so is this the HPFP?

[fourtailpipes]

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

I really doubt that a complete reflash is required to clear the codes. They're showing up to the diagnostics tools when they're first checked, and then don't show up after they're cleared, so I'd be pretty sure it's working.

he was unclear on how the code would be extinguished, but he said that the purpose of the new code was for it to be quite pervasive, and made a point of mentioning that aftermarket readers were not completely extinguishing it when it appears that they may have. take it for what it's worth...

Originally Posted by Red135

I can say that the statement about the code providing "unquestionable physical contact" isn't entirely valid. The DME Manip code was found on my car and BMWNA sent out an engineer to search the car for a cause. So, at least in my case, the code wasn't enough.

i dont think he meant that the code unquestionably indicates aftermarket software... i think he meant that it's not a code that would likely be triggered by other normally occuring faults. this allows BMW to triage the types of claims they process, and earmark these as likely aftermarket cases. obviously subject to investigation... even if you admit that you have aftermarket software, they are still responsible for demonstrating that it's the root cause of a failure before refusing warranty/maintenance plan work.

[Red135]

Originally Posted by fourtailpipes

i dont think he meant that the code unquestionably indicates aftermarket software... i think he meant that it's not a code that would likely be triggered by other normally occuring faults. this allows BMW to triage the types of claims they process, and earmark these as likely aftermarket cases. obviously subject to investigation... even if you admit that you have aftermarket software, they are still responsible for demonstrating that it's the root cause of a failure before refusing warranty/maintenance plan work.

That makes sense.

[M3Newbie88]

Is there a specific code for the HPFP or do you just have to go by the symptoms?

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by 1LazyBmw

Is there a specific code for the HPFP or do you just have to go by the symptoms?

Mine threw no codes up just the normal symptoms of long start up cranks getting longer..

[topvega]

I just got out of work tonight started the car, got the long crank, then rough idling followed by a cel... drove it home and the car felt like a superhero that had lost its super powers... very sad... I am calling the dealer tomorrow and pulling the jb3 out early Saturday morning before bringing it in... is disconnecting the battery gonna show at the dealer and if so whats a good excuse I can give them?

[Add1ct]

that you thought that disconnecting the battery would eliminate the light and might reset the code/car as long as you don't have the manipulation code you should probably be okay

[topvega]

Originally Posted by Add1ct

that you thought that disconnecting the battery would eliminate the light and might reset the code/car as long as you don't have the manipulation code you should probably be okay

Thanks I will go with that...