Letter from BMW-NA about HPFP !!

SLCGoonski · 05-22-2009, 10:59 PM

drive the damn car...that's what BMW roadside assistance is for. They'll take care of you.

kryzeofkrayzie · 05-22-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tman1800

I got my letter today. 10yrs or 100,000 miles WOW. BMW must know that they have a issue with the fuel pump.
I am a diesel Mechanic and back in 94 chevy extended there warranty for their diesel fuel pumps for 10 years 100,000 miles. The fuel pump was placed in the valley of the engine whiich caused a condition called "heat Soak"

You would think that BMW engineers would come up with a good solution and not just extend their warrany.

I read about a lot people have issues with there fuel pumps. I hope I never have a problems with mine.

Mine actually said 10 years or 120,000 miles.

ontopofm · 05-22-2009, 11:27 PM

Who have not receive the letter........yet? I havent

DR_E92 · 05-23-2009, 12:05 AM

i got mine... 10 years or 120k miles..

i could care less about how much they'll claim to cover. show up with some dci and wave that warranty goodbye

TheTwinz · 05-23-2009, 01:45 AM

I got mine today, but have yet to receive my 1 year DRAWING! damn it

Mahhvinn · 05-23-2009, 02:01 AM

i got mine today aswell. ironically i just got my car back yesterday from my dealership because my car went into limp mode and the hpfp failed.. haha

Jed · 05-23-2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fotios335i

Im sure there is a huge number of 335's without any issues.

That's the problem with forums. You don't see people post "hey! there's nothing wrong with my car!"

ZBMW · 05-23-2009, 08:54 AM

I guess I'll get laughed off this forum, but I think it was an excellent proactive gesture to reassure owners that the company stands behind their cars. It's an expensive job to replace it and it's the only reoccurring problem that affects the driveability of the car. Most of the mods that have been done don't stress the pump much, if at all, so I read they are implying that your warranty is safe.
After driving the car for two years I'm convinced BMW has a winner and it will give me many good years of service.

bulldog_yyc · 05-23-2009, 08:57 AM

can someone scan the letter?

2e9x's · 05-23-2009, 09:06 AM

I did not get mine yet, despite the fact my car has had 2 pumps replaced already in <17,000 miles.

bulldog_yyc · 05-23-2009, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldasicex5

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4106

Tman1800 · 05-23-2009, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kryzeofkrayzie

Mine actually said 10 years or 120,000 miles.

Sorry 120,000 miles

kgb1637 · 05-23-2009, 10:28 AM

Got mine yesterday woot woot.

lawdude · 05-23-2009, 11:09 AM

I had a 2002 Acura TLS which had rumored tranny problems. When I got the letter from Acura extending my tranny warranty to 100,000 mile I became concerned that the tranny might quit in the middle of nowhere. Within 6 months I replaced the TLS with a G35.

Now that BMW acknowledges that the HPFP problem is more than anectodal my concern factor just spiked. If y'all don't hear anything from me a few months from now that would mean I'm no longer cruising in a BMW.

Zeph · 05-23-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fotios335i

Did you have to have it replaced yet?...if not I dont see how your afraid to drive the car long distances. I have 39k on my car and havent had an issue.Im sure there is a huge number of 335's without any issues. you make it sound like the car is a piece of crap. Being afraid to drive one of the best cars on earth is rediculous.

Because I have all the symptoms... 5 second starts (mostly when cold), rough idle, occasional limp modes when WOT, etc. I have had my regular fuel pump replaced a long time ago, but never the HPFP yet (which is giving signs of failure). I am just under 9k miles so far.

cstmx_ryder · 05-23-2009, 04:57 PM

Got mine letter today........

Just a thought though, my car has been having rough idle for the last week or so, but no other symptoms pointing to a failed HPFP. Should I revert everything back to stock and tell them I'm encountering the problems as they described and have them check and possibly replace my HPFP?

I mean, if they acknowledge that they have some failing HPFPs out there, then regardless of the car's mods or if it's stock, they should be willing to replace the HPFP if it indeed checks out to be a dud?

TIA

Kit523 · 05-23-2009, 05:12 PM

is the extend warranty only for american?
what about canada
anyone from canada got the letter yet?

Freak · 05-23-2009, 05:30 PM

Guys

It is not very nice. My car is a July 08 production , with only 3000 miles, and the fuel pump is gone. The is shaking like hell and all the engine lights are on.

It must be very bad for the car to have this issues, since it could compromise other parts of the motor.

It is a shame for BMW.

Best,
Freak

stimpy · 05-23-2009, 05:45 PM

What is MY2007-2008? "MY"?

lawdude · 05-23-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

What is MY2007-2008? "MY"?

Model Year

504Boy · 05-23-2009, 06:26 PM

Just got my letter. Haven't had problems but good to know that they will take care of it.

jonm42 · 05-23-2009, 07:34 PM

Got the letter -- no problems other than a sensor which caused a momentary rough cold idle; replaced and back to smooth...

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05-22-2009, 11:27 PM	#25
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05-23-2009, 01:45 AM	#27
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ZBMW Black Forest Bimmerphile 2 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	I guess I'll get laughed off this forum, but I think it was an excellent proactive gesture to reassure owners that the company stands behind their cars. It's an expensive job to replace it and it's the only reoccurring problem that affects the driveability of the car. Most of the mods that have been done don't stress the pump much, if at all, so I read they are implying that your warranty is safe. After driving the car for two years I'm convinced BMW has a winner and it will give me many good years of service.
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05-23-2009, 09:06 AM	#32
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lawdude Colonel 93 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 335i ZPP ZSP TiAg MT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	I had a 2002 Acura TLS which had rumored tranny problems. When I got the letter from Acura extending my tranny warranty to 100,000 mile I became concerned that the tranny might quit in the middle of nowhere. Within 6 months I replaced the TLS with a G35. Now that BMW acknowledges that the HPFP problem is more than anectodal my concern factor just spiked. If y'all don't hear anything from me a few months from now that would mean I'm no longer cruising in a BMW. __________________ What do I know? I'm insane.
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05-23-2009, 04:57 PM	#38
cstmx_ryder Colonel 164 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	Got mine letter today........ Just a thought though, my car has been having rough idle for the last week or so, but no other symptoms pointing to a failed HPFP. Should I revert everything back to stock and tell them I'm encountering the problems as they described and have them check and possibly replace my HPFP? I mean, if they acknowledge that they have some failing HPFPs out there, then regardless of the car's mods or if it's stock, they should be willing to replace the HPFP if it indeed checks out to be a dud? TIA __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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Kit523 Major General 375 Rep 7,076 Posts Drives: F80 M3/FK8/C63S Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: B.C. Vancouver iTrader: (27)	is the extend warranty only for american? what about canada anyone from canada got the letter yet?
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05-23-2009, 05:30 PM	#40
Freak Enlisted Member 6 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SP Brazil iTrader: (1)	Guys It is not very nice. My car is a July 08 production , with only 3000 miles, and the fuel pump is gone. The is shaking like hell and all the engine lights are on. It must be very bad for the car to have this issues, since it could compromise other parts of the motor. It is a shame for BMW. Best, Freak __________________ " If everything is in control, you're just too slow"
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05-23-2009, 06:26 PM	#43
504Boy Private 6 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harvey, LA iTrader: (0)	Just got my letter. Haven't had problems but good to know that they will take care of it. __________________ 335i Sedan/Sparkling Graphite/Auto/Sport Pkg
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