535i Engine sounds rough
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Engine seems to be idling somewhat rougher than before; sounds sort of like diesel.
Dealer said there are no faults stored, but the ethanol content is 15%.
There is no long crank, or any performance issues.
Is it normal or an indication of future pump / injector problem?
Dealer said there are no faults stored, but the ethanol content is 15%.
There is no long crank, or any performance issues.
Is it normal or an indication of future pump / injector problem?
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what type of gas/octane level have you been using?
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='899699' date='Jun 3 2009, 04:05 PM
what type of gas/octane level have you been using?
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
The known issues include noise after a software update and the fuel pump. I got a letter from BMW saying that they are aware of the fuel pump issue and are increasing the warranty on that part to 100,000 Miles and 10 years.
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='902189' date='Jun 5 2009, 08:55 PM
The known issues include noise after a software update and the fuel pump. I got a letter from BMW saying that they are aware of the fuel pump issue and are increasing the warranty on that part to 100,000 Miles and 10 years.
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
My car is a July 2007 build, maybe not all cars have a problem or maybe you didn't get it yet.
I have not had any problem with my pump.
I have not had any problem with my pump.
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Took about a month after the press release as made public for my letter to show up.
Took about a month after the press release as made public for my letter to show up.
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Originally Posted by dxk' post='899736' date='Jun 3 2009, 03:45 PM
Mobile 93, switched to Shell 93 after I noticed the roughness
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Originally Posted by Allen' post='972651' date='Aug 11 2009, 05:25 PM
Did this fix your problem?