High Pressure Fuel Pump Fail!
07-18-2007, 06:27 AM
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2008 BMW 550i (Sep 4 Munich delivery)
My question is this: Is the high pressure pump failure issue affecting only the inline-6 engines or could it affect the 550's V-8?
Thanks for whoever has the answer!
Thanks for whoever has the answer!
07-18-2007, 06:59 AM
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e60 owners aren't the only one having this problem.. i went to the dealers to get my car serviced and I wanted the 335 coupe as a loaner car, but they said all the 335 coupes and sedans were having fuel pump problems.. 
07-20-2007, 10:45 AM
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Thanks all! I am in London England on business and my dealer called to say theyt changed the computer and received a new fuel pump (5+ hours to change). Tested last night and again today - no faults and I willpick up tomorrow when I return to Canada. It's been quite the ride - but I do feel well looked after by BMW and grateful for all your feedback too. Thanks I will let you know how it goes from her on.
PS: My co-worker here in London drives a 2007 335d (or was it a 350d .. must be tired) and his 2nd oil change cost almost 500 pounds ... that is $1200 CAD dollars ... no free service here!
PS: My co-worker here in London drives a 2007 335d (or was it a 350d .. must be tired) and his 2nd oil change cost almost 500 pounds ... that is $1200 CAD dollars ... no free service here!
Originally Posted by r9ndy' post='449267' date='Jul 18 2007, 10:59 AM
e60 owners aren't the only one having this problem.. i went to the dealers to get my car serviced and I wanted the 335 coupe as a loaner car, but they said all the 335 coupes and sedans were having fuel pump problems..
07-20-2007, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by spike' post='450302' date='Jul 20 2007, 07:45 PM
PS: My co-worker here in London drives a 2007 335d (or was it a 350d .. must be tired) and his 2nd oil change cost almost 500 pounds ... that is $1200 CAD dollars ... no free service here!
I didn't realise they changed the engine at the same time. 
07-24-2007, 01:27 AM
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I have just got this letter from BMW and have confirmed the parts are now showing on the BMW part system
Further to the letters and e mails sent by yourself, us and BMW ******* I spoke to ******** of BMW ****** who gave me the following information regarding your vehicle:
BMW Munich received stock of the fuel pumps that malfunctioned in your vehicle on the weekend of 21st/22nd July 2007, these pumps are being shipped to England and BMW ******** has been reliably informed they should reach ******* BMW on 01/08/07. The
fitting of the fuel pump is a 3 hour job so should be done by the next day. The delay has been caused by the factory who manufacturers the pumps.
A factory order vehicle is showing up on the system as late September / early October. BMW UK will not authorise BMW ******* to supply a new vehicle as the pumps are on their way to England on a ship as we speak.
However, BMW UK have agreed to pay a goodwill gesture to your company for the lease of the vehicle.
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Further to the letters and e mails sent by yourself, us and BMW ******* I spoke to ******** of BMW ****** who gave me the following information regarding your vehicle:
BMW Munich received stock of the fuel pumps that malfunctioned in your vehicle on the weekend of 21st/22nd July 2007, these pumps are being shipped to England and BMW ******** has been reliably informed they should reach ******* BMW on 01/08/07. The
fitting of the fuel pump is a 3 hour job so should be done by the next day. The delay has been caused by the factory who manufacturers the pumps.
A factory order vehicle is showing up on the system as late September / early October. BMW UK will not authorise BMW ******* to supply a new vehicle as the pumps are on their way to England on a ship as we speak.
However, BMW UK have agreed to pay a goodwill gesture to your company for the lease of the vehicle.
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
04-09-2008, 09:59 AM
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Darn, the HP fuel pump went out on my 535, after 11K miles. The dealer put in a re-manufactured replacement. Did you guyes get new or re-manufactured ones? Thanks a lot.
04-09-2008, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by socal535' post='558666' date='Apr 9 2008, 01:59 PM
Darn, the HP fuel pump went out on my 535, after 11K miles. The dealer put in a re-manufactured replacement. Did you guyes get new or re-manufactured ones? Thanks a lot.
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04-09-2008, 08:56 PM
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I posted about how I've been getting check engine lights and engine malfuntion warnings.... I wonder if I could be having issues with the high pressure fuel pump as well. The dealer told me not to let the gas level get to low which I thought was total BS.
04-10-2008, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 1stbimmer' post='558916' date='Apr 10 2008, 12:56 AM
The dealer told me not to let the gas level get to low which I thought was total BS.
Letting it run out completely? Well... try to avoid that.
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