135i out of commission - Engine light HELP

MrBlonde · 07-11-2011, 03:34 AM

Matty BMW will not just do the right thing. you'll need to bring the car back when it suffers another fault etc until they throw in the towel.

MrBlonde · 07-11-2011, 03:37 AM

It seems to me the software update causes the inline low pressure pump to build up pressure at the HFFP for a few seconds longer than with the original software. That might be enough to prevent long cranks but it's proven to not be a fix for the fuel system problems that often result in a failed HPFP.

Raz0s · 07-11-2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Matty BMW will not just do the right thing. you'll need to bring the car back when it suffers another fault etc until they throw in the towel.

Cheers... looks like i will be doing what i can to force a fault lol

They know how to play the game well.. so tempted to pay for them to replace items as its just annoying taking the car back each time.

If i had my way i would want, Injectors, Cams, Vanos and Exhaust Solarnoid, HPFP all replaced

Oh and maybe turbos aswell hahahahaha.... just to cover all bases of known consistent issues

Raz0s · 07-11-2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Did you remove the Procede, or not bothered. Which dealer?

I will PM in regards to this

SimonB · 10-21-2011, 08:40 AM

I got the 'Engine Fault, check Engine' error all of a sudden this afternoon. Rang AC to confirm that it was okay to keep going and when I next started the car. it was gone.

Had a bit of an oil smell while in 'limp mode', and the exhaust sounded a bit rougher, but other than that, nothing.

I've had an HPFP changed previously and am 'due' for the Injectors campaign and have heard squat from the dealer for over a month. Sheez, they're useless. Even bagged the shit out of them in the BMW survey, deserved IMO, and still haven't heard anything.

Guess I'll be booking it in next week, plus it's just out of bloody warranty.

Pretz · 03-17-2012, 09:15 AM

Sounds like I may have the same problem. Gave it a bit of throttle and on came the yellow engine light + the cat warning light (steady, not flashing). Engine felt as though it's running on 4 cylinders. I then coasted downhill for a while, lights went off, all is well.

No long cranks and car has only 35,000k (I just bought it but from researching previous owners I doubt it had been driven hard) so can't believe it could be worn camshafts.

One related issue was some misfiring while accelerating up a reasonably steep hill. No warning lights and cleared of its own accord when back to being driven gently on the flat.

From this, I'd say HPFP sounds like a reasonable bet. Wonder if I can get this covered under statutory second hand warranty?

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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	Matty BMW will not just do the right thing. you'll need to bring the car back when it suffers another fault etc until they throw in the towel. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	It seems to me the software update causes the inline low pressure pump to build up pressure at the HFFP for a few seconds longer than with the original software. That might be enough to prevent long cranks but it's proven to not be a fix for the fuel system problems that often result in a failed HPFP. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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10-21-2011, 08:40 AM	#27
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	I got the 'Engine Fault, check Engine' error all of a sudden this afternoon. Rang AC to confirm that it was okay to keep going and when I next started the car. it was gone. Had a bit of an oil smell while in 'limp mode', and the exhaust sounded a bit rougher, but other than that, nothing. I've had an HPFP changed previously and am 'due' for the Injectors campaign and have heard squat from the dealer for over a month. Sheez, they're useless. Even bagged the shit out of them in the BMW survey, deserved IMO, and still haven't heard anything. Guess I'll be booking it in next week, plus it's just out of bloody warranty. __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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03-17-2012, 09:15 AM	#28
Pretz New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 08 135i MSport Convertible 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Sounds like I may have the same problem. Gave it a bit of throttle and on came the yellow engine light + the cat warning light (steady, not flashing). Engine felt as though it's running on 4 cylinders. I then coasted downhill for a while, lights went off, all is well. No long cranks and car has only 35,000k (I just bought it but from researching previous owners I doubt it had been driven hard) so can't believe it could be worn camshafts. One related issue was some misfiring while accelerating up a reasonably steep hill. No warning lights and cleared of its own accord when back to being driven gently on the flat. From this, I'd say HPFP sounds like a reasonable bet. Wonder if I can get this covered under statutory second hand warranty? Last edited by Pretz; 03-18-2012 at 08:08 PM.. Reason: Grammatical
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