My turn, dreaded fuel pump failure

Christos · 02-12-2009, 05:54 PM

ok, I have a 2008 335i coupe, 19200 miles, build date, 10/23/2007. Over the last week I noticed the usual symptoms of longer starts. This morning was noticeably longer and when I left work tonight, it had the longest start of all. Then within 2 miles of home the car started to sputter, drag, hesitate, and groan and then all of a sudden the engine malfunction light came on and reduced power warning in the idrive. Drove to Dealer, they said to come back tomorrow morning to get a rental car. I also asked for the version 32.x.x software update.

leon · 02-12-2009, 05:56 PM

damn

jonerik26 · 02-12-2009, 06:00 PM

scared mine might be going too..... 25,000 miles so far... fingers crossed...

good luck with the repairs though

John 070 · 02-12-2009, 06:10 PM

Good luck, I guess based on your mileage we just don't know when it will happen. I've got 11k but my car is old (12/06 delivery)...

elegant · 02-12-2009, 06:38 PM

Got mine replaced at 2,800 miles; car has run like a top ever since.

shaddai · 02-12-2009, 07:18 PM

Welcome to the club.

harlequin314 · 02-12-2009, 07:22 PM

mine happened around then. i wish i'd gotten an m3.

Hoothout · 02-12-2009, 07:31 PM

it seems to happen to the coupes alot

undecided · 02-12-2009, 10:00 PM

And I only have 8K miles.

Gig103 · 02-12-2009, 10:34 PM

I just posted over on the Fest -- mine went last weekend while in the middle of the desert on my way to Las Vegas. 13k miles, 04/08 build. Desert BMW fixed me up same day.

Christos · 02-15-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Christos

ok, I have a 2008 335i coupe, 19200 miles, build date, 10/23/2007. Over the last week I noticed the usual symptoms of longer starts. This morning was noticeably longer and when I left work tonight, it had the longest start of all. Then within 2 miles of home the car started to sputter, drag, hesitate, and groan and then all of a sudden the engine malfunction light came on and reduced power warning in the idrive. Drove to Dealer, they said to come back tomorrow morning to get a rental car. I also asked for the version 32.x.x software update.

I am actually glad it finally went. I always had the failure in on my mind. Plus just got a transfer to MClean, Va, so I will be driving back and forth for the next 12 months until I relocate permanently.

2swift · 02-24-2009, 10:42 AM

My "malfunction - reduced power" light came on this morning.

Turned off/on the car twice and it went away.

I'm hesitant to take my car to the dealership because of the BOV I have in my car. Do you know if they'll still fix the fuel pump issue without voiding my warranty after looking at the bov?

MRQturbo · 02-24-2009, 11:05 AM

we need someone to make a hard data count of all failures and document them so we can get a rough idea of how fairly common this problem is....has this been done before??....i don't seem to know of anyone in my area that has had this problem with theirs yet....

Nomad · 02-24-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MRQturbo

we need someone to make a hard data count of all failures and document them so we can get a rough idea of how fairly common this problem is....has this been done before??....i don't seem to know of anyone in my area that has had this problem with theirs yet....

Go for it.....

Bluesummer · 02-24-2009, 11:11 AM

state the name of the gas you usually use guys. I had 2 HPFP failed on me when I used Shell, then I switch to 100% Mobil. I was better off although the car was bought back anyway.

methodtim · 02-24-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by leon

damn

undecided · 02-24-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRQturbo

we need someone to make a hard data count of all failures and document them so we can get a rough idea of how fairly common this problem is....has this been done before??....i don't seem to know of anyone in my area that has had this problem with theirs yet....

It's not if, it's when it's going to fail....
At least for the 1st two versions of the HPFP. I don't know if the 3rd version is as bad.

DC5ITR88 · 02-24-2009, 01:37 PM

it is ridiculous how 50K cars have this problem...

what if the car dies at 2AM and your stranded in the middle of no where. BMW dealerships are closed and you will be forced to tow your car to who knows where...

bsamoul · 02-24-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DC5ITR88

it is ridiculous how 50K cars have this problem...

what if the car dies at 2AM and your stranded in the middle of no where. BMW dealerships are closed and you will be forced to tow your car to who knows where...

Joonsup · 02-24-2009, 01:40 PM

crap i have an 08 with a similar build date and about 18k miles.

2swift · 02-24-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 2swift

My "malfunction - reduced power" light came on this morning.

Turned off/on the car twice and it went away.

I'm hesitant to take my car to the dealership because of the BOV I have in my car. Do you know if they'll still fix the fuel pump issue without voiding my warranty after looking at the bov?

Anyone have an answer to my question above?

I'm at almost 24,000 miles

bmwmike335 · 02-24-2009, 04:46 PM

^ take it outtt

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Christos Captain 189 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2019 Z4 s3.0 Msport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central, NJ iTrader: (0)	My turn, dreaded fuel pump failure ok, I have a 2008 335i coupe, 19200 miles, build date, 10/23/2007. Over the last week I noticed the usual symptoms of longer starts. This morning was noticeably longer and when I left work tonight, it had the longest start of all. Then within 2 miles of home the car started to sputter, drag, hesitate, and groan and then all of a sudden the engine malfunction light came on and reduced power warning in the idrive. Drove to Dealer, they said to come back tomorrow morning to get a rental car. I also asked for the version 32.x.x software update. __________________ 2019 Z4 sDrive 30i Msport, Previously owned BMWs, 2014 428i Msport, 2008 335i Coupe, 2007 328xi sedan, 2002 325i sedan 1996 318ti (loved this little car)
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Good luck, I guess based on your mileage we just don't know when it will happen. I've got 11k but my car is old (12/06 delivery)...
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2swift Captain 206 Rep 782 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So. Cal. iTrader: (19)	My "malfunction - reduced power" light came on this morning. Turned off/on the car twice and it went away. I'm hesitant to take my car to the dealership because of the BOV I have in my car. Do you know if they'll still fix the fuel pump issue without voiding my warranty after looking at the bov? __________________ 2023 IOMG G80 M3 - 6MT 2018 Tesla Model 3 - SOLD! 2016 F80 M3 6MT - SOLD! 2014 Porsche 991 C2S - SOLD! 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT - SOLD!
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DC5ITR88 Private First Class 4 Rep 117 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	it is ridiculous how 50K cars have this problem... what if the car dies at 2AM and your stranded in the middle of no where. BMW dealerships are closed and you will be forced to tow your car to who knows where...
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