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06-01-2016, 01:27 PM | #1 |
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Water pump failure signs
What are the typical signs or a water pump getting ready to fail? (09 135I) I have noticed that I can hear my water pump running after I shut off the car. it does not stay on long but was not sure if this is an indicator or issues to come.
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06-01-2016, 04:51 PM | #2 |
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Yes, does it seem pretty loud too? I would start it and let it sit at idle for five minutes, it will probably go ka-blewy...meaning you should get the overheat code along with a very loud fan.
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06-01-2016, 05:35 PM | #3 |
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electric waterpump failure poll...
What's so scary is that there are NO signs for most failures. One day it works, the next day your getting towed in.
Sometimes you might notice a loss of coolant or coolant collecting inside of the belly tray. Some members say there radiator fan go right to HIGH speed on a cold start. This means your pump is close to death. Basically IF your around 60K miles on the original pump... its time. Around 70K to 80K and you are on borrowed time. Check out my water pump failure poll. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=798195
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06-01-2016, 06:18 PM | #6 |
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You certainly have put some miles on that baby. No wonder you're looking for another DD.
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As far as I know, there's only the OEM Continental branded water pumps
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My dealeronly charged me two hours(maybe less I have to look at my receipt) to replace the e-pump, thermostat and U-shape hose that connects the two parts. I think the parts alone were around 400 euros(without the tax - 19% over here!). When I looked online most places wanted about $500 for the pair. Plus $50 for that U-hose and then I would have to had to deal with the install and bleeding. I knew my dealer could give me a good price/deal on everything. But then again I have a very good relationship with them. Friends of mine in Munich have paid closer to 1K euros for the waterpump repair. I paid 600ish. Btw... I was at 76K miles on mine.
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Mine failed suddenly and with absolutely no warning. My repair order (dealer, CPO) reads:
READ FAULT MEMORY, FC 377A STORED FOR COOLANT PUMP SWITCHED OFF DUE TO BLOCKAGE Seems the impeller might have broken apart, where have we seen that before :O/
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I see in your sig you have 55K miles, curious to know how many miles did you have when your water pump failed?
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Any recommendations on a source for a H2O pump and are there aftermarket alternatives that are better? I live in AZ and its that time of year when I can't have an unexpected failure. (supposed to be 117* today)
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Mine failed over this past weekend. It gave me no sign of impending failure other than the car losing power and almost going into limp mode 2 days before failing.
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I have 66k on my 128i
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