Seriously think fuel pump is going south for summer...

S4to335 · 04-19-2007, 12:47 AM

As I have read...one of the first symptoms of the fuel pump failing is the longer and longer crank times when hitting the start button. Well, today it got longer and longer to start the car. I started it about 8 times today...the last time leaving Safeway after going to the gym it musta cranked for at least 8 seconds before actually starting the engine.

Not too psyched about the car right about now. I am not looking forward to a 4-6 week wait time on a revised fuel pump...btw, I use to be a service advisor at an Audi/Porsche dealer...anyone actually got a replacement pump yet..I dont remember anyone ever posting that yet. bummer.

thealbert · 04-19-2007, 01:07 AM

Join the club buddy! A lot of us are still waiting for new pumps. Sorry to hear the bad news but since everyone's 335is seems to be dropping like flies, I'm not surprised your finally gave too. Just be thankful you didn't get stranded in the middle of no where with a broken pump!

S4to335 · 04-19-2007, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by thealbert

Join the club buddy! A lot of us are still waiting for new pumps. Sorry to hear the bad news but since everyone's 335is seems to be dropping like flies, I'm not surprised your finally gave too. Just be thankful you didn't get stranded in the middle of no where with a broken pump!

Yeah...I was 280 miles away from home this past weekend..and the failing fuel pump thought definitely crossed my mind.

thealbert · 04-19-2007, 02:18 AM

I suggest calling your dealer and getting schedule for a check up as soon as possible and get your name on the list for fuel pumps already! Good luck buddy! all the best and do keep us updated on your progress.

stressdoc · 04-19-2007, 10:56 AM

The dealer is unlikely to do anything until you pop a yellow code. That said, they might reprogram for the long start problem, if that makes you feel any better.

Long starts would be consistent with my hypothesis that the pump goes bad if there is an air leak. You might want to have them pressure test the fuel system.

epiphone3 · 04-19-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

As I have read...one of the first symptoms of the fuel pump failing is the longer and longer crank times when hitting the start button. Well, today it got longer and longer to start the car. I started it about 8 times today...the last time leaving Safeway after going to the gym it musta cranked for at least 8 seconds before actually starting the engine.

Not too psyched about the car right about now. I am not looking forward to a 4-6 week wait time on a revised fuel pump...btw, I use to be a service advisor at an Audi/Porsche dealer...anyone actually got a replacement pump yet..I dont remember anyone ever posting that yet. bummer.

when was your car produced?

jvmendoza · 04-19-2007, 01:10 PM

I had the same issue guys, just hang in there. It took 32 days before my replacement part came in. I have now had my car back for 2 days and so far so good. Knock on wood. Mine was produced aug 06

HyperM3 · 04-19-2007, 01:11 PM

This would be one of the first cases of a sedan's pump failing. All the others have been coupes so far.

DanMardik · 04-19-2007, 02:08 PM

what is your production date?

wj4 · 04-19-2007, 03:18 PM

I'm getting the same thing as the OP. Although not as severe, like 8 seconds to start. My car is also a sedan...E90 6speed 335i. Produced in 1/07

SfValley335i · 04-19-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

I'm getting the same thing as the OP. Although not as severe, like 8 seconds to start. My car is also a sedan...E90 6speed 335i. Produced in 1/07

I have the same problem same delay time.

E90 6AT 1/07

LB Bmw has part on order, wait time UNKNOWN

S4to335 · 04-19-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by epiphone3

when was your car produced?

Week #7...February 2007

wj4 · 04-19-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SfValley335i

I have the same problem same delay time.

E90 6AT 1/07

LB Bmw has part on order, wait time UNKNOWN

Did you just go in and asked them to order the pump for you?

S4to335 · 04-19-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

Did you just go in and asked them to order the pump for you?

Yeah..that wouldnt work at any dealer I know of..unless he was gonna private pay it.

thealbert · 04-19-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

This would be one of the first cases of a sedan's pump failing. All the others have been coupes so far.

My car's a sedan. 10/06 production. Fuel pump failed two weeks ago.

HyperM3 · 04-20-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by thealbert

My car's a sedan. 10/06 production. Fuel pump failed two weeks ago.

Ok ok, so the theory is flawed. I wont sleep so well at night now. Thanks.

epiphone3 · 04-20-2007, 10:34 AM

you guys that are noticing that your starting times are getting longer... you should go to the dealer and get them to update your software. It may be the way to prevent the pump from going to failure. Word has it that some of the fuel pumps may going south due to noise in sensors or faulty sensors.

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thealbert Lieutenant 34 Rep 420 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home Sweet Home iTrader: (0)	Join the club buddy! A lot of us are still waiting for new pumps. Sorry to hear the bad news but since everyone's 335is seems to be dropping like flies, I'm not surprised your finally gave too. Just be thankful you didn't get stranded in the middle of no where with a broken pump!
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thealbert Lieutenant 34 Rep 420 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home Sweet Home iTrader: (0)	I suggest calling your dealer and getting schedule for a check up as soon as possible and get your name on the list for fuel pumps already! Good luck buddy! all the best and do keep us updated on your progress.
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stressdoc Moderator 657 Rep 10,864 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	The dealer is unlikely to do anything until you pop a yellow code. That said, they might reprogram for the long start problem, if that makes you feel any better. Long starts would be consistent with my hypothesis that the pump goes bad if there is an air leak. You might want to have them pressure test the fuel system. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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jvmendoza Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	I had the same issue guys, just hang in there. It took 32 days before my replacement part came in. I have now had my car back for 2 days and so far so good. Knock on wood. Mine was produced aug 06
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DanMardik Captain 17 Rep 729 Posts Drives: 08 INFINITI G37S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	what is your production date? __________________ *RIP 2007 335i Sedan*
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wj4 Major General 356 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	I'm getting the same thing as the OP. Although not as severe, like 8 seconds to start. My car is also a sedan...E90 6speed 335i. Produced in 1/07
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epiphone3 Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	you guys that are noticing that your starting times are getting longer... you should go to the dealer and get them to update your software. It may be the way to prevent the pump from going to failure. Word has it that some of the fuel pumps may going south due to noise in sensors or faulty sensors.
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