle response is off idle only in drive mode. For me I was experiencing poor off idle throttle response. The update was done at Kuni BMW in Portland. I have no idea what the software version was or if it is for older cars. It has not change the DCT shifting as the improvement is in first gear. In general I have not noticed any other difference (read loss of power) this has only been a positive change for me.

Shawn - Kuni would like you to think they're in Portland, they're actually in Beaverton, OR.

Why don't you come see us for your service next time? We'd love the opportunity to earn your business. I'll set you up with someone excellent in our service department.

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NWcanuck New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 335is Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Software Update for 335is I took my car in to get some rattles fixed and was informed there was a software update for the car. I decided to let them do it even though the service advisor did not know what it was for. I was noticing the car had poor light throttle response when in "Drive" mode. I was switching on sport mode to get better throttle response. With the software update my "Drive" mode throttle response is much better. Not sure if others have experienced the same but it worked out for me. Shawn 2011 335is DCT
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Wills 335 Private First Class 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	Yea there is an update for my 335i as well. I was informed today..as I needed a taillight bulb replaced.
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RacerUnderTheSon Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 335is Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	any other results besides throttle? how much faster is the response? does it feel like it is a faster turbo response or a faster DCT downshift? __________________ DCT, 19" 313s, 30% tint, Clear Reflectors, Nav, PDC, H/K+BSW Speakers, Infinity 10" subs
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David1 Brigadier General 814 Rep 3,953 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	This is for all N54 powered cars. If you have a 2011 you already have the new software. __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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NWcanuck New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 335is Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	The improvement in throttle response is off idle only in drive mode. For me I was experiencing poor off idle throttle response. The update was done at Kuni BMW in Portland. I have no idea what the software version was or if it is for older cars. It has not change the DCT shifting as the improvement is in first gear. In general I have not noticed any other difference (read loss of power) this has only been a positive change for me.
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hpowders 228i Fanatic 16 Rep 969 Posts Drives: BMW 228i and BMW 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Rattles? Software update on a brand new model? Doesn't speak well for the 335is.
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