ENGINE MALFUNCTION...??
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seems this is a common error message (not only turbo engines) so my concern is do i need to bring car into dealer for service?? the light no longer appears after shutting engine down and restarting & car is running fine but still after researching previous posts im beginning to wonder if theres more to just faulty fuel injectors.... anybody have some insight??
also, this error message occurred while i was performing high-spirited driving or how some ppl call it "beating" (lolz) on my car..... constant hi-rev'ing of the RPM (redline) carving up/down roads & hills from 40-90mph and heavy braking around twisties for relatively 2 good hours or so then while we're cruising @60 i hear the ping and read "ENGINE MALFUNCTION" etcc....
fyi... car is stock no engine mods.... =(
also, this error message occurred while i was performing high-spirited driving or how some ppl call it "beating" (lolz) on my car..... constant hi-rev'ing of the RPM (redline) carving up/down roads & hills from 40-90mph and heavy braking around twisties for relatively 2 good hours or so then while we're cruising @60 i hear the ping and read "ENGINE MALFUNCTION" etcc....
fyi... car is stock no engine mods.... =(
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rich, definitely have it checked out... its probably a sensor that needs to be changed. at least youll know for sure whether or not this is a real problem. btw- you said you heard a ping? what kind of ping? like a predetonation ping? hope your not using regular gas! 
edit: didnt the turbo cars have problems with fuel pump?? rich, do the search lol
edit: didnt the turbo cars have problems with fuel pump?? rich, do the search lol
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it could be the fuel injectors but most likely it is the high pressure fuel pump that is causing the error.
it is a known problem that the n54 engine has a faulty hpfp. it should be covered under warranty.
I had the same problem before but after the dealership replaced the pump I haven't had the problem since.
it is a known problem that the n54 engine has a faulty hpfp. it should be covered under warranty.
I had the same problem before but after the dealership replaced the pump I haven't had the problem since.
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Originally Posted by RC1818' post='956781' date='Jul 28 2009, 11:59 AM
also, this error message occurred while i was performing high-spirited driving or how some ppl call it "beating" (lolz) on my car..... constant hi-rev'ing of the RPM (redline) carving up/down roads & hills from 40-90mph and heavy braking around twisties for relatively 2 good hours or so then while we're cruising @60 i hear the ping and read "ENGINE MALFUNCTION" etcc....
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='957037' date='Jul 28 2009, 03:36 PM
Hmm, I wonder where this high-spirited driving occurred. All I saw was a 535i that could not keep up with my 550i at the July 25th meet. J/K
hahah
man thats funny i need a faster car lol i think i'll get a toyota supra or a r34 skyline 
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Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
Read one of the other multiple thread on HPFP failures...
10y 120k warranty just on that part ...
I'm on #4
It won't clear but turning the car off.
10y 120k warranty just on that part ...
I'm on #4
It won't clear but turning the car off.
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Originally Posted by Ghostteck' post='957128' date='Jul 28 2009, 04:37 PM
hahah man thats funny i need a faster car lol i think i'll get a toyota supra or a r34 skyline
man thats funny i need a faster car lol i think i'll get a toyota supra or a r34 skyline
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='957190' date='Jul 28 2009, 05:32 PM
How about a used M5?
hmm
i think thats alittle to rich for my blood 
i have a look alike thats 10 times slower lol
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Originally Posted by Ghostteck' post='957436' date='Jul 28 2009, 10:44 PM
hmm i think thats alittle to rich for my blood i have a look alike thats 10 times slower lol
i think thats alittle to rich for my blood i have a look alike thats 10 times slower lol