135i gremlins

amalgamman · 03-22-2009, 03:47 AM

Hi everyone,

Has BMW addressed the issue of the HPFP failures and the third brake lights on 2009 models? I've read some embarrassing stories of brake lights coming off at the car wash and fuel pumps failing after the first couple of hundred kays.

sparoz · 03-22-2009, 05:14 AM

HPFP - Yes, but I think people are still having problems. Brake lights - not that I know of.

Add to that list is the sticking dash tray

jksgoh · 03-22-2009, 05:18 AM

is the HPFP a 135i phenomenon? and are they only replacing it when it becomes a problem?

sparoz · 03-22-2009, 05:28 AM

335i as well, I think they have a new design - but it seems to be still be a problem.

Zuzu · 03-22-2009, 05:51 AM

Had my HPFP replaced at 2500km's...

Now up to 9500km's and no pobs touch wood..

jksgoh · 03-22-2009, 03:17 PM

so is it right to assume its a problem associated with the 35i engines and not, for example, the 125i

gtaday51 · 03-22-2009, 03:30 PM

Yes. Its for the x35i only. My friend's dad's 535i lost its fuel pump after about 10K miles.

Monaco35Dream · 03-22-2009, 03:40 PM

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so is it right to assume its a problem associated with the 35i engines and not, for example, the 125i

The N54 engine has 2 fuel pumps. The one that is failing is the High Pressure Fuel Pump. BMW will replace it when it is needed. I am calling my dealer tomorrow to try and get the new fuel pump as my car has been having long cranks for the past week. I know of another member that has had his HPFP replaced by complaining about long cranks...Kinda just want the new one so I don't have to worry about it on my next trip to Vegas...

MikeVictor · 03-22-2009, 05:02 PM

No problems on either issue for me so far, 4000kms, August 08 build date.

gtaday51 · 03-22-2009, 05:11 PM

As far as gremlins go. A very loud rattle that comes in the cold and leaves when the temp get above 35.

I had one long crank about a week and a half ago. But it never came back.

And my top may have a loose or about to snap cable in it. I find out on saturday, but it makes noises when it goes up and down now. June build, August delivery, and the top is only up when its in my driveway.

WOPALX · 03-22-2009, 05:25 PM

I had my HPFP fail & it was replaced under warranty by BMW, that was at about 25,000km.

They indicated here it is less common than in the US and it may be to do with ethanol content of fuels over there.

Breville · 03-22-2009, 05:28 PM

Sorry fella's, but what is a long crank?

Zuzu · 03-22-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Breville

Sorry fella's, but what is a long crank?

You will find them in a straight eight block...

jkp1187 · 03-22-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Breville

Sorry fella's, but what is a long crank?

Means that it takes longer than usual to start the engine (i.e., the starter is cranking the engine for a long time before the engine starts.)

Breville · 03-22-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jkp1187

Means that it takes longer than usual to start the engine (i.e., the starter is cranking the engine for a long time before the engine starts.)

Thanks, now I know! No problems on that front with me!

Breville · 03-22-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

You will find them in a straight eight block...

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sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	HPFP - Yes, but I think people are still having problems. Brake lights - not that I know of. Add to that list is the sticking dash tray __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	is the HPFP a 135i phenomenon? and are they only replacing it when it becomes a problem?
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sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	335i as well, I think they have a new design - but it seems to be still be a problem. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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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)	Had my HPFP replaced at 2500km's... Now up to 9500km's and no pobs touch wood..
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jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	so is it right to assume its a problem associated with the 35i engines and not, for example, the 125i
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	Yes. Its for the x35i only. My friend's dad's 535i lost its fuel pump after about 10K miles. __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	No problems on either issue for me so far, 4000kms, August 08 build date.
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	As far as gremlins go. A very loud rattle that comes in the cold and leaves when the temp get above 35. I had one long crank about a week and a half ago. But it never came back. And my top may have a loose or about to snap cable in it. I find out on saturday, but it makes noises when it goes up and down now. June build, August delivery, and the top is only up when its in my driveway. __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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WOPALX Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,993 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (2)	I had my HPFP fail & it was replaced under warranty by BMW, that was at about 25,000km. They indicated here it is less common than in the US and it may be to do with ethanol content of fuels over there.
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Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Sorry fella's, but what is a long crank? __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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