5700 Miles, Fuel Pump dead

JohnL135I · 10-30-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pnguyen1028

Bunch of horse shit dude.

They replaced my fuel pump at 3200 miles. I had the SA and mechanic come out to compliment me on my mods.

Though I don't know how they'd feel if I rolled in with a few CEL's though... meh... still gotta figure out our SES catless DP problem, cause I don't think they'd like that one either.

Good luck on the install.

I 100% Agree.
I guess if you want to play, sometimes you have to pay!!!

jeremyc74 · 10-30-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DBFIU

I thought they were supposed to fix the HPFP problem for 09? What took them so long? And why are they still using the same pump?

There's no fix for it. The cars being built right now are just as likely to fail as the '08s.

JohnL135I · 11-01-2009, 11:20 PM

I replaced the pump myself. Have yet to road test the car. Will post a DIY in a couple days.

sbefar01 · 11-01-2009, 11:43 PM

what about AMS .. . . . . . .are they still making a better fuel pump soon?

1erich · 11-01-2009, 11:48 PM

Sweet. That DIY should come in handy for a lot of people when CP-E comes out with their improved fuel pump.

Mine was just replaced on my totally stock car after 1yr, 16,000 kms. No outright failure, just a long crank here and there. Mentioned it to my dealer and they replaced it after a call to BMW about the issue.

AlBel1214 · 11-02-2009, 09:13 AM

John that sucks they wouldn't help you out... is there any other dealers remotely close you could try next time it might fail on you?

sbefar01 · 11-02-2009, 09:17 AM

CP-E huh . . . . . ?

JohnL135I · 11-02-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AlBel1214

John that sucks they wouldn't help you out... is there any other dealers remotely close you could try next time it might fail on you?

No, there is only one stealership in Tucson. PHX dealers are 100 miles away.

esses · 11-02-2009, 03:21 PM

Can't help you with BMW of Tucson, those guys suck. But once your warranty is up talk to the guys at Dearing's Automotive on Ft. Lowell, great service and they do tech inspections for Firebird, Kit's Peak, etc.

InsaneSkippy · 11-02-2009, 03:47 PM

I'd really like to see BMW prove that an exhaust or intercooler could some how cause a fuel pump to fail. Sure they can say it makes the engine work harder, but the problem they have is so many STOCK cars that have fuel pumps go bad just as quickly, sometimes even quicker.

IMO you got shafted for having to buy a broken part that BMW knows VERY well will fail regardless of those mods you have. What happens if the fuel pump you paid out of pocket for breaks? Will you just buy another one?

JohnL135I · 11-02-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by InsaneSkippy

I'd really like to see BMW prove that an exhaust or intercooler could some how cause a fuel pump to fail. Sure they can say it makes the engine work harder, but the problem they have is so many STOCK cars that have fuel pumps go bad just as quickly, sometimes even quicker.

IMO you got shafted for having to buy a broken part that BMW knows VERY well will fail regardless of those mods you have. What happens if the fuel pump you paid out of pocket for breaks? Will you just buy another one?

No, next time I will warranty the car. The problem was this: the fuel pump was failing fast, I did not want to drive the car on the street. My base hobby shop is 20 miles away where I have access to a lift for the downpipe re-install. I could either do the downpipes in my garage or the HPFP. The fuel pump is easier so I this time I paid out of pocket.

The first indication of another HPFP....aka Long crank, car is going to the dealership in stock trim and I will demand a new pump

... I'm sure they'll tell me to get lost, but at least I'll try....

JohnL135I · 11-02-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by esses

Can't help you with BMW of Tucson, those guys suck. But once your warranty is up talk to the guys at Dearing's Automotive on Ft. Lowell, great service and they do tech inspections for Firebird, Kit's Peak, etc.

Thanks for the info, I'll check them out.

Lucky1 · 11-02-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishace

Any Canadian builds having this issue? I am wondering if this is isolated to American builds or is a broader systemic issue.

I'll answer that...there are a few over at the Canadian forum in E90post that are experiencing the issue. Some drove the car for over 40,000kms before they had the pump replaced. There are just fewer Canadian 135i's in general and even fewer on the forum to report the same number of incidents as we here from our neighbours to the south.

Lucky1 · 11-02-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

There's no fix for it. The cars being built right now are just as likely to fail as the '08s.

Almost seems like the newer pumps fail even sooner?

jeremyc74 · 11-03-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

Almost seems like the newer pumps fail even sooner?

It seems that way, but I think maybe it's just because the new owners know it's so common, and are being more vocal about it.

BlackjackMulligan · 11-09-2009, 09:14 PM

John, what did the HPFP run you? Did you buy it right from your dealer?

JohnL135I · 11-10-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackjackMulligan

John, what did the HPFP run you? Did you buy it right from your dealer?

$480.00 for the pump, plus $50.00 core deposit. The pump retails for around 610.00.

Bought from my crappy dealer. The pumps should be in stock because of the high failure rate.

My135 · 11-10-2009, 09:41 AM

Are you sure HPFP cost that much $610? I thought the HPFP only cost less than $400.

jeremyc74 · 11-10-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by My135

Are you sure HPFP cost that much $610? I thought the HPFP only cost less than $400.

The retail price on it is $610, but it seems like some dealers are selling it at a discounted price.

2fast4utoo! · 11-11-2009, 07:30 AM

This sucks, mine has the long cranks in the morning and now in the afternoon when I get out of work. The dealer doesn’t want to change it until it dies on me...

Which dumb...They prefer for the car to leave me stranded for a known factory defect.

Could you put the DIY up, I think I will do this myself as well.

Thanks

My135 · 11-11-2009, 09:13 AM

JohnL135I: Please publish the HPFP DIY, just in case they deny my HPFP warranty claim that I have to do it myself. I think BMW at Gwinnett is selling the HPFP for less than $400 last time I checked. Thanks.

Robert · 11-11-2009, 03:46 PM

I am so glad I dont have to deal with this anymore. I'd like to see the DIY

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1erich Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Sweet. That DIY should come in handy for a lot of people when CP-E comes out with their improved fuel pump. Mine was just replaced on my totally stock car after 1yr, 16,000 kms. No outright failure, just a long crank here and there. Mentioned it to my dealer and they replaced it after a call to BMW about the issue.
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InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	I'd really like to see BMW prove that an exhaust or intercooler could some how cause a fuel pump to fail. Sure they can say it makes the engine work harder, but the problem they have is so many STOCK cars that have fuel pumps go bad just as quickly, sometimes even quicker. IMO you got shafted for having to buy a broken part that BMW knows VERY well will fail regardless of those mods you have. What happens if the fuel pump you paid out of pocket for breaks? Will you just buy another one? __________________
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2fast4utoo! Private First Class 26 Rep 164 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	This sucks, mine has the long cranks in the morning and now in the afternoon when I get out of work. The dealer doesn’t want to change it until it dies on me... Which dumb...They prefer for the car to leave me stranded for a known factory defect. Could you put the DIY up, I think I will do this myself as well. Thanks
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	JohnL135I: Please publish the HPFP DIY, just in case they deny my HPFP warranty claim that I have to do it myself. I think BMW at Gwinnett is selling the HPFP for less than $400 last time I checked. Thanks. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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Robert Major General 416 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	I am so glad I dont have to deal with this anymore. I'd like to see the DIY
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