Help!! Recived a Transmission Fault message on I Drive
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I agree it does sound like a fuel/combustion related problem. Especially if it starts after multiple attempts. When it is behaving sluggish or right after a rough start, what happens when you rev it in Neutral? During the rough start, have you tried pumping the gas a bit?
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I agree it does sound like a fuel/combustion related problem. Especially if it starts after multiple attempts. When it is behaving sluggish or right after a rough start, what happens when you rev it in Neutral? During the rough start, have you tried pumping the gas a bit?
it I think always helps and seems to be fine as soon as it does.
Pumping the gas only helps...
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Dropped it off at a local shop and they told me they think it's the mass air meter which is not working. Do you think that might have an effect on the starting issue I have?
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if that was faulty, your car would run like crap all the time....not just at startup. but i may be wrong.
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It is plausible. Mine had issues with the MAF, but it would always start and then die immediately after start up. Didn't have issues where it would not start at all, but issues with the MAF will have varying symptoms.
Testing the MAF is super easy to do before dropping $$ on a new MAF. Simply disconnect it and see if it starts/runs smoother.
Testing the MAF is super easy to do before dropping $$ on a new MAF. Simply disconnect it and see if it starts/runs smoother.
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It is plausible. Mine had issues with the MAF, but it would always start and then die immediately after start up. Didn't have issues where it would not start at all, but issues with the MAF will have varying symptoms.
Testing the MAF is super easy to do before dropping $$ on a new MAF. Simply disconnect it and see if it starts/runs smoother.
Testing the MAF is super easy to do before dropping $$ on a new MAF. Simply disconnect it and see if it starts/runs smoother.
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Alright guys, took the car to a local shop which has a 'BMW expert' apparently. Ran diagnostics and couldnt tell what was wrong. As I mentioned before they thought it was the mass air meter so they proceeded to replace that. $1000 later the problem still remains.
I plan on calling the shop tomorrow and arguing with them and will try to get some of my money back as they assumed this was the problem.
What a mess!
I plan on calling the shop tomorrow and arguing with them and will try to get some of my money back as they assumed this was the problem.
What a mess!
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Alright guys, took the car to a local shop which has a 'BMW expert' apparently. Ran diagnostics and couldnt tell what was wrong. As I mentioned before they thought it was the mass air meter so they proceeded to replace that. $1000 later the problem still remains.
I plan on calling the shop tomorrow and arguing with them and will try to get some of my money back as they assumed this was the problem.
What a mess!
I plan on calling the shop tomorrow and arguing with them and will try to get some of my money back as they assumed this was the problem.
What a mess!
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$589 for the part!
After doing more research and seeing endless BMW videos on you tube with rough starts, it seems as though it might be the HPFP.
What do you guys think? Also, anyone know how much an out of warranty HPFP job would cost?
This 04 530i Has only 64k miles on it, 61k put on by me(bought it with 3k miles in 05) and has been a nightmare to deal with. Have already paid $4k in repairs.
Advice would be appreciated.
After doing more research and seeing endless BMW videos on you tube with rough starts, it seems as though it might be the HPFP.
What do you guys think? Also, anyone know how much an out of warranty HPFP job would cost?
This 04 530i Has only 64k miles on it, 61k put on by me(bought it with 3k miles in 05) and has been a nightmare to deal with. Have already paid $4k in repairs.
Advice would be appreciated.
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$589 for the part!
After doing more research and seeing endless BMW videos on you tube with rough starts, it seems as though it might be the HPFP.
What do you guys think? Also, anyone know how much an out of warranty HPFP job would cost?
This 04 530i Has only 64k miles on it, 61k put on by me(bought it with 3k miles in 05) and has been a nightmare to deal with. Have already paid $4k in repairs.
Advice would be appreciated.
After doing more research and seeing endless BMW videos on you tube with rough starts, it seems as though it might be the HPFP.
What do you guys think? Also, anyone know how much an out of warranty HPFP job would cost?
This 04 530i Has only 64k miles on it, 61k put on by me(bought it with 3k miles in 05) and has been a nightmare to deal with. Have already paid $4k in repairs.
Advice would be appreciated.
did the mechanic check the fuel pressure while cranking the engine?
what kind of diagnostic equipment do they have?
it was a waste to change the maf, like we mentioned above, since a bad maf usually has other symptoms.
you may be better off going to your local dealer.