Water Pump?

Taskmaster · 07-05-2014, 08:48 PM

Came home from seeing my parents and a soon as I exited the highway, I stopped at a stoplight. The car shut off, but because I wasn't paying attention I assumed its because I let the clutch out. Started back up and drove home and it did it again, this time with a yellow coolant symbol. Now the car is driving ok, but.... I'm screwed, right?

Taskmaster · 07-06-2014, 09:35 PM

Anyone?

evoix · 07-06-2014, 09:38 PM

maybe water pump. typical in these pos shit cars. Let it sit over night and check the coolant level in the morning. Check for leaks under the car also. Only way to tell. Try not to drive it until you check it in the morning, and if you do have to drive it make sure you dont overheat. THats where motor problems start such as head gasket problems.

i feel your pain

Taskmaster · 07-06-2014, 10:07 PM

Coolant was low, so I added some. I can't tell if it's been leaking because it's been raining all week.

Ordered a Kdan cable with software, and we'll see where it goes.

evoix · 07-06-2014, 10:09 PM

i got the thermometer last fall and just added coolant. KNock on wood, didnt have a problem after that. Was just low Hoping for the best

Taskmaster · 07-06-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by evoix

i got the thermometer last fall and just added coolant. KNock on wood, didnt have a problem after that. Was just low Hoping for the best

Crossing my fingers for the same outcome man!

TheBingoBalls · 07-16-2014, 12:14 PM

If the warning was yellow, you should be ok, that is just to let you know it's low and you should refill. But if it's red that's when you should worry a bit.

andrey_gta · 07-16-2014, 06:13 PM

Check coolant level. Add more. Monitor.

I had this symbol show up. Coolant evaporates sometimes

J-Spec Dan · 07-16-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Check coolant level. Add more. Monitor.

I had this symbol show up. Coolant evaporates sometimes

yup. coolant is water-based.

i was about to hit 75k and got my water pump, thermostat and coolant flush. no issues at all until the install. never know when those things will just up and die.

gryphun · 07-18-2014, 11:18 AM

my '06 330i is currently at 91,000 miles and I replaced both water pump and thermostat around 90,000 just for peace of mind.

Taskmaster · 07-18-2014, 12:18 PM

Oh, they are going to be replaced. I Pulled codes and nothing came up for the Waterpump, but you can never be too sure.

Cir14 · 07-25-2014, 02:37 PM

I got maybe 2 low coolant warnings (yellow) and added coolant which believe it or not the dealer did both times free of charge. ~3 months later at a stop light on during Friday rush hour is when I got the red warning and the car shut down. Not sure if the low coolant had anything to do with the pump failing but thought id add my 0.2.

Three_thirty_I · 08-06-2014, 08:44 PM

You can test to hear if the water pump is working by performing the purge function. The red warning light is the one you need to avoid at all costs!!!

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evoix Major 460 Rep 1,438 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	maybe water pump. typical in these pos shit cars. Let it sit over night and check the coolant level in the morning. Check for leaks under the car also. Only way to tell. Try not to drive it until you check it in the morning, and if you do have to drive it make sure you dont overheat. THats where motor problems start such as head gasket problems. i feel your pain
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Taskmaster Banned 2476 Rep 9,004 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT / E92 328 Msport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (6)	Coolant was low, so I added some. I can't tell if it's been leaking because it's been raining all week. Ordered a Kdan cable with software, and we'll see where it goes. Last edited by Taskmaster; 07-06-2014 at 10:15 PM..
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evoix Major 460 Rep 1,438 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i got the thermometer last fall and just added coolant. KNock on wood, didnt have a problem after that. Was just low Hoping for the best
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TheBingoBalls Brigadier General 4299 Rep 4,854 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 F36 BMW 440i x ... [0.00]	If the warning was yellow, you should be ok, that is just to let you know it's low and you should refill. But if it's red that's when you should worry a bit.
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 318 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Check coolant level. Add more. Monitor. I had this symbol show up. Coolant evaporates sometimes __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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gryphun Private First Class 4 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Walnut Creek, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	my '06 330i is currently at 91,000 miles and I replaced both water pump and thermostat around 90,000 just for peace of mind.
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Taskmaster Banned 2476 Rep 9,004 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT / E92 328 Msport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (6)	Oh, they are going to be replaced. I Pulled codes and nothing came up for the Waterpump, but you can never be too sure.
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Cir14 Private First Class 1 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 11 328xi M-Sport Sedan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ambler pa iTrader: (0)	I got maybe 2 low coolant warnings (yellow) and added coolant which believe it or not the dealer did both times free of charge. ~3 months later at a stop light on during Friday rush hour is when I got the red warning and the car shut down. Not sure if the low coolant had anything to do with the pump failing but thought id add my 0.2.
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Three_thirty_I Lieutenant Colonel 378 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E90 330i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 330i M ... [9.63]	You can test to hear if the water pump is working by performing the purge function. The red warning light is the one you need to avoid at all costs!!! __________________ 2010 BMW E90 330i M Sport (M) Ex: BMW E90 330i (M) '05 (His) \| (Hers) BMW E46 320i f/l (M) '03
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