R50/53 Cost for Resetting the CVT Clutch and Ratio Adaptations
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Cost for Resetting the CVT Clutch and Ratio Adaptations
Hi folks,
My SO just got back from the stealer where she was charged $400 for upgrading the software and resetting the adaptation. She had asked for transmission service and reset adaptation, but they told her it did not need a fluid change.
This strikes me as a huge charge for maybe 30 minutes of effort, but give me a reality check - how much are people paying?
I searched and did not find any numbers for this.
My SO just got back from the stealer where she was charged $400 for upgrading the software and resetting the adaptation. She had asked for transmission service and reset adaptation, but they told her it did not need a fluid change.
This strikes me as a huge charge for maybe 30 minutes of effort, but give me a reality check - how much are people paying?
I searched and did not find any numbers for this.
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Charlotte, NC
I'm not sure what "resetting CVT clutch" or "adaptations" means but any time a dealer has to plug your car into their computer it is expensive and typically, there is no way to do this yourself.
If the CVT thing was to stop the engine flair problem (engine races all by itself like it shifts to low gear at light throttle), there is a procedure; however, you can get the same effect by shifting to manual shift mode and driving aggressively. Somehow the CVT brainbox loses its mind and by shifting it manually, it relearns how to be a normal transmission again. Strange but true.
Good luck,
Peter
If the CVT thing was to stop the engine flair problem (engine races all by itself like it shifts to low gear at light throttle), there is a procedure; however, you can get the same effect by shifting to manual shift mode and driving aggressively. Somehow the CVT brainbox loses its mind and by shifting it manually, it relearns how to be a normal transmission again. Strange but true.
Good luck,
Peter
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From: Texas
Actually you can reset the adaptations
I'm not sure what "resetting CVT clutch" or "adaptations" means but any time a dealer has to plug your car into their computer it is expensive and typically, there is no way to do this yourself.
If the CVT thing was to stop the engine flair problem (engine races all by itself like it shifts to low gear at light throttle), there is a procedure; however, you can get the same effect by shifting to manual shift mode and driving aggressively. Somehow the CVT brainbox loses its mind and by shifting it manually, it relearns how to be a normal transmission again. Strange but true.
Good luck,
Peter
If the CVT thing was to stop the engine flair problem (engine races all by itself like it shifts to low gear at light throttle), there is a procedure; however, you can get the same effect by shifting to manual shift mode and driving aggressively. Somehow the CVT brainbox loses its mind and by shifting it manually, it relearns how to be a normal transmission again. Strange but true.
Good luck,
Peter
Will communicate with the CVT controller. Although there are problems that some people may experience when doing so for example the F code or eco-function sometimes stops you from changing the adaptations.
what adaptations are is the CVT’s memory on what to do when driving basically how to shift when you reset the app that Tatian’s you’re clearing the CVT‘s bad habits per se. This typically resolves the issue of the CVT not shifting out of first gear or second or erratic shifting.
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