|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
after 70k kms, the inevitable fuel pump is failing...
|
|
09-21-2010, 03:48 PM | #1 |
Lieutenant
39
Rep 517
Posts |
after 70k kms, the inevitable fuel pump is failing...
so the last few weeks i've been getting long cranks, first week 5 seconds, and second week 6+ seconds. i know you've all heard this story a thousand times, but i was starting to think i my car was "special" lol. guess not.
i find it interesting that i the half engine light has not come on yet...this is intriguing as the dealership won't accept my car if there are no codes thrown. there are no engine mods on my car, only upgraded stereo, head unit, interior lights and other exterior modificaitons like suspension and rims. just thought i'd share my frustration on this board...thanks for reading.. |
09-21-2010, 05:41 PM | #2 |
Brigadier General
153
Rep 3,868
Posts
Drives: E93 335i
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: GTA
|
That's SUXs...
__________________
12.770 @ 112.81 mph||slip||JB4|FMIC|DPs|DCI|N54 DVs|ER CP|Koni FSD|Eibach-Pro|F Strut-bar|R Sway-bar|Hankooks V12|DPE SP16|BBK|15%Tint|CF Front Lip|CF Diffuser|M3 Spoiler|SmartTop|LUX AE|Debadged |
Appreciate
0
|
09-22-2010, 02:58 PM | #5 |
Lieutenant
24
Rep 597
Posts |
Did you escalate this? Sounds like a very lame execuse
__________________
2010 335i xDrive Coupe, Titanium Silver, MSport 6MT
2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Sport Package 6MT Retired 1999 323i Titanium Silver, Sport Package, 5MT Retired |
Appreciate
0
|
09-22-2010, 05:16 PM | #6 |
Lieutenant
39
Rep 517
Posts |
just dropped off my car at BMW. Desmond Sie is an awesome SA, very accomodating.
i had the half engine light come on 3 times today, so they took the car. From what i hear, to get the HPFP replace is not a simple task, but a complex process. that is probably why they are trying to push firmware upgrades for early fuel priming to minimize the amount of actual HPFP replacement - as it is an expensive warranty claim. I was told not only do they replace HPFP, but injectors and spark plugs as well....i'm hoping i can get all 3 replaced. I'll keep everyone posted.. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-23-2010, 02:24 PM | #8 |
Lieutenant
39
Rep 517
Posts |
so instead of replacing anyting...i have just been told that they are going to reprogram it. from my experience, this HPFP will go in less than 2k kms. oh well.....what can i do...
errrrrrr BMW Canada sux...i have to drive an hour to this dealership with someone following me...such a waste of time and a hinderance on my friends. Last edited by Undies; 09-23-2010 at 07:17 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-24-2010, 12:22 AM | #9 | |
Captain
36
Rep 797
Posts
Drives: E92 335, E36 Ti, Porsche 986
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada
|
Quote:
__________________
Monaco Blue E92 335 - i-Forged Senekas, KW V2 Coilovers, OEM Bmw Aero lip, AFE DCI, LUX H8
Sublime Green Dodge Challenger 392 w/hellcat package. KW Coilovers, Speedlogix CAI Jet Black E36 Ti - E36 M3 drivetrain, Full M-Tech, H&R Coilovers, 3.73 LSD, M-Clubsport interior and much more... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-24-2010, 11:07 AM | #10 | |
Lieutenant
39
Rep 517
Posts |
Quote:
unless you are over 120k kms... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-24-2010, 11:29 PM | #11 |
Lieutenant
39
Rep 517
Posts |
WTF? why?
this has nothing to do with geography. this car is designed with a flaw and distributed internationally. however, Bmw Toronto are identifying with this flaw and have a process in place. i find that this process is to control the amout spent on this "semi-recall" initiutive. the first step is to reprogram my car. this might be a great preventative measure, but not a solution to the problem once the HPFP has been deteriated. so i am pretty positive that i will have to visit the dealer in the next 2 months...and waste more time... but at least we got something to protect our over-priced bmws. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-28-2010, 09:06 AM | #12 |
Second Lieutenant
40
Rep 228
Posts |
It's a shame man, it can happen to anyone and it's really too bad that the dealerships respond this way. Such remakable engineering and history, yet they almost ignore issues like this. A major Achilles heel for BMW.
Andy- I really hope this one works out for you. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-28-2010, 11:08 AM | #13 |
Second Lieutenant
16
Rep 274
Posts |
welcome to the HPFP failed club. Speaking from experience you are in for a long and stupid process., They will upgrade your software, which worked for less then a week for me. Then replace some other fuel management items and finally after you've been back three times they will replace the pump. Its really not the dealers fault (BMW Canada) has mandated that all dealer have to go through this process with all HPFP issues. The dealer has to prove 100% that the pump is the problem or they dont get paid (pump cost over $1000).
Once my HPFP was replaced the car has been flawless (touch wood)...
__________________
E93 335i Black Sapphire/ Saddle Brown/ Weisslicht LED Halo/ 15%tint/ OEM Black Grills/ De-badged
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-28-2010, 10:46 PM | #15 |
Lieutenant
39
Rep 517
Posts |
fyi - its 67,000 kms
update - well they finally updated teh software today. apparently, they had troubles updating the software due to my sound system mod, so they weren't able to access the DME. anyways, they updated it, and my car ran worse, and few cylinders were mis-firing, black smoke coming out of tailpipe and the engine would just give up. so at this point they are replacing the injectors, hpfp, and i think spark plugs. question - with all the parts being replaced above, do they clean the intake valves as apart of the procedure? |
Appreciate
0
|
09-28-2010, 11:35 PM | #16 | |
Second Lieutenant
16
Rep 274
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
E93 335i Black Sapphire/ Saddle Brown/ Weisslicht LED Halo/ 15%tint/ OEM Black Grills/ De-badged
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-29-2010, 12:11 PM | #17 |
Lieutenant
39
Rep 517
Posts |
when you say looking good, you mean they will clean the intake valves?
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-29-2010, 01:06 PM | #18 |
Second Lieutenant
16
Rep 274
Posts |
no, i mean if they have replaced all these components you should be looking good to having the issue resolved....
__________________
E93 335i Black Sapphire/ Saddle Brown/ Weisslicht LED Halo/ 15%tint/ OEM Black Grills/ De-badged
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-01-2010, 02:41 PM | #19 |
Lieutenant
39
Rep 517
Posts |
HOLY )$$(*%#@
took the public transit all the way downtown to pick up my car. i was driving my car back on the 404 and all of a sudden i hear a pop and i get the half engine line. i limped the car back to the dealership.... apparently they replaced the HPFP.... WTF!@$$#$!$! |
Appreciate
0
|
10-01-2010, 02:52 PM | #20 | |
Second Lieutenant
16
Rep 274
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
E93 335i Black Sapphire/ Saddle Brown/ Weisslicht LED Halo/ 15%tint/ OEM Black Grills/ De-badged
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-01-2010, 03:18 PM | #22 |
Lieutenant
39
Rep 517
Posts |
they gave me the loaner vehicle this time, but the service manager was asking me:
"are you sure the faulty codes are real?" "can your problem be bad fuel?" i didn't even get the chance to refuel my car, it died half way. "can it be your low fuel indicator?" i told him, "you tell me, you have all weekend to look at my car now". i don't want to cause to much trouble as the SA - Desmond Sie is a solid guy and very helpful and i don't want to stir up any unnecessary problems. the car is in their hands now and i have a loaner, so im all good, no biggie really....just kinda upset that my baby is not fixed and in my hands. |
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|