Engine Malfunction: Reduced Power
07-28-2009, 07:05 PM
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This is the third time this light has come on in the last 9 months. The last two times I have taken it to BMW and they said it was a "one time thing" and that it was no big deal. Well this is the third time.
Has anyone had this happen to them?
Has anyone had this happen to them?
07-28-2009, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='957497' date='Jul 28 2009, 11:24 PM
which engine?
07-29-2009, 09:04 AM
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My Ride: '08 535i SPORT l Deep Sea Blue l 19" AC Schnitzers Type IV Forged l GP Thunders & Hoen Fogs l SolarGuard 28%
i recently got same error message:
"ENGINE MALFUNCTION....... reduced power... possible to continue drive.... please contact nearest dealer"
im trying to get a service appmt wit loaner have feelin' its gonna need to stay a couple of days..... from what ive been reading its possibly either the fuel injectors OR high pressure fuel pump thats faulty.... GL
"ENGINE MALFUNCTION....... reduced power... possible to continue drive.... please contact nearest dealer"
im trying to get a service appmt wit loaner have feelin' its gonna need to stay a couple of days..... from what ive been reading its possibly either the fuel injectors OR high pressure fuel pump thats faulty.... GL
07-29-2009, 05:43 PM
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i had that happen. i just picked the car up from the dealership today. they ended up replacing the high pressure fuel pump as well as some vent in the gas tank. i have an 08 535 so i'm not sure if that's the same problem you would see with a N/A engine.
07-29-2009, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='957547' date='Jul 28 2009, 11:26 PM
The OP's sig which says that he has a 545 should answer that question.
07-29-2009, 10:10 PM
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how long did it take the dealer to service your car..... did it only take 1 day or longer..... reason im asking is cuz i have the option of bringing mine in next tuesday on 8/4 or (how RIDICULOUS is this) on 8/21 for loaner car but thats like 3weeks from now!?!?!??!!??! tia!!
07-30-2009, 12:21 AM
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Rich, in your case, it is almost certainly the HPFP. Did the car start shaking what you start it cold yet? The dealer might not fix it rightaway, but just keep pushing - I know many stories where this issue has been corrected to never come up again. GL man.
As for the OP's question - IDK anyth there, sorry.
As for the OP's question - IDK anyth there, sorry.