Buying a 335i, should I be worried about the HPFP being replaced7

tracerit · 02-13-2012, 04:22 PM

seller says his HPFP were replaced three times while the car was under warranty even though there were no issues. The warranty is over now. That just strikes me as odd, I would imagine the dealership only replacing if needed and if they were doing it preventatively, three times?

Even though they're covered for 10 years, I'm still concerned.

M3_WC · 02-13-2012, 04:50 PM

Not really that uncommon. There are numerous people with multiple replacements, 3 is nothing.

tracerit · 02-13-2012, 05:15 PM

maybe i have this misconception about dealers being lazy and only replacing parts when they're broken. why fix if it's not broken (yet haha).

RaihaX · 02-13-2012, 05:18 PM

You guys have 10 years warranty and even if you don't is a pretty cheap part to replace!

dlbrooks18 · 02-13-2012, 05:47 PM

No worries here. HPFPs were "recalled" for replacement along with updated software by BMW NA, it was not a dealer by dealer decision to do so.. it's covered under warranty so dealers are reimbursed for parts + labor. And again you have an extended 10 year warranty for peace of mind. I had my fuel pump replaced and requested that they not update my software but was informed that BMW NA required new software with HPFP replacements since 2011, the new software apparently primes the pump before startup or something like that..

335xi Kevo · 02-13-2012, 06:30 PM

theres a good DIY here on how to do it as well. Seems like alot but a good reason to clean the valves while your in there

Beemw335 · 02-13-2012, 08:56 PM

Hpfp isnt really a common issue anymore..
10 year warranty so dont sweat it.

blisstik · 02-13-2012, 10:15 PM

Just make sure you have they have the recall done prior to purchasing.

MR.Slick1029 · 02-13-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tracerit

seller says his HPFP were replaced three times while the car was under warranty even though there were no issues. The warranty is over now. That just strikes me as odd, I would imagine the dealership only replacing if needed and if they were doing it preventatively, three times?

Even though they're covered for 10 years, I'm still concerned.

Dont sweat it, Honestly if i found an n54 with 5 HPFP replacements i wouldnt really care as the lattest HPFP's have been treating everyone pretty good.

Plus its like $500-600 installed depending where you go to replace it.

tracerit · 02-13-2012, 10:28 PM

very cool, feel more comfortable after hearing from 335i owners

test drove the car tonight, like it but just have some concern about the wheel/suspension setup but that's for another thread.

vase330 · 02-13-2012, 10:56 PM

All cars are covered by BMW to 120K miles. I am on the forth one here. It seems to have finally done the trick as far as I can tell. Other than inconvenience I don't see any other worry about the HPFP.

BMWsky · 02-14-2012, 06:51 AM

Like Vase30, I had a 4th one put in about a year ago (May) with no issues since, including a fair amount of track time and a tune. It appears the latest one is holding up much better without as many failures.

techwhiz · 02-14-2012, 06:59 PM

10 years, 120K Miles. Don't sweat it.

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M3_WC Brigadier General 1040 Rep 3,622 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Not really that uncommon. There are numerous people with multiple replacements, 3 is nothing.
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tracerit Captain 139 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach/OC, CA iTrader: (9)	maybe i have this misconception about dealers being lazy and only replacing parts when they're broken. why fix if it's not broken (yet haha).
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	You guys have 10 years warranty and even if you don't is a pretty cheap part to replace!
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dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,736 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	No worries here. HPFPs were "recalled" for replacement along with updated software by BMW NA, it was not a dealer by dealer decision to do so.. it's covered under warranty so dealers are reimbursed for parts + labor. And again you have an extended 10 year warranty for peace of mind. I had my fuel pump replaced and requested that they not update my software but was informed that BMW NA required new software with HPFP replacements since 2011, the new software apparently primes the pump before startup or something like that.. __________________ 2008 E90 335
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335xi Kevo Lieutenant 26 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (3)	theres a good DIY here on how to do it as well. Seems like alot but a good reason to clean the valves while your in there __________________ 08' 335xi 6MT Space Metallic Grey Premium, Nav, Cold weather, Sport Procede 2.5, DCI, Forge DV, PWM, Scoops, KW V1, ETS 5" FMIC, VRSF Downpipes, M3 Skirts
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Beemw335 Colonel 62 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: My car is my home iTrader: (2)	Hpfp isnt really a common issue anymore.. 10 year warranty so dont sweat it.
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blisstik Lieutenant Colonel 151 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California iTrader: (14)	Just make sure you have they have the recall done prior to purchasing.
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tracerit Captain 139 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach/OC, CA iTrader: (9)	very cool, feel more comfortable after hearing from 335i owners test drove the car tonight, like it but just have some concern about the wheel/suspension setup but that's for another thread.
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vase330 Colonel 102 Rep 2,760 Posts Drives: 19 E63S; 15.5 RangeRover ATB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arlington, Va iTrader: (1)	All cars are covered by BMW to 120K miles. I am on the forth one here. It seems to have finally done the trick as far as I can tell. Other than inconvenience I don't see any other worry about the HPFP. __________________ E92 335 \| Space Gray \| Saddle Brown Dakota \| Dark Burl Trim \| ZPP \| ZSP \| AT \| Idrive \| 6FL \| FBO \| Dinan CAI \| Quaife LSD \| STG3 PROCede.
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02-14-2012, 06:51 AM	#12
BMWsky Major 24 Rep 1,244 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Webster NY iTrader: (1)	Like Vase30, I had a 4th one put in about a year ago (May) with no issues since, including a fair amount of track time and a tune. It appears the latest one is holding up much better without as many failures.
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02-14-2012, 06:59 PM	#13
techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	10 years, 120K Miles. Don't sweat it.
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