Transmission learned driving reset

[MK750]

In past cars I have had, there has been a sequence that can be executed to reset an adaptive transmission back to stock settings so that the "learned" driving style is forgotten. Does anyone know if our cars operate similar and if so what sequence is used? 2021 750i.

[ANTWAN229]

Originally Posted by MK750

In past cars I have had, there has been a sequence that can be executed to reset an adaptive transmission back to stock settings so that the "learned" driving style is forgotten. Does anyone know if our cars operate similar and if so what sequence is used? 2021 750i.

I've learned from the technician that is the throttle adaptation that was resented on older Bimmers. On newer models, there isn't a sequence other than to flash it or some sort of electronic device to control the throttle response. I just went with a sprint booster, but there plenty others out there in the aftermarket.

[MK750]

Originally Posted by ANTWAN229

I've learned from the technician that is the throttle adaptation that was resented on older Bimmers. On newer models, there isn't a sequence other than to flash it or some sort of electronic device to control the throttle response. I just went with a sprint booster, but there plenty others out there in the aftermarket.

Thanks. Is it your understanding that the car still learns and adapts to driving? I'm trying to decide if a recent and noticeable change in downshifting I am experiencing is a result of adaptive shifting.

[ANTWAN229]

Originally Posted by MK750

Thanks. Is it your understanding that the car still learns and adapts to driving? I'm trying to decide if a recent and noticeable change in downshifting I am experiencing is a result of adaptive shifting.

Yes, that is correct.

[TENCHI]

I remember this on my e46s. I was actually hoping it was still a thing as i want to unlearn my wife's driving habits

[Atavus]

Leaving aside throttle and focusing on gearbox, I’d expect it’s a software-only reset these days. The gearbox will be constantly adapting.

If it can ‘learn’ your wife’s driving, it’ll ‘learn’ yours once you drive it again. That’s my view.

[AP]

Does this really happen or is this a Bmw urban myth?

[LuvMyE92]

Originally Posted by TENCHI

I was actually hoping it was still a thing as i want to unlearn my wife's driving habits

LOL, don't get me started...

Originally Posted by AP

Does this really happen or is this a Bmw urban myth?

I think it was a real thing, but I recently read an article... can't remember where... that says even if you can do it now, you shouldn't. Details escape me.

You'd think though that the adaptation would be ongoing, you know, for owner changes. A lead-foot sells the car to an old man who doesn't like to go over 35 MPH. Or vice-versa.

And if it was *really* smart, the adaptation mapping would be unique to each driver profile. That would solve the wife problem.

Well, one of the wife problems.