[raceyBMW]

Originally Posted by scottp999

I always thought winter blend was better, that it was summer blend that had ethanol.

I'm at 8k miles in 1.5 years and I had a long crank issue the first summer (only when the engine was still warm), but this summer, not a single long crank.

I have not taken my car to the dealer at all so far. The only issue I have is the break squeaking during acceleration from a stop, and the warning light for a light being out (there is no light out, must be the light brightness when you have emergency braking).

Good luck to everyone. It sure does suck that BMW just doesn't replace things on the first visit so they retain customers. This will probably be my last BMW due to how they have handled the 335 issues.

Here in CO they up the ethanol content in the winter to help with the emissions.

[Turbo>NA]

So baseically, the HPFP is in all the 335i's? And when the car heat's up around (250) or so, the car goes into limp mode? The car just turns off? Im expericening this and im stock.


Someone plz answer my question!

[vase330]

Originally Posted by fast_lap28

I have a 7/07 build but I don't see many around this build date having problems? I am at 24K now with no issues during starting, only slight issue I woudl say is the "rough idle" symptoms that are not considered as fuel pump related.

as part of the recall can anyone cofirm some of the 07 builds being included in there? I too would like to get the latest and greatest before the 50K warranty goes bye-bye!

Just like you. 6/22/07 and rough idle but no symptoms at all until suddenly at 15K it died on me in traffic with no warning at all. Cross your fingures. Dealing with the dealer to get pump replaced is a PITA. They will do everything not to replace it. That's right BMW treatment of customers sucks big time. I am going to offer to buy a new pump myself and tell BMW they can kiss my ass goodbye. After buying 5 BMWs I have had it with them. The cars are awesome when they work, but BMW worst to deal with when problems arise. If this were a Toyota, they'd fix it no questions asked. I know I have a Toyota too and it never never let me down and service at various dealers I have visited puts BMW to shame. I can't understand why BMW insist on half ass repair job knowing you'll be back with same issue again. Its a freakin 380 part for heavens sake! Just replace it, don't give me some re-manufactured crap or give me a software band aide, replace the damn defective pump.

[Turbo>NA]

Bump for my question

[adc]

Originally Posted by Turbo>NA

So baseically, the HPFP is in all the 335i's?

Yes.

And when the car heat's up around (250) or so, the car goes into limp mode?

No. HPFP failure is not related to oil temperature.

Limp mode means the turbo shuts off and you can continue on reduced power.

The car just turns off?

Not for oil temperature related limp modes.

For HPFP problems, there can be various symptoms:
- car won't start, or starts with difficulty
- car shuts off while running, can be restarted
- car shuts off and won't restart
- car enters a limp mode and runs very rough

Im expericening this and im stock.

Take your car to the dealer ASAP.