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Old 05-16-2010, 08:16 AM
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i pick up my car after they replaced my wastegates and as soon as i leave the dealership my fuel pump breaks. is this normal, has anyone had trouble like this?
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Old 05-16-2010, 08:46 AM
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its totally normal.
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Old 05-16-2010, 08:50 AM
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seriously?
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The fuel pump, waste gate, software, seem to be regular topics when it comes to the twin turbo I-6 drivetrains....
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^+1, unfortunate design flaw in the n54 engine....
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unfortunately, its very common. The HPFP issue is a big problem with 535 cars.
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Old 05-16-2010, 10:32 AM
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the power steering pump also went now. i cant win with this car
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its as if microsoft helped build the n54. its awesome when it works, but when it doesnt, is is a POS.

i still LOVE mine, though... glitchy little bitch...
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exactly mine ran amazing for the first year now its a disaster
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search HPFP at any bmw forum ...that is all I'm going to say.
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