Dec 29, 2010 · I ran into the problem where my SMG transmission would not shift. I know there are many threads on this topic but what I found was that it took me a few hours of sifting through them to find enough info to do something about my issue other than becoming a 'favorite payer' to the dealer. The many threads I read always left out part of what I needed. Having said all that, …

Jun 28, 2018 · he can tell me the whole smg unit needs replacing, the pump, sensors, list goes on, but if its just a clutch and clutch plate, then thats what im willing to pay for. ($346) + labor whatever that is...

Nov 6, 2014 · SMG Problems Need Advice!! Need help, at my wits end. I have read for hours the posts on SMG issues on this site. I have an 04 645 with SMG, omly 34,000 miles and I am getting the transmission malfunction death sign. I have swapped the Salmon relay, no luck. The odd thing with mine is I never have issues while the car is driving /running. The only time I get the …

Jun 29, 2003 · SMG transmission Just bought a new Z4 3.0i with SMG transmission as well (about 800 miles on the car). I absolutely love it, but I agree that you must only drive it in sport mode. In non-sport mode, the shifts feel a little sluggish (at least compared to the sport mode). Shifting from R-N-D and back does take too much time, but a small price to ...

Dec 10, 2008 · EDIT: and yes, SMG-III can be made to shift fairly well with carefully timed and measured lifts, but it's still a pain because you're not controlling the clutch, so you can't coordinate clutch/gas. You have to pull the paddle, then learn how to time your lift to your paddle pull so that it lines up with the clutch engagement.

Jul 30, 2002 · SMG makes it impossible to make this mistake, and instead corrects it without the driver's explicit instruction. This sort of behind-the-scenes correction is EXACTLY the kind of thing that the purists would point out as being a fundamental reason for NOT ordering SMG II. I beg to differ. SMG II is the next level, not a gimick.

Nov 26, 2013 · SMG issues I am currently helping my son-in-law with his 2008 M6 convertible. With 36,000 miles, the clutch assembly along with the release bearing and flywheel are being replaced. The dealer wanted $3,500 just for the clutch replacement; I'm not surprised, as they get nearly $400 for an oil change.

Sep 18, 2005 · The 330 SMG is so rare in fact that Dinan offered me free service, software and discount on parts if they could use my car for prototyping. They had no other way to obtain a 330i SMG.

Feb 11, 2007 · Here's my long winded response. I had SMG special ordered in a 2004 330I that I drove the hell out of, including 4 all out track days and never had a problem. On 03's and early 04's SMG (SSG) had problems with the hydraulic pump failing (hence the slipping people have talked about). Other than that issue, the system is rock solid. On any used car, I would check …

Dec 13, 2007 · SMG will automatically take the car out of gear and release the clutch if the car doesn't move for a period of time. It then quickly puts the car back in gear and opens the clutch when your foot touches the throttle.