Advice Needed....

hmpmarketing · 03-15-2013, 08:39 AM

Hey guys, thanks for the great site!

I took my car today to my indy here in London (great guy, works only on high end cars etc..) to do a service on my 2008 E93, replacing the Air and Oil Filter, Oil and spark plugs.

He went trough the car and noticed that one of the spark plugs, the one connected to cylinder 1 was completely carbonized/deformed. He mentioned that this particular bmw model (e90 series) had a history of a Fuel pump failure that could be perhaps what was causing this and he advised to call the dealer and check if there are any recalls open to this car, however I am not sure how to proceed with this.

Anybody familiar with this situation that could guide on what I have to do? The car is running fine for me, but I got a little concerned to know one spark plug was this bad.

Thanks again for the support!

RichJ · 03-15-2013, 08:48 AM

If you know where the car was last serviced by a BMW dealer, give them a call and they can check if there any recalls outstanding?

phil200tdi · 03-15-2013, 09:28 AM

What engine?

335i had a problem with HPFP but I doubt this would cause carbonisation of the spark plugs in only 1 cylinder. More likely due to a bad injectors which are also a common problem on the 335i

Change the plugs and keep an eye on it...

hmpmarketing · 03-15-2013, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil200tdi

What engine?

335i had a problem with HPFP but I doubt this would cause carbonisation of the spark plugs in only 1 cylinder. More likely due to a bad injectors which are also a common problem on the 335i

Change the plugs and keep an eye on it...

Hi,

Just got the car back. Yea my mistake, I had misunderstood him and it is the injector on cylinder 1 (seems to be cylinder 3 as well), the car sometimes takes some time to start.

Is there a way to check for a recall on these bad injectors or should I just call a dealer and ask?

phil200tdi · 03-15-2013, 01:00 PM

The recall only affected some year ranges and certain injector part numbers. I had 3 replaced under the recall.

Call a dealer and ask for the recall, it should be free.

They should know from your VIN whether the vehicle is affected.

zltm089 · 03-15-2013, 02:12 PM

what engine?

hmpmarketing · 03-18-2013, 07:43 AM

Thanks guys, I will call the dealer today to check it out.

zltm089, Im not really sure which engine is mine, my car is a 2008 320i Petrol engine

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hmpmarketing BMW Fan 17 Rep 178 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Good Old South iTrader: (0)	Advice Needed.... Hey guys, thanks for the great site! I took my car today to my indy here in London (great guy, works only on high end cars etc..) to do a service on my 2008 E93, replacing the Air and Oil Filter, Oil and spark plugs. He went trough the car and noticed that one of the spark plugs, the one connected to cylinder 1 was completely carbonized/deformed. He mentioned that this particular bmw model (e90 series) had a history of a Fuel pump failure that could be perhaps what was causing this and he advised to call the dealer and check if there are any recalls open to this car, however I am not sure how to proceed with this. Anybody familiar with this situation that could guide on what I have to do? The car is running fine for me, but I got a little concerned to know one spark plug was this bad. Thanks again for the support!
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RichJ First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: E92 M-Sport 330i Le Mans Blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South iTrader: (0)	If you know where the car was last serviced by a BMW dealer, give them a call and they can check if there any recalls outstanding?
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phil200tdi Colonel 112 Rep 2,621 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport E90 LCI manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Aylesbury iTrader: (1)	What engine? 335i had a problem with HPFP but I doubt this would cause carbonisation of the spark plugs in only 1 cylinder. More likely due to a bad injectors which are also a common problem on the 335i Change the plugs and keep an eye on it... __________________ Car: e91 330d with Viezu map Gone but not forgotten: 2010 Jaguar XFR (Cat-back exhaust, pulley, intake mods and map), Highly Modified E90 335i LCI M Sport Manual (circa 480BHP/500lb ft)
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phil200tdi Colonel 112 Rep 2,621 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport E90 LCI manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Aylesbury iTrader: (1)	The recall only affected some year ranges and certain injector part numbers. I had 3 replaced under the recall. Call a dealer and ask for the recall, it should be free. They should know from your VIN whether the vehicle is affected. __________________ Car: e91 330d with Viezu map Gone but not forgotten: 2010 Jaguar XFR (Cat-back exhaust, pulley, intake mods and map), Highly Modified E90 335i LCI M Sport Manual (circa 480BHP/500lb ft)
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zltm089 Banned 243 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	what engine?
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hmpmarketing BMW Fan 17 Rep 178 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Good Old South iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, I will call the dealer today to check it out. zltm089, Im not really sure which engine is mine, my car is a 2008 320i Petrol engine
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