135 dies after HPFP Replaced

Gunder135i · 04-05-2011, 11:11 PM

My 135 completely died 300 miles after the recall work being done. Strong smell of fuel was in the cabin. Has this happened to anyone else?

Black Sheep · 04-05-2011, 11:15 PM

I had mine done, I've put on roughly 300 miles since. No issues so far knock on wood... But that sucks hearing that....

IDBMW · 04-06-2011, 05:35 AM

The dealer tried to load software to fix my HPFP one time but within five miles of the dealership it went into limp mode. They did not even test drive my car after the software update since I note the mileage when I take it in. No fuel smell on three HPFP replacements.

ptack · 04-06-2011, 07:27 AM

monkey with a wrench

should not happen

RoundelM3 · 04-06-2011, 08:53 AM

I had 3 HPFP replacements on my 335i - 1st one was done with same model "defective" pump before new design came out; 2nd one was new pump but not installed properly by tech; 3rd replacement has been working great for over a year. Sometimes even BMW techs have a no-good, very bad day.

Ash83 · 04-06-2011, 03:55 PM

My car went for 12k with no HPFP issues at all then last month i took it to the dealer to recalibrate my passenger side Airbag sensor and they told me if i want to update the ECU to the new software that suppose to reduce HPFP failure and i said yes.. 3 days later my car went to limp mode when i was driving at I-75

80MPH @~6K RPM

Mr C · 04-06-2011, 04:33 PM

I have heard of a few cases (on this site) where they did smell GAS in the cabin, after the HPFP replacement. As I remember the dealer didn’t put something back correctly, so it smelled like gas in the cabin.

Do a search, I’m sure that you can find it.

Dackelone · 04-06-2011, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

Smells like a technical FUBAR to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

monkey with a wrench

should not happen

++1. YuP! I agree with the above.

OP - if I were you... I would have your car towed NOT DRIVEN back to your dealer. You most likely have a fuel leak and/or a bad HPFP. Better safe than sorry.

Dackel

Gunder135i · 04-06-2011, 07:31 PM

Yeah apparently it was the monkey with the wrench's fault. Stay away from BMW Houston North off 1960. Fuel line was torn due to faulty installation of new HPFP along with an injector not properly installed causing the cylinder to flood with fuel. I'm lucky I wasn't hurt.Really surprised that the dealership told me this. Probably because they were complaining about another dealership.

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Black Sheep A Zip an a Double Cup 80 Rep 4,462 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McHenry, IL iTrader: (5)	I had mine done, I've put on roughly 300 miles since. No issues so far knock on wood... But that sucks hearing that.... __________________ PTF Tuned \| RB's \| AMS FMIC \| AR DP's \| HPF Exhaust \| CP-E DCI \| Apex Arc 8's \| 235/275 Star Specs \|
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IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	The dealer tried to load software to fix my HPFP one time but within five miles of the dealership it went into limp mode. They did not even test drive my car after the software update since I note the mileage when I take it in. No fuel smell on three HPFP replacements. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
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Ash83 Major 41 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	My car went for 12k with no HPFP issues at all then last month i took it to the dealer to recalibrate my passenger side Airbag sensor and they told me if i want to update the ECU to the new software that suppose to reduce HPFP failure and i said yes.. 3 days later my car went to limp mode when i was driving at I-75 80MPH @~6K RPM __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
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Mr C Captain 41 Rep 754 Posts Drives: E92 Dakar and E90 AW Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I have heard of a few cases (on this site) where they did smell GAS in the cabin, after the HPFP replacement. As I remember the dealer didn’t put something back correctly, so it smelled like gas in the cabin. Do a search, I’m sure that you can find it. __________________ 2011 E90 M3 Alpine White M-DCT 2011 E92 M3 Individual Dakar 6MT
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Gunder135i New Member 4 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 135I Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Yeah apparently it was the monkey with the wrench's fault. Stay away from BMW Houston North off 1960. Fuel line was torn due to faulty installation of new HPFP along with an injector not properly installed causing the cylinder to flood with fuel. I'm lucky I wasn't hurt.Really surprised that the dealership told me this. Probably because they were complaining about another dealership.
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