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      09-18-2008, 07:07 PM   #1
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Early trips to the service department?

Well, at exactly 1944 miles, this past Tuesday afternoon, I noticed that the "check engine soon" light had come on. At first I thought "Is this car due for some sort of scheduled maintenance I forgot about?" Then, within a few seconds I came to my senses and realized that there is nothing normal or scheduled about the check engine light coming on under 2K miles.

The car seemed to be running fine, so I got home and called the BMW service department. The appointment was scheduled for today. The service advisor was very nice. He said sometimes the car's owners don't screw their gas cap on all the way, and that can trigger the light. I told him I was pretty sure the gas cap was screwed on just fine.

He said sometimes it's a leak somewhere in the fuel tank or fuel line, and they have to perform a "smoke" test to see if the "smoke" leaks out anywhere.

He invited me to "enjoy the coffee and donuts" while I waited for transportation to my work.

Later today, I got the call. Bad fuel pump! Now, I've heard about BMW's bad fuel pumps, but didn't realize just how often this happens. They keep 'em in stock just like replacement bulbs and fuses.

Anyway, it was under warranty, of course, and I can only hope I get a little more than 2K miles out of the next one.

I was wondering how many other 1ers out there have made a trip to the shop so early in their life?... or are most of them perfect so far?
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      09-18-2008, 07:22 PM   #2
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4000+ miles with no problems. Here's hoping to 40k more!
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      09-18-2008, 07:47 PM   #3
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High pressure fuel pump replaced also. No more issues and I am over 10,000 miles now!
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      09-18-2008, 07:48 PM   #4
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2800 miles. and an air bag light came on. In service now to clear the code or whatever. Other than that perfect in every way.
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My adaptive headlights/right headlight went out, and limp mode 2 months ago at around 2000 or so miles. I brought it in, found faulty EPDN solenoids and assembly for headlights. Ordered parts, took car back and last night after picking her up yesterday, same damn issue with headlights(adaptive and right) not working. To say the least I'm pissed. So, I dropped it off a few hours ago. We'll see what happens.
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Brought it in 4 times in first 1400 miles. Some kind of micro-evaporative leak in the fuel tank or related components. Service Engine Soon light appeared 5th time today, at about 1600 miles. Strongly considering taking legal action.
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had to bring it in a 6800 mi for adaptive headlight failure...they replaced the xenon bulb, headlamp and xenon control unit...before that, i got a service engine soon light but it went off after i restarted the car
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Fault 2FBF...replaced high pressure fuel pump at 4000 miles

i was a little shocked (but very thankful) that they had spares in stock

a litle upset with siemens for such a chicken-sh!t pump....i cant complain too much because i do work for siemens and im pretty confident that i will never sell this car
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Again,...my airbag light is on. I have 9,800 miles now. Geez...
Will be calling service tomorrow.
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