Fuel injectors. How long do I have?

Ufamizm · 05-14-2014, 03:31 PM

Hey guys. Bought a 135i a few weeks back, and was having extended crank issues on warm starts (if i left the car sit for a few hours after being driven hot) I took it to BMW and to my surprise, it has CPO warranty for another 14 months! I took it in and they couldn't replicate the problem but they did the HPFP anyways. Still having the issue which leads me to believe its a fuel injector. They said i would have to leave it for an extended period of time until they can replicate the issue. Problem is, Im driving back to CT from FL in a week in one day. Leaving at 5am, arriving at 10 or 11pm I plan on only stopping 5-6 times. Only really when I need fuel or to use the bathroom. Car has 78K on it with factory injectors. Would you advise against this? or should i just go for it?

sparky1_2007 · 05-14-2014, 04:23 PM

see if the dealer can give you a free loaner and take that on your trip.

Ufamizm · 05-14-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky1_2007

see if the dealer can give you a free loaner and take that on your trip.

I would, but I'm going to be there for 3 months which is why i was going to take my car in the first place.

Ufamizm · 05-17-2014, 01:43 AM

bump

Silenus · 05-17-2014, 12:23 PM

You believe it has injector problems or the dealer does? Injectors don't typically cause a long crank. Was the battery tested?

Ufamizm · 05-17-2014, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Silenus

You believe it has injector problems or the dealer does? Injectors don't typically cause a long crank. Was the battery tested?

Well i feel like it wouldn't be a battery because it only does it when its slightly worm. IE 2-3 hours to cool down. I don't believe they checked the battery. Is that something I can do or does the dealer need to do it. Sorry iff thats a dumb question. i went from a 2001 to a 2009 so its quite a bit different.

Ufamizm · 05-19-2014, 10:27 AM

BUMP sorry. this is time sensitive. I need to know if i should replace the battery before or after my 1000 miles in one day?

Reapur · 05-19-2014, 01:13 PM

SO is where you're going devoid of a BMW dealership? If you have CPO you can walk into any dealer to get this issue taken care of. If you're only suffering from long cranks I really don't think you'll have an issue making it to your destination.

Sign up for AAA as a backup. Its essential to have anyways.

Ufamizm · 06-03-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Reapur

SO is where you're going devoid of a BMW dealership? If you have CPO you can walk into any dealer to get this issue taken care of. If you're only suffering from long cranks I really don't think you'll have an issue making it to your destination.

Sign up for AAA as a backup. Its essential to have anyways.

They told me they have to replicate the problem. Im home now which is good, didn't have any problems. It starting to bog on idle too now. The RPMs will stay steady then just blip down quick and the back to normal idle

Lmaiuri · 06-03-2014, 10:04 AM

carbon issue?

Ufamizm · 06-08-2014, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lmaiuri

carbon issue?

walnut blasted 10k ago

05-14-2014, 03:31 PM	#1
Ufamizm Private First Class 21 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M40i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (1) Garage List [0.00]	Fuel injectors. How long do I have? Hey guys. Bought a 135i a few weeks back, and was having extended crank issues on warm starts (if i left the car sit for a few hours after being driven hot) I took it to BMW and to my surprise, it has CPO warranty for another 14 months! I took it in and they couldn't replicate the problem but they did the HPFP anyways. Still having the issue which leads me to believe its a fuel injector. They said i would have to leave it for an extended period of time until they can replicate the issue. Problem is, Im driving back to CT from FL in a week in one day. Leaving at 5am, arriving at 10 or 11pm I plan on only stopping 5-6 times. Only really when I need fuel or to use the bathroom. Car has 78K on it with factory injectors. Would you advise against this? or should i just go for it?
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Silenus Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	You believe it has injector problems or the dealer does? Injectors don't typically cause a long crank. Was the battery tested?
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Ufamizm Private First Class 21 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M40i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (1) Garage List [0.00]	BUMP sorry. this is time sensitive. I need to know if i should replace the battery before or after my 1000 miles in one day?
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Reapur Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	SO is where you're going devoid of a BMW dealership? If you have CPO you can walk into any dealer to get this issue taken care of. If you're only suffering from long cranks I really don't think you'll have an issue making it to your destination. Sign up for AAA as a backup. Its essential to have anyways.
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