Oh NO! Engine Malfunction - Reduced Power!!!!
12-12-2008, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by baje1' post='743595' date='Dec 12 2008, 12:27 AM
Should have had a V8! 
12-13-2008, 10:10 AM
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UPDATE:
Dealer did tests and confirmed the problem was the high pressure fuel pump. They had one in stock and had the car ready the next day. Also got the new software update to eliminate the cold tranny jerk/clunk. All appears to be well so far. Fingers crossed.
Dealer did tests and confirmed the problem was the high pressure fuel pump. They had one in stock and had the car ready the next day. Also got the new software update to eliminate the cold tranny jerk/clunk. All appears to be well so far. Fingers crossed.
12-13-2008, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by wantmye90' post='744562' date='Dec 13 2008, 11:10 AM
UPDATE:
Dealer did tests and confirmed the problem was the high pressure fuel pump. They had one in stock and had the car ready the next day. Also got the new software update to eliminate the cold tranny jerk/clunk. All appears to be well so far. Fingers crossed.
Dealer did tests and confirmed the problem was the high pressure fuel pump. They had one in stock and had the car ready the next day. Also got the new software update to eliminate the cold tranny jerk/clunk. All appears to be well so far. Fingers crossed.
12-13-2008, 11:59 PM
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I'm waiting delivery of my '09 535i (pushed back to Feb thanks to the prolonged Christmas holiday - thanks BMW).
I noticed a recall was issued for 335i's, but not for 535i's. Weird considering from what I've read it's the same engine and same HPFP.
I'm assuming the issues with the HPFP's have been resolved since they are issuing a recall? Here's hoping my '09 doesn't suffer from this!
I noticed a recall was issued for 335i's, but not for 535i's. Weird considering from what I've read it's the same engine and same HPFP.
I'm assuming the issues with the HPFP's have been resolved since they are issuing a recall? Here's hoping my '09 doesn't suffer from this!
12-14-2008, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by wantmye90' post='744562' date='Dec 13 2008, 02:10 PM
UPDATE:
Dealer did tests and confirmed the problem was the high pressure fuel pump. They had one in stock and had the car ready the next day. Also got the new software update to eliminate the cold tranny jerk/clunk. All appears to be well so far. Fingers crossed.
Dealer did tests and confirmed the problem was the high pressure fuel pump. They had one in stock and had the car ready the next day. Also got the new software update to eliminate the cold tranny jerk/clunk. All appears to be well so far. Fingers crossed.
12-14-2008, 02:23 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, platinum gray with cream beige dakota leather, premium, sport, comfort access, navigation, heated seats, sport auto with paddles, premium sound, sat radio, ipod
I am noticing a different "feel" to the tranny now that it has been updated with new software. It definitely seems to have smaller and tighter gearing, and the shifts feel quicker. In other words, it feels more sporty. Not sure I like it. Also, when I am slowing, the tranny gears down much more aggressively. Could be I am subconsciously comparing my 535 with new software to the 528 loaner I drove for a day and a half, but I am sure things are different. Also noticed today a single episode of the car doing something funny going from first to second - sort of like a hesitation. Not sure what that was - didn't do again.
12-14-2008, 02:29 PM
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This happened 4 times to my 07 550 , they ended up taking it back and I ordered a new car !
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There is an SW update to come out fix the "turbo lag" with TT engines...supposedly around January...wonder if you got it already 
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