picked up my new 535i sport today!! :)
10-30-2009, 01:11 PM
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My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
Grey/Grey Budapest 18"
Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
Stock un-modified or modded N54's for the injector issue. It's been reported on e90post, 1addicts,here, bimmerfest.
The Waste gate ping, usually you here at low rpm, say under 3500rpm, sounds like some on dropped a metal baring in to a blender.... ping ping ping ping. Not much has worked for a long term fix.
New waste gates
Waste gate actuator arms
new turbos
It all ways comes back.
The 29.2 software "Fixed " it but they way it did that was to open the waste gates at low rpms , so no "ping " sound was heard , but this also re moved the boost from the system, thus introducing Lag to a Lag-less turbo system even if customers did not care about the noise. It got to the point where the BMW CCA got involved and was preparing to run a large article due to the hate mail they were getting over it.
The injector issue is just now really starting to rear its head. Many people that had the HPFP replaced multiple times are now reporting this. I've seen it on Both Stock and modded cars, but the key seems to be having the HPFP replaced a time or two. At start the car runs Very rough like the idle is off for about 5 mins till the car warms up. This normally does not happen. I seen reports of one injector replaced with no result , to having All the injectors replaced with mixed results.
I have seen a couple reports of no HPFP going bad and having this issue.
This is a different issue than the "long Crank" that is usually indicative of your HPFP fixing to go south in the next few weeks, but they both may be related ,but I'm not a engineer ,could not pass the math in College...lol
BMW has not released any numbers on the failures so no clue on how wide spread ether are. The HPFP was wide spread enough to have a 10 year/ 120,000 mile warranty on that part alone, I don't think that would have happened if it was like a 1 in a million failure.
Ironically the HPFP is a Mechanical pump drive by a prop shaft on the motor, it's not electrical. Which is the opposite of what I would have thought with the car having an electric water pump...
The Waste gate ping, usually you here at low rpm, say under 3500rpm, sounds like some on dropped a metal baring in to a blender.... ping ping ping ping. Not much has worked for a long term fix.
New waste gates
Waste gate actuator arms
new turbos
It all ways comes back.
The 29.2 software "Fixed " it but they way it did that was to open the waste gates at low rpms , so no "ping " sound was heard , but this also re moved the boost from the system, thus introducing Lag to a Lag-less turbo system even if customers did not care about the noise. It got to the point where the BMW CCA got involved and was preparing to run a large article due to the hate mail they were getting over it.
The injector issue is just now really starting to rear its head. Many people that had the HPFP replaced multiple times are now reporting this. I've seen it on Both Stock and modded cars, but the key seems to be having the HPFP replaced a time or two. At start the car runs Very rough like the idle is off for about 5 mins till the car warms up. This normally does not happen. I seen reports of one injector replaced with no result , to having All the injectors replaced with mixed results.
I have seen a couple reports of no HPFP going bad and having this issue.
This is a different issue than the "long Crank" that is usually indicative of your HPFP fixing to go south in the next few weeks, but they both may be related ,but I'm not a engineer ,could not pass the math in College...lol
BMW has not released any numbers on the failures so no clue on how wide spread ether are. The HPFP was wide spread enough to have a 10 year/ 120,000 mile warranty on that part alone, I don't think that would have happened if it was like a 1 in a million failure.
Ironically the HPFP is a Mechanical pump drive by a prop shaft on the motor, it's not electrical. Which is the opposite of what I would have thought with the car having an electric water pump...
10-30-2009, 03:45 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
That's an incredible deal. Congratulations on your new ride. Pictures or it didn't happen....... 
10-30-2009, 05:41 PM
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My Ride: 2007 custom Range Rover, 2005 745li, FULL custom 1950 mercury, chopped and flame throwers, 1930 model A rat rod, nasty little bastard!!
soon to be custom bmw 550 all white and black.
Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1043919' date='Oct 30 2009, 07:45 PM
That's an incredible deal. Congratulations on your new ride. Pictures or it didn't happen.......
10-31-2009, 10:24 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by inknu2' post='1043249' date='Oct 29 2009, 09:54 PM
Ok guys i finally worked the deal after a week of back and forth bargaining and got my 08 535i, has pretty much all option except nav...
it is AW with black int, with 19k miles......
one owner car from dealer....32.5k not a bad deal...??
anyhow..can someone PLEASE tell me how to find the code to pair my blackberry on bluetooth? i cant find it anywhere. is there a general code?
thanks for any help and let the mods begin....
it is AW with black int, with 19k miles......
one owner car from dealer....32.5k not a bad deal...??
anyhow..can someone PLEASE tell me how to find the code to pair my blackberry on bluetooth? i cant find it anywhere. is there a general code?
thanks for any help and let the mods begin....
Just kidding, man. Just trying to bring a smile to your face. Don't worry, once you get the fuel pump fixed you'll love this car. Just one suggestion. Ask the sales manager point black if this car was a previous return from the lemon law. See if they would put it in writing.
Good luck.
10-31-2009, 10:31 AM
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My Ride: 2007 custom Range Rover, 2005 745li, FULL custom 1950 mercury, chopped and flame throwers, 1930 model A rat rod, nasty little bastard!!
soon to be custom bmw 550 all white and black.
Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1044244' date='Oct 31 2009, 02:24 PM
I think if you pair a blackberry with a 535i your fuel pump may fail.
Just kidding, man. Just trying to bring a smile to your face. Don't worry, once you get the fuel pump fixed you'll love this car. Just one suggestion. Ask the sales manager point black if this car was a previous return from the lemon law. See if they would put it in writing.
Good luck.
Just kidding, man. Just trying to bring a smile to your face. Don't worry, once you get the fuel pump fixed you'll love this car. Just one suggestion. Ask the sales manager point black if this car was a previous return from the lemon law. See if they would put it in writing.
Good luck.
i spent 2 hrs trying to pair the b and couldnt, i tried a milion difcodes,, then ralized i never hit the pair button on the i drive, as soon as i did it paired perfect and downloaded addressbook and all... needless to say its been a rough week with this car... but worth it fort the price...
. i did post some pics of my car in a new thread.. check it out its really nice...
and i just asked him if it was a buyback or had any issues in regards to the hpfp and he said no and showed me all the previous reports from service dept...
i will ask him to put something in writing tho..
thanks for the smiles...
11-04-2009, 07:29 PM
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Meh, I am torn on the 535i. I was deadset on a 550i but the 535i is definitely tempting especially for the price. I just really don't want to deal with that HFFP mess as well as any other turbo maintance/repair down the road if I own the car out of warranty. 550i seems more rock solid for the long hall. Plus I have never owned a V8 even though its not even that much quicker than the 535i it has less problems and well the V8 Rumble
I may jump into the 2010 5 series (after it loses 50% of its value in a year, kinda jk) if they offer the V8 TT powerplant from the X6 tho
I may jump into the 2010 5 series (after it loses 50% of its value in a year, kinda jk) if they offer the V8 TT powerplant from the X6 tho
11-04-2009, 07:36 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Enjoy the new car.
11-04-2009, 07:51 PM
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My Ride: 2007 custom Range Rover, 2005 745li, FULL custom 1950 mercury, chopped and flame throwers, 1930 model A rat rod, nasty little bastard!!
soon to be custom bmw 550 all white and black.
I actually liked the way the 535i power was delivered better than the 550, but i liked the options of the 550 better although my car is pretty hard loaded...
Now that the hpfp problem is all solved :fingers corssed: i just looove this car!!
Now that the hpfp problem is all solved :fingers corssed: i just looove this car!!
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Originally Posted by inknu2' post='1047565' date='Nov 4 2009, 11:51 PM
I actually liked the way the 535i power was delivered better than the 550, but i liked the options of the 550 better although my car is pretty hard loaded...
Now that the hpfp problem is all solved :fingers corssed: i just looove this car!!
Now that the hpfp problem is all solved :fingers corssed: i just looove this car!!