[Lifted07Duramax]

So is there a recall to get my injectors replaced? Can I buy two at a time and slowly replace all 6 or since they are updated injectors all 6 need to be done?
I run e85 often

[getInline]

Hmmmm, I had all my injectors replaced 18 months ago and just had all 3 injectors in one bank replaced with the new '079 injectors, so I am running '061 injectors in one bank and '079 injectors in the other. Sucks to be me.

[techwhiz]

Originally Posted by getInline

Hmmmm, I had all my injectors replaced 18 months ago and just had all 3 injectors in one bank replaced with the new '079 injectors, so I am running '061 injectors in one bank and '079 injectors in the other. Sucks to be me.

Interesting. My SA swapped all six out under warranty/recall. Qualified for both so I don't know how he charged BMW.

[eriktufa]

I had my injectors replaced at the same time BMW did the battery recall. They changed it without me knowing it but car feels smoother and idle is way smoother than before.

[BlueBimmer]

Originally Posted by getInline

Hmmmm, I had all my injectors replaced 18 months ago and just had all 3 injectors in one bank replaced with the new '079 injectors, so I am running '061 injectors in one bank and '079 injectors in the other. Sucks to be me.

Were you running a tune? How did you get them to replace them - was there any obvious symptoms without the tune?

[trebila]

Originally Posted by getInline

Hmmmm, I had all my injectors replaced 18 months ago and just had all 3 injectors in one bank replaced with the new '079 injectors, so I am running '061 injectors in one bank and '079 injectors in the other. Sucks to be me.

absolutely normal.
we can just swap one bank of 3 injectors at a time.

[Juiced46]

Originally Posted by getInline

Hmmmm, I had all my injectors replaced 18 months ago and just had all 3 injectors in one bank replaced with the new '079 injectors, so I am running '061 injectors in one bank and '079 injectors in the other. Sucks to be me.

Nothing wrong with that. BMW has changed the procedure. If you have 1 bad injector of the old style only 1 BANK needs to be replaced (meaning 3 injectors). If you have newer 11 index injectors, just the bad injectors get replaced which can be as little as just replacing 1

[getInline]

Originally Posted by BlueBimmer

Were you running a tune? How did you get them to replace them - was there any obvious symptoms without the tune?

I was running a tune but pulled it when I started getting that familiar rough morning idle along with the injector codes being thrown. Cleared my all codes after pulling my tune and the injector codes found their way back shortly after I cleared them. The symptoms are the same with or without a tune, very rough morning idle just after startup. Third party warranty paid for it but their adjustor needed to come out for an inspection first. They have to approve anything over $1000.

[getInline]

Originally Posted by Juiced46

Nothing wrong with that. BMW has changed the procedure. If you have 1 bad injector of the old style only 1 BANK needs to be replaced (meaning 3 injectors). If you have newer 11 index injectors, just the bad injectors get replaced which can be as little as just replacing 1

Yup, that's what my SA told me, just would've been nice to have all 6 done at once rather than wait another 6 months for one injector in the other bank to go....which I am quite sure will happen. I have a lot of confidence in the old injectors failing.

[joed1]

Originally Posted by Juiced46

Your source is correct. Same applied to my place. You cannot order the 261s. Basically if you have 261s in stock, they want the dealer to use those first. However they cannot be ordered. If you order a 261 the order gets cancelled and you get 079s. If its an N63 it MUST get 079s. If you are trying to install less then 6 injectors, it MUST get 6 new 079s, unless there are 261s available.

We have had many N54s in the shop in the past few weeks that needed 1 to 3 injectors. All of them had to get 6 079s because of zero availability on the 261s

Clear your messages, IM waiting.

[fazman]

Originally Posted by getInline

I was running a tune but pulled it when I started getting that familiar rough morning idle along with the injector codes being thrown. Cleared my all codes after pulling my tune and the injector codes found their way back shortly after I cleared them. The symptoms are the same with or without a tune, very rough morning idle just after startup. Third party warranty paid for it but their adjustor needed to come out for an inspection first. They have to approve anything over $1000.

How did you get them to change this under warranty without codes? My car has a rough idle in the morning and is fine after it's warmed up. The car also settles down to about 600 RPM and i feel a shaking in the steering wheel when parked/full stop.

I could never figure out why it does that... now I know :P I'm still under CPO... but I'm guessing they will say it's normal until after the CPO is up.

[raffi007]

I have 2 of the 261 injectors for sale.
They are brand new.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2025769-2-x-BMW-Fuel-Injector-13537585261

[Electric]

Wow glad I just saw this, so I need a new injector since I did plugs this weekend and noticed one is black. So now I have to search for the 261 injectors and NOT the 79.... very happy for this thread! BMW is a pain in the ass!

[Electric]

Can someone answer me if I can just replace one injector or do I have to do 3? Also, is it necessary to do this calibration using a PC, (so id have to go to dealer)

[N8N]

The party line is 3; a while back they were trying to get you to replace all six.

I did find a dealer that suggested trying only one; it is working so far. If I had the money I would replace the other two on Bank 2, but I don't. Car runs fine but has little hesitations; I suspect due for a walnut blasting, closest place that will do it for less than a dealer is inconvenient to me though. You do need to input the flow numbers into the DME so unless you can do that yourself you need to go to dealer and/or an independent that has that capability.

[Electric]

Originally Posted by N8N

The party line is 3; a while back they were trying to get you to replace all six.

I did find a dealer that suggested trying only one; it is working so far. If I had the money I would replace the other two on Bank 2, but I don't. Car runs fine but has little hesitations; I suspect due for a walnut blasting, closest place that will do it for less than a dealer is inconvenient to me though. You do need to input the flow numbers into the DME so unless you can do that yourself you need to go to dealer and/or an independent that has that capability.

Thank you for the reply. My brother is a Toyota mechanic I will ask him if he has capable software, I really want to avoid the dealer they are such a ridiculous rip off. I am wondering how detrimental this is to get fixed. The car other than the hesitant idle every 10 seconds I don't see any other negative aspects. Not sure how much performance at WOT is suffering since car feels good.

[Wes335XI]

So to add some more information on this topic. My service rep and service manager are dealing with a faulty injector in Cylinder #1. They tried telling me that they can only replace the one injector with a newer one and recommended that I replace all 6 injectors and spark plugs for $1800.

I told them what I knew regarding the problem and they would double check if replacing all injectors in that bank would be recommended through BMW. They checked the index numbers and gave me a call back, so all injectors in that bank will be replaced under warranty per BMW.

So even BMW dealerships are not aware of the issue or will not admit to what has to be done. You would think the tech and service manager would know if they cannot mix injectors with the old style. I am full FBO an they were concerned about the parts, but they all know of the issue with these cars and it has been a giant pain in the ass for the past year.

I'm really hoping these new injectors solve the misfire issue.

[Juiced46]

Originally Posted by Wes335XI

So to add some more information on this topic. My service rep and service manager are dealing with a faulty injector in Cylinder #1. They tried telling me that they can only replace the one injector with a newer one and recommended that I replace all 6 injectors and spark plugs for $1800.

I told them what I knew regarding the problem and they would double check if replacing all injectors in that bank would be recommended through BMW. They checked the index numbers and gave me a call back, so all injectors in that bank will be replaced under warranty per BMW.

So even BMW dealerships are not aware of the issue or will not admit to what has to be done. You would think the tech and service manager would know if they cannot mix injectors with the old style. I am full FBO an they were concerned about the parts, but they all know of the issue with these cars and it has been a giant pain in the ass for the past year.

I'm really hoping these new injectors solve the misfire issue.

They should know the information. The SA or manager may not know but the tech will for sure. It tells you right in the system when you are diagnosing it in big bold letters, you cant miss it. Its also plastered all over the bulletins in bold. The information has been out there for a long time on what to do for the techs. Its written VERY clear. I wouldnt expect the SA or Manager to know, they are just middle men pushing pencils. The techs know for sure. If the SA is unsure then there is a miscommunication between the Tech and SA that is all.

[quasitime]

Originally Posted by Electric

Wow glad I just saw this, so I need a new injector since I did plugs this weekend and noticed one is black. So now I have to search for the 261 injectors and NOT the 79.... very happy for this thread! BMW is a pain in the ass!

So does this indicate a leaking injector? I'm having rough start issues and it feels like it takes some time to burn away some leaked fuel before it starts. I really need to check my plugs.

[BMWM.D.]

Originally Posted by quasitime

So does this indicate a leaking injector? I'm having rough start issues and it feels like it takes some time to burn away some leaked fuel before it starts. I really need to check my plugs.

Yes, that is almost a sure sign there's an injector issue. If you pull the plugs after a cold-start, you'll either find a plug wet with fuel or completely black.

For what it's worth, these new "11" index injectors seem to be very good. I have yet to see any cars having issues with them. Probably a worthwhile investment to buy at least 3 (1 bank) of these instead of trying to find a single "10" or lower injector to replace one that's failed. If any of my original injectors ever take a dump, I'm going with a whole set of these.

[james008]

BMW Parts source has 13538616079 injectors for $146 and the 261 injectors for $104. I am debating ordering (6) of the 261's and hoping they are out of stock and send me 079's? any chance of this? I am pretty sure I have 4 leaky injectors (261) but am not throwing any codes. Just did plugs and debating doing injectors. But don't want to dump a grand in if not necessary.

[Myrder]

Originally Posted by james008

BMW Parts source has 13538616079 injectors for $146 and the 261 injectors for $104. I am debating ordering (6) of the 261's and hoping they are out of stock and send me 079's? any chance of this? I am pretty sure I have 4 leaky injectors (261) but am not throwing any codes. Just did plugs and debating doing injectors. But don't want to dump a grand in if not necessary.

Order 4 261s to see if they have them still ?! If they do great use them, if they don't you might get 4 new ones at old price and only have to get 2 at normal?