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07-30-2009, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CeeP' post='960219' date='Jul 31 2009, 06:13 AM
Reviving a slightly old thread, but I'd love to see a write up on this. Sounds like I might want to do some exploring this weekend to see if I can locate the pump and inspect it for any splitting hoses! Any help regarding what needs to come off to access the pump appreciated!
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08-25-2009, 02:00 PM
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Chaps,
I've started to get this warning and I hear the pump firing if I shut the car down and restart.
I've got a Tesco's warranty which covers this (400quid well spent now me thinks!) just want to ensure that the dealer does the right thing which I assume is:
Replace pump and hoses with new improved model. Is there anything else that needs to be done? Has the part number changed? What part number should I look for on the work done report?
Cheers,
Neil.
I've started to get this warning and I hear the pump firing if I shut the car down and restart.
I've got a Tesco's warranty which covers this (400quid well spent now me thinks!) just want to ensure that the dealer does the right thing which I assume is:
Replace pump and hoses with new improved model. Is there anything else that needs to be done? Has the part number changed? What part number should I look for on the work done report?
Cheers,
Neil.
08-28-2009, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by neil@domino.org' post='988519' date='Aug 25 2009, 11:00 PM
Chaps,
I've started to get this warning and I hear the pump firing if I shut the car down and restart.
I've got a Tesco's warranty which covers this (400quid well spent now me thinks!) just want to ensure that the dealer does the right thing which I assume is:
Replace pump and hoses with new improved model. Is there anything else that needs to be done? Has the part number changed? What part number should I look for on the work done report?
Cheers,
Neil.
I've started to get this warning and I hear the pump firing if I shut the car down and restart.
I've got a Tesco's warranty which covers this (400quid well spent now me thinks!) just want to ensure that the dealer does the right thing which I assume is:
Replace pump and hoses with new improved model. Is there anything else that needs to be done? Has the part number changed? What part number should I look for on the work done report?
Cheers,
Neil.
09-04-2009, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='850198' date='Apr 17 2009, 02:59 PM
The compressor problem is a commonly known fault, I'm afraid. The root cause is the hose to the compressor that falls off/goes into pieces etc etc making the compressor to inhale unhealthy stuff causing it to malfunction and subsequently to fall off the pin.
It's clearly a design fault. BMW, we are not amused! :thumbsdown:
Edit: BMW have made an update during 2008 so the compressors now being replaced should withstand tear and wear better.
It's clearly a design fault. BMW, we are not amused! :thumbsdown:
Edit: BMW have made an update during 2008 so the compressors now being replaced should withstand tear and wear better.
PERKELE 
This is just unbelievable!!! Ridiculous! I have one (1) year old car with 23000km?s and today it happened to me...I had two people sitting in the backseat and when I drove 1km and it started warning this "self L system failure". I turned of the engine and when started the failure note came again... WTF
There wasn?t any noticeable change with the rideheight.
Then after a while when I started and was driving alone everything was OK. Luckily I have still one year quarantee left, so hopefully I?ll get that fixed.
09-15-2009, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Seip??nreik?' post='998782' date='Sep 5 2009, 12:58 AM
PERKELE This is just unbelievable!!! Ridiculous! I have one (1) year old car with 23000km?s and today it happened to me...I had two people sitting in the backseat and when I drove 1km and it started warning this "self L system failure". I turned of the engine and when started the failure note came again... WTF
There wasn?t any noticeable change with the rideheight.
Then after a while when I started and was driving alone everything was OK. Luckily I have still one year quarantee left, so hopefully I?ll get that fixed.
Is the compressor shot?
09-15-2009, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1008152' date='Sep 15 2009, 05:05 PM
Any update on this?
Is the compressor shot?
Is the compressor shot?
09-15-2009, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1008169' date='Sep 15 2009, 05:22 PM
I'm sure Mika himself will get back to this, but I can tell we both sat on the backseat while the car was idling and BINGO --> message came on the screen. Then when we got out, the compressor ran very long.
The last time that I was in for service (rear bumper removal - lol), I asked a few questions about the compressor failure issue. The answers were:
1. If the hose has failed, and there are signs that the compressor has ingested something (dirt, dust, etc.), they replace EVERYTHING.
2. Even if your car is under "warranty" a compressor failure and replacement is NOT covered!
If the compressor continues to hiss or make noise after you get out of the car, that is a very bad sign.
09-15-2009, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1008180' date='Sep 15 2009, 05:33 PM
Ouch...
The last time that I was in for service (rear bumper removal - lol), I asked a few questions about the compressor failure issue. The answers were:
1. If the hose has failed, and there are signs that the compressor has ingested something (dirt, dust, etc.), they replace EVERYTHING.
2. Even if your car is under "warranty" a compressor failure and replacement is NOT covered!
If the compressor continues to hiss or make noise after you get out of the car, that is a very bad sign.
The last time that I was in for service (rear bumper removal - lol), I asked a few questions about the compressor failure issue. The answers were:
1. If the hose has failed, and there are signs that the compressor has ingested something (dirt, dust, etc.), they replace EVERYTHING.
2. Even if your car is under "warranty" a compressor failure and replacement is NOT covered!
If the compressor continues to hiss or make noise after you get out of the car, that is a very bad sign.
09-17-2009, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Seip??nreik?' post='1008449' date='Sep 15 2009, 10:25 PM
I?m going to go to the dealer during this week. We?ll see what happens...
So my dealer ordered new compressor and guarantee covers it
