Another Fuel Pump on its last breath, Built Feb-07

homerunball · 06-06-2007, 06:43 PM

Feb 2007 build
E92 335i MT SP w/ oil cooler, old (300 max) oil temp guage
6.5k miles
91 Oct. Fuel; all different brands
No mods

After I hit the start button, the car took so long cranking it just quit on its own. After I hit the start button again, it started but it was sputtering and gasping, rpm just barely hanging on above 500 and about to quit. Turned it off and started it agin for the third time, the car goes into reduced power mode and CEL on.

After I make it to work in that condition, I re-started the car and the reduced power mode is gone but the CEL is still on. A quick drive around the block and it seems much weaker than before. I don't know if its just me but the car felt like it pulled much harder yesterday.

No tell tale signs of fuel pump failure beore this except the extended cranking.

I'll drive it until it dies, then take it into the dealer. I'll post what they say after I take it in.

iatacs19 · 06-06-2007, 06:44 PM

Keep us updated. Mine is doing the same.

E90Fleet · 06-06-2007, 06:45 PM

may not be the pump

Ryan 330i · 06-06-2007, 06:49 PM

nightmare.

treytreyfeva · 06-06-2007, 07:06 PM

Its the fuel pump...My car had the same exact symptoms. Going on 7 weeks without her! Still waiting for a replacemnet

iatacs19 · 06-06-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

may not be the pump

Fleet what else could it be? Any other insights?

E90Fleet · 06-06-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iatacs19

Fleet what else could it be? Any other insights?

There is a software glitch that causes the same simptoms

Some on the board have had theirs fixed with the software fix

Or it could be something way different like a bad sensor

sddennehy · 06-06-2007, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treytreyfeva

Its the fuel pump...My car had the same exact symptoms. Going on 7 weeks without her! Still waiting for a replacemnet

Ditto - Going on 3 weeks

Cabby · 06-06-2007, 08:58 PM

Why wait, take it in now.

homerunball · 06-06-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treytreyfeva

Its the fuel pump...My car had the same exact symptoms. Going on 7 weeks without her! Still waiting for a replacemnet

Which dealer did you go to? Is there a dealer who has done fuel pump replacements in the Los Angeles Area?

If its gonna happen, I wanna keep the car as long as possible. Also this was a purchase, maybe not the best decision being a first year model but I wanna keep it out of the dealer's hands if possible.

DTRJ · 06-06-2007, 10:23 PM

I had a similar problem about 3 weeks ago. The first start in the morning the car would crank 4-5 times before it would start. No cel however. Took it to the dealer who installed software version 25.02.00. said they checked the fuel pump and it checked out good. Software in my case fixed the problem. It now starts on the first crank every time. I have 4700 miles, 8/06 build, and only use Shell V power Premium

scottmandu · 06-06-2007, 11:17 PM

My Fuel Pump aldo failed 3 weeks ago. Dealer told me today that there are 400 units on backorder in the US. What type of compensation has BMWNA offered you all?

wj4 · 06-07-2007, 02:33 AM

Have any of you guys considered lemoning the car if it's qualified for your state law requirements?

06-06-2007, 06:43 PM	#1
homerunball Private 0 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 96 Geo Metro 1.0L Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Another Fuel Pump on its last breath, Built Feb-07 Feb 2007 build E92 335i MT SP w/ oil cooler, old (300 max) oil temp guage 6.5k miles 91 Oct. Fuel; all different brands No mods After I hit the start button, the car took so long cranking it just quit on its own. After I hit the start button again, it started but it was sputtering and gasping, rpm just barely hanging on above 500 and about to quit. Turned it off and started it agin for the third time, the car goes into reduced power mode and CEL on. After I make it to work in that condition, I re-started the car and the reduced power mode is gone but the CEL is still on. A quick drive around the block and it seems much weaker than before. I don't know if its just me but the car felt like it pulled much harder yesterday. No tell tale signs of fuel pump failure beore this except the extended cranking. I'll drive it until it dies, then take it into the dealer. I'll post what they say after I take it in.
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treytreyfeva Puro Pinche Party! 23 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i TiAG Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SFV818 iTrader: (1)	Its the fuel pump...My car had the same exact symptoms. Going on 7 weeks without her! Still waiting for a replacemnet
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06-06-2007, 08:58 PM	#9
Cabby Captain 356 Rep 633 Posts Drives: 2019 X740i Join Date: May 2007 Location: JAX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340xi [0.00] 2019 BMW X7 [0.00]	Why wait, take it in now.
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06-06-2007, 10:23 PM	#11
DTRJ First Lieutenant 65 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 2024 X4 M40I Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: EAST COAST iTrader: (0)	I had a similar problem about 3 weeks ago. The first start in the morning the car would crank 4-5 times before it would start. No cel however. Took it to the dealer who installed software version 25.02.00. said they checked the fuel pump and it checked out good. Software in my case fixed the problem. It now starts on the first crank every time. I have 4700 miles, 8/06 build, and only use Shell V power Premium
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06-06-2007, 11:17 PM	#12
scottmandu New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sarasota, Florida iTrader: (0)	My Fuel Pump aldo failed 3 weeks ago. Dealer told me today that there are 400 units on backorder in the US. What type of compensation has BMWNA offered you all?
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06-07-2007, 02:33 AM	#13
wj4 Major General 356 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	Have any of you guys considered lemoning the car if it's qualified for your state law requirements?
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