My 135i started crapping out on me while driving today

jeremydgreat · 03-21-2010, 05:14 PM

Glad it wasn't the HPFP Mechy. To my knowledge that would have been the first one of us 1Addicts that has reported a 943 failure.

marvinp · 06-30-2010, 10:32 PM

I hate having to bring back this thread, but I got an engine malfunction light today again

It happened at the worse moment possible, while I was turning right and going onto a main road the car just craps out on me and dies. I try frantically to turn it on hoping no cars come. After about the 3rd try it starts but runs like crap. I was lucky that there wasn't any traffic on an otherwise busy road. I'm taking it in for service tomorrow. It's running better now but the engine malfunction light is still on (even after multiple restarts). I'm still on my first fuel pump. Last time I had this problem they just updated the software.

cukoodukoo · 06-30-2010, 11:10 PM

Shit! thats it, I have decided to lay my plans to buy a BMW to rest.I feel sorry for you guys.I know they make fun cars but all these issues and the way BMW handles them is infuriating for an outsider like me.I pray for patience in abundance for all the owners.Good luck,I'll hang around as i always dreamt to own a nice sporty car.Do these problems plague the 128i too?

marvinp · 06-30-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cukoodukoo

Shit! thats it, I have decided to lay my plans to buy a BMW to rest.I feel sorry for you guys.I know they make fun cars but all these issues and the way BMW handles them is infuriating for an outsider like me.I pray for patience in abundance for all the owners.Good luck,I'll hang around as i always dreamt to own a nice sporty car.Do these problems plague the 128i too?

No, they don't plague the 128i, just the 135i (and all other x35i models -- the ones with the N54 engine). The 2011 135i has the N55 engine, but no one knows yet if that engine has the same fuel pump issues as the N54 engine.

marvinp · 07-02-2010, 12:05 AM

Update on this. I haven't gotten my car back yet but my SA said that they have installed a new HPFP. Here's what she said and I would take it with a grain of salt as I don't know how accurate it is. She said that this is the latest fuel pump and BMW has fixed all the issues with the previous pumps. That the previous pump had something like 7 issues/design flaws. BMW also apparently changed the manufacturer of the pump. I will ask her tomorrow for the pump's serial #. In the meantime I'm driving a 535i

At least they gave me a nice loaner.

marvinp · 07-02-2010, 01:27 PM

Small update. I got my car back today with a new fuel pump. She showed me the model # and it didn't look anything like the model numbers I've seen on this board. Anyone know anything about a new model for the fuel pump coming out?

PS: Ironically, the 535i loaner I had was showing long cranks, LOL.

Edit: Sorry, just checked the invoice, the pump ends in 943, so that's the same pump I've seen other members get.

Freakazoid · 07-02-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by marvinp

Small update. I got my car back today with a new fuel pump. She showed me the model # and it didn't look anything like the model numbers I've seen on this board. Anyone know anything about a new model for the fuel pump coming out?

PS: Ironically, the 535i loaner I had was showing long cranks, LOL.

Edit: Sorry, just checked the invoice, the pump ends in 943, so that's the same pump I've seen other members get.

good to hear it's hopefully resolved.... be happy they gave you a kickass loaner

that's the one thing I gotta give BMW, the loaners are usually nice!

Nifty · 07-02-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by marvinp

Update on this. I haven't gotten my car back yet but my SA said that they have installed a new HPFP. Here's what she said and I would take it with a grain of salt as I don't know how accurate it is. She said that this is the latest fuel pump and BMW has fixed all the issues with the previous pumps. That the previous pump had something like 7 issues/design flaws. BMW also apparently changed the manufacturer of the pump. I will ask her tomorrow for the pump's serial #. In the meantime I'm driving a 535i

At least they gave me a nice loaner.

I just had my HPFP replaced with the latest and greatest 943 and software as well (and running great might I add) . My service manager also said that the previous pump had been manufactured in France and this new one was made in Germany.

GatoGrande · 07-25-2010, 05:14 PM

Wow... This just happened to me on Saturday. Been having the long cranks when the engine is cold, then yesterday I go the Engine Malfunction reduced lawyer warning and my car got really bad shakes! I did not even start it today, but will bring it to my dealer tomorrow morning first thing. This board and thread has given me some good insights into this issue.

hppypaul · 07-25-2010, 07:02 PM

Cukoodukoo, that's why i got rid of mine. had enough of this.

GatoGrande · 07-26-2010, 10:17 PM

Okay, to follow up on my posting. BMW has decided to replace the HPFP and i may get the car back either tomorrow night or the next day. I am worried that this problem is not very well understood by BMW. I would consider getting another BMW but this fuel pump I think is used in. The 3 and the 5 series as well! BMW Must fix this problem!

Oh one more thing, my 135i is stock.

GatoGrande · 07-27-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

Worth reading...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=411822

I will file complaint with the NHTSA! Thanks!

03-21-2010, 05:14 PM	#67
jeremydgreat Captain 90 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (Carlsbad to be exact) iTrader: (1)	Glad it wasn't the HPFP Mechy. To my knowledge that would have been the first one of us 1Addicts that has reported a 943 failure. __________________ 135i // M-Sports Package // RR Oil Catch Can // Black Kidneys // iCarbon Hood // Alum Pedals // KW v2 Coilovers // Vorshlag Camber Plates // Hotchkis Sway Bar // Wheel Studs. Best mod ever? Tires. 255's in front, 275's in back.
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06-30-2010, 10:32 PM	#68
marvinp Captain 289 Rep 612 Posts Drives: '18 M3, '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I hate having to bring back this thread, but I got an engine malfunction light today again It happened at the worse moment possible, while I was turning right and going onto a main road the car just craps out on me and dies. I try frantically to turn it on hoping no cars come. After about the 3rd try it starts but runs like crap. I was lucky that there wasn't any traffic on an otherwise busy road. I'm taking it in for service tomorrow. It's running better now but the engine malfunction light is still on (even after multiple restarts). I'm still on my first fuel pump. Last time I had this problem they just updated the software. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 Comp, Silverstone Metallic II, w/ black 666M (Ordered: 7/9/2017 \| Pickup 9/9/2017) 1998 E36 M3, Cosmos Schwarz Metallic 2009 E82 135i, Montego Blue
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06-30-2010, 11:10 PM	#69
cukoodukoo Private First Class 19 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 981 GTS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Frozen iTrader: (0)	Shit! thats it, I have decided to lay my plans to buy a BMW to rest.I feel sorry for you guys.I know they make fun cars but all these issues and the way BMW handles them is infuriating for an outsider like me.I pray for patience in abundance for all the owners.Good luck,I'll hang around as i always dreamt to own a nice sporty car.Do these problems plague the 128i too?
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07-02-2010, 12:05 AM	#71
marvinp Captain 289 Rep 612 Posts Drives: '18 M3, '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Update on this. I haven't gotten my car back yet but my SA said that they have installed a new HPFP. Here's what she said and I would take it with a grain of salt as I don't know how accurate it is. She said that this is the latest fuel pump and BMW has fixed all the issues with the previous pumps. That the previous pump had something like 7 issues/design flaws. BMW also apparently changed the manufacturer of the pump. I will ask her tomorrow for the pump's serial #. In the meantime I'm driving a 535i At least they gave me a nice loaner. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 Comp, Silverstone Metallic II, w/ black 666M (Ordered: 7/9/2017 \| Pickup 9/9/2017) 1998 E36 M3, Cosmos Schwarz Metallic 2009 E82 135i, Montego Blue
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07-02-2010, 01:27 PM	#72
marvinp Captain 289 Rep 612 Posts Drives: '18 M3, '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Small update. I got my car back today with a new fuel pump. She showed me the model # and it didn't look anything like the model numbers I've seen on this board. Anyone know anything about a new model for the fuel pump coming out? PS: Ironically, the 535i loaner I had was showing long cranks, LOL. Edit: Sorry, just checked the invoice, the pump ends in 943, so that's the same pump I've seen other members get. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 Comp, Silverstone Metallic II, w/ black 666M (Ordered: 7/9/2017 \| Pickup 9/9/2017) 1998 E36 M3, Cosmos Schwarz Metallic 2009 E82 135i, Montego Blue
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07-25-2010, 05:14 PM	#75
GatoGrande Gato Grande 7 Rep 180 Posts Drives: '08 X5 3.0 SI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deer Park, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW X5 [0.00]	Wow... This just happened to me on Saturday. Been having the long cranks when the engine is cold, then yesterday I go the Engine Malfunction reduced lawyer warning and my car got really bad shakes! I did not even start it today, but will bring it to my dealer tomorrow morning first thing. This board and thread has given me some good insights into this issue. __________________ John
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07-25-2010, 07:02 PM	#76
hppypaul Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2009, 135i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Cukoodukoo, that's why i got rid of mine. had enough of this.
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07-26-2010, 10:17 PM	#77
GatoGrande Gato Grande 7 Rep 180 Posts Drives: '08 X5 3.0 SI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deer Park, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW X5 [0.00]	Okay, to follow up on my posting. BMW has decided to replace the HPFP and i may get the car back either tomorrow night or the next day. I am worried that this problem is not very well understood by BMW. I would consider getting another BMW but this fuel pump I think is used in. The 3 and the 5 series as well! BMW Must fix this problem! Oh one more thing, my 135i is stock. __________________ John
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