replace fuel pump before it fail?? possible?

cuizhuoyi01 · 11-04-2008, 08:52 PM

I just bought a 2008 135i, the car is working fine, and only 2000km, I read a lot about fuel pump issue, so am i able to replace the fuel pump before the problem start?

do you think BMW Aus will do it for me??

thanks!

EspressoBoy · 11-04-2008, 08:58 PM

No.

You asked... lol

Kris · 11-04-2008, 08:59 PM

Why would BMW replace something on your car that isn't broken?

cuizhuoyi01 · 11-04-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EspressoBoy

No.

You asked... lol

thanks

have you replace the fuel pump yet?

cuizhuoyi01 · 11-04-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

Why would BMW replace something on your car that isn't broken?

I just don't want worry about fuel pump. lol``lol``

Chop79 · 11-04-2008, 09:04 PM

It does suck knowing that it may fail at any time. I have lost some confidence in my car after my HPFP failure. Hopefully I have thousands of worry free miles ahead of me.

EspressoBoy · 11-04-2008, 09:05 PM

Do not worry... take it 1 day at a time.

Just know what the symptoms are and keep an eye on it. This problem is quite easy to spot thanks to those who have posted.

I think the first symptom is long start... then second 1 is a Limp car. It has not happened to me, so you will have to RTFM here to find out exactly. If you want a lot of info, you can also PM those that it has happened to. Or just post. I am sure most will explain in great detail.

EspressoBoy

PS
My engine, it has not burned out yet, do you think they will replace it? See the logic? OK it's not the same, cause this is an on going issue... but so is the ECU and they won't replace that either. It's all about the mighty $$$ obviously. And if the failure rate is not higher, they won't throw money away. Plus if the car is too perfect, what kind of $$$ can they get from us once the warranty is over. Gotta save something... to fail after the warranty is gone... lol

cuizhuoyi01 · 11-04-2008, 09:16 PM

I worry about the fuel pump. because for evos if the fuel pump get failed the evo's engine will get fu'ked as well.

I'm not sure the N54, that why i hope i can replace it before it fail.

Guran · 11-05-2008, 04:22 PM

Why not ask your BMW service department then? It could be an amusing experience.

Zuzu · 11-09-2008, 04:58 AM

I have had my fuel pump replaced.. The pump didnt fail, just had the warning symptoms..

IBSC · 11-11-2008, 08:50 PM

Simple, go into your dealer and tell them your car is intermittantly taking a while to start and that I has cut out on you.
Tell them the symptoms are there (intermittantly, fantastic word) and you know other owners who have had the same problem and eventually been stranded when the fuel pump dies and you want it fixed.
Diagnosis may not show fuel pump failure but they have to do something for you.

Zuzu · 11-11-2008, 09:30 PM

Hi Darren...Whats the point of replacing a perfectly good fuel pump on the assumption that it might be faulty in the future..

You will probably then get a faulty fuel pump as the replacement..

If it aint broken why fix it.:iono:

TimMc · 11-12-2008, 06:06 AM

I presume all the latest delivery 135's have an upgraded, fault free pump fitted..?

Guran · 11-12-2008, 04:00 PM

Mine certianly isn't showing any symptoms.

Zuzu · 11-12-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

I presume all the latest delivery 135's have an upgraded, fault free pump fitted..?

Supposedly Tim..:iono:

But then they said that about the first delivery of 1ers as well..

professor · 11-12-2008, 04:28 PM

the only symptom my car is showing of bad behavior is me.

Zuzu · 11-12-2008, 04:34 PM

I think most of the 135's are showing some type of "Owner Behavior Symptoms" Professor...

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EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Do not worry... take it 1 day at a time. Just know what the symptoms are and keep an eye on it. This problem is quite easy to spot thanks to those who have posted. I think the first symptom is long start... then second 1 is a Limp car. It has not happened to me, so you will have to RTFM here to find out exactly. If you want a lot of info, you can also PM those that it has happened to. Or just post. I am sure most will explain in great detail. EspressoBoy PS My engine, it has not burned out yet, do you think they will replace it? See the logic? OK it's not the same, cause this is an on going issue... but so is the ECU and they won't replace that either. It's all about the mighty $$$ obviously. And if the failure rate is not higher, they won't throw money away. Plus if the car is too perfect, what kind of $$$ can they get from us once the warranty is over. Gotta save something... to fail after the warranty is gone... lol
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cuizhuoyi01 EVO 7 Rep 193 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	I worry about the fuel pump. because for evos if the fuel pump get failed the evo's engine will get fu'ked as well. I'm not sure the N54, that why i hope i can replace it before it fail. __________________ 135 EVO
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	Why not ask your BMW service department then? It could be an amusing experience. __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	I have had my fuel pump replaced.. The pump didnt fail, just had the warning symptoms..
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IBSC New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2008 iTrader: (0)	Simple, go into your dealer and tell them your car is intermittantly taking a while to start and that I has cut out on you. Tell them the symptoms are there (intermittantly, fantastic word) and you know other owners who have had the same problem and eventually been stranded when the fuel pump dies and you want it fixed. Diagnosis may not show fuel pump failure but they have to do something for you. __________________ Darren Mitchell Independent BMW Service Centre 2/5 Hydro Rise, Bibra Lake Western Australia, 6163, Australia Telephone: 0404 628 738 International: +61 404 628 738 service@independentbmwservicecentre.com [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Current Drives: 1989 BMW ETURDY 318i M40 - Bog Stock Standard 2008 Honda Civic Sport (Missus) Waiting On: Lotto win PLEASE TRY TO REMEMBER, WE DONT MAKE THEM AND WE DONT BREAK THEM, WE JUST FIX THEM :iono:
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi Darren...Whats the point of replacing a perfectly good fuel pump on the assumption that it might be faulty in the future.. You will probably then get a faulty fuel pump as the replacement.. If it aint broken why fix it.:iono:
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	I presume all the latest delivery 135's have an upgraded, fault free pump fitted..? __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	Mine certianly isn't showing any symptoms. __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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