[fnc]

Got a call back today on the high pressure pump failures. My source informed me it is unlikely due to ethanol. He is being told directly that the failures are due to a manufacturing defect. The latest pumps have been solid and fault free.

Keep in mind this is his experience.

[hanmaas]

Originally Posted by Andras

I suspect the 335i destined to the States are built with cheaper materials than the European ones.

You must be joking.

[que2k]

+1

335's are way more expensive in Canada, however we get a lot more bells and whistles as standard.....

[OverDrive]

what is the approximate date on which the fault-free HPFP's were released? when I replaced mine 2 weeks ago, on the service summary sheet it said that the HPFP was produced/received on august of 2008. However, my car has been showing the same HPFP failure signs again and so I want to make sure that I get the right HPFP this time.

[fnc]

Originally Posted by OverDrive

what is the approximate date on which the fault-free HPFP's were released? when I replaced mine 2 weeks ago, on the service summary sheet it said that the HPFP was produced/received on august of 2008. However, my car has been showing the same HPFP failure signs again and so I want to make sure that I get the right HPFP this time.

Do you know the part number of your latest pump? the 8/08 pumps a were reman and I believe no longer being sold. There is a newer part number 13 51 7 592 881 (the latest and claimed fault free number)

HTH

[Dubbedoutbimmer]

Originally Posted by 1clean335i

hate to burst your bubble, but you about 2 weeks late.

hey he just made my day I had not heard of this some of us do actualy have to work to pay for these cars

[Dubbedoutbimmer]

Originally Posted by 335e92tx

Doubtful. Some owners have had repeated failures after very short intervals of operation (from previous replacement).

I have replaced 3 in less than one year and 16,000 miles

[fnc]

Originally Posted by Dubbedoutbimmer

I have replaced 3 in less than one year and 16,000 miles

Ugh. sounds like no fun. The real bummerlife will be when BMW no longer has to pay.

[midlife]

sorry if this has been already posted but:
does this 10year HPFP warantee apply to international warantees also?

example: i am in south america and do not have a north american bmw warantee of 4-5 years.
my bmw dealer warantee is only good for 2 years.

thanks

[OverDrive]

Originally Posted by fnc

Do you know the part number of your latest pump? the 8/08 pumps a were reman and I believe no longer being sold. There is a newer part number 13 51 7 592 881 (the latest and claimed fault free number)

HTH

My current HPFP has that same part number but i seem to be having problems again. I replaced it last week and on the service summary sheer it states that it was replaced with one that arrive in Aug/08 and it has part number 13 51 7 592 881. Right now, the rpms still fluctuate at idle. I'm taking the car in tomorrow to get it checked and I'll ask them for the latest released HPFP.

[tibra1]

VERY IMPORTANT

Guys please report the HFPF issue to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association..Here is the link.

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/Complaint.cfm

The more complaints they receive the more likely that they could force BMW to issue a recall and fix this problem once and for all.

There is also an online petition to get our voices heard about the HPFP problems with our cars..PLEASE spread this around..get as many people to sign as possible.. I just did

http://www.petitiononline.com/fixpump/petition.html

Also this problem is finally starting to get some media attention so we need to make a stink to the rest of the world and not just here on the forums. Check this article out...

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/au...ompa/19560998/

[hun77777]

i sign that petition a year ago. still nothing happened and i have long crank still

[tibra1]

Originally Posted by hun77777

i sign that petition a year ago. still nothing happened and i have long crank still

I know its frustrating but if everyone spreads the word n we can get some big numbers..n then maybe something can be done...I edited my post and included an online complaint form for the NHTSA.. this one is def worthwhile as they r the ones w the power to force recalls..key is to complain and say there was an injury..the article i attached (and this was just last month) said they conducted an investigation based on only 187 complaints..out of that only 4% reported injuries...so they closed the investigation.. 187?? r u kidding the forums by themselves have thousands w this problem..but they need to complete this complaint and get heard.

Bottom line is everyone who owns any of these cars has or will have an HPFP issue..the key is to let the authorities know about it..I mean what other options do we have?

[hun77777]

just filed complaints on NHTSA. will see how that go

[SoonerE39]

Sorry to bump an old thread but did they ever extend the 10 year 120 miles to the HPFP on the 2010 and later models?

[HeavyMetalRocker]

I also hate to burst any bubbles but the likelihood of them honoring this on any modified car is slim to none!!!

[GOS7]

So if I have HPFP issues I can just pull it into the dealer even though i'm the third owner without issue?

[lostsailor]

What does the hpfp bolt to? I broke this part install a new hpfp.

[nicky dj]

Originally Posted by lostsailor

What does the hpfp bolt to? I broke this part install a new hpfp.

It's under the intake manifold under, under and right of the alternator.

[oilcrankinject]

The HPFP bolts to the vacuum pump.