3rd fuel pump failure on 335?

E92Vancouver · 01-21-2008, 03:39 AM

Has any 335 owners had their fuel pump fail more than once?

Has this problem been propery fixed?

The reason I am asking is because I would love to get a 335 with all the options I crave but don't have now (i.e. BMW assist, comfort access, bluetooth and 300hp).

If you get your fuel pump repalced, is that the end of the problems? Are 2008's fine?

e92phreak · 01-21-2008, 03:41 AM

My buddy's 2nd fuel pump in 2 months has failed. Jim Lai has also reported a 2nd pump failure like within 5 days of each other.

E92Vancouver · 01-21-2008, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by e92phreak

My buddy's 2nd fuel pump in 2 months has failed. Jim Lai has also reported a 2nd pump failure like within 5 days of each other.

I know BMW will rectify the problem and everything is covered by warranty, but that is inconvenient.

What about other manufacturers that use high pressure fuel pumps and direct injection? Do they have similar problems?

ElCapitan · 01-21-2008, 08:12 AM

There is a few 2008 with the problem as well.

Spool · 01-21-2008, 08:13 AM

My 08 is about to die...

Long cranks followed by sputtering at redlights etc...

These are sure signs of it, kinda like having a mild itch before a major genital herpes breakout...

335i4u2nv · 01-21-2008, 08:22 AM

wow ive never had one fail on me and im at 16k

335i4u2nv · 01-21-2008, 08:23 AM

i wish i would though... i could say some miles on her for a loaner

IM2C · 01-21-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Damn! It must be every dealerships nightmare too.

When I test drove a 335 before getting 328, I asked dealer about fuel pump issues, and he said he's never heard of any failures. Right....

335i4u2nv · 01-21-2008, 08:29 AM

im about to break my fuel pump! lol sike i dont want to go through the nightmare stories ive read bout the Fuel Pump failures

Spool · 01-21-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Damn! It must be every dealerships nightmare too.

Why? They get paid for replacing the pumps. If anything they want more cars to break so they can make money.

Cookiemonster · 01-21-2008, 08:38 AM

I had two fuel pumps replaced. I am a 10/06 build date.

Spool · 01-21-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Well, I would think that somebody who is having their fuel pump replaced 3 times, isn't going to buy another BMW. If I would be a car dealer, I'd prefer happy customers.

It doesn't matter, dealerships don't make that much money for selling the cars itself, most of their revenue comes from the service department.

Majikthese42 · 01-21-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Well, I would think that somebody who is having their fuel pump replaced 3 times, isn't going to buy another BMW. If I would be a car dealer, I'd prefer happy customers.

The "GM approach" to the customer assumes "Consumer Variety Seeking Behavior" -- no matter what they do, the consumer will buy another brand next time.

335i4u2nv · 01-21-2008, 08:58 AM

i want mines to fail so i can get a new one already!

Bobby_Light · 01-21-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Spool

My 08 is about to die...

Long cranks followed by sputtering at redlights etc...

These are sure signs of it, kinda like having a mild itch before a major genital herpes breakout...

Wow. So long cranks is to HPFP failure AS mild itching is to a genital herpes outreak. Interesting angle.

noro · 01-21-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 335i4u2nv

i want mines to fail so i can get a new one already!

Your new one is very likely to fail as well, so you're not really gaining anything.

akack79 · 01-21-2008, 11:36 AM

Unfortunately, 2008 cars are still having issues with the HPFP. I have only 700 miles (11/07 build) and so far...........no long cranks......yet.....

luckyD · 01-21-2008, 11:41 AM

i had one high presure pump replaced so far , and it works great

gemini330zhp · 01-21-2008, 11:47 AM

Is there a aftermarket performance Fuel Pump that can be installed???

mrquach · 01-21-2008, 12:06 PM

hello,

bought my 07 335 in December 06 and just had the fuel pump replaced. my car had 18K before it went in. everything is drives like new and the only other problem is that the new M3 sedans are coming to market soon!

ar design · 01-21-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gemini330zhp

Is there a aftermarket performance Fuel Pump that can be installed???

We have one in the works.

choiffer · 01-21-2008, 02:59 PM

I bought this car knowing about this fuel pump issue. I decided to Lease my 335i coupe after I heard about this issue when I originally planned on purchasing the vehicle.

01-21-2008, 03:39 AM	#1
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e92phreak General 384 Rep 21,747 Posts Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	My buddy's 2nd fuel pump in 2 months has failed. Jim Lai has also reported a 2nd pump failure like within 5 days of each other. __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo
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ElCapitan Lieutenant Colonel 38 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 328xi & 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Bay, ON iTrader: (2)	There is a few 2008 with the problem as well. __________________ *2008* E90 335i \| Silver Grey \| Terra \| Piano Black \| ZSP \| ZKO \| ZAT \| ZKI \| ZPL \| ZKL \| *2007* E91 328xi \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| ALuminium \| ZKO \| ZKI \| ZPL *Past Cars:* 2004 ///M3, 2002 E46 330xi, 2003 GTI 1.8T, 1996 Neon
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01-21-2008, 08:13 AM	#5
Spool ****** 558 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	My 08 is about to die... Long cranks followed by sputtering at redlights etc... These are sure signs of it, kinda like having a mild itch before a major genital herpes breakout... __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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335i4u2nv Colonel 66 Rep 2,765 Posts Drives: 335i e9O sL0w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: im right behind u iTrader: (0)	wow ive never had one fail on me and im at 16k
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335i4u2nv Colonel 66 Rep 2,765 Posts Drives: 335i e9O sL0w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: im right behind u iTrader: (0)	i wish i would though... i could say some miles on her for a loaner
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335i4u2nv Colonel 66 Rep 2,765 Posts Drives: 335i e9O sL0w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: im right behind u iTrader: (0)	im about to break my fuel pump! lol sike i dont want to go through the nightmare stories ive read bout the Fuel Pump failures
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01-21-2008, 08:38 AM	#11
Cookiemonster Captain 16 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2010 335XI e92 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jupiter iTrader: (2)	I had two fuel pumps replaced. I am a 10/06 build date. __________________ 2007 335I sedan (retired) 2010 335xi coupe
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335i4u2nv Colonel 66 Rep 2,765 Posts Drives: 335i e9O sL0w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: im right behind u iTrader: (0)	i want mines to fail so i can get a new one already!
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01-21-2008, 11:36 AM	#17
akack79 Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,161 Posts Drives: '18 F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T E X A S iTrader: (18)	Unfortunately, 2008 cars are still having issues with the HPFP. I have only 700 miles (11/07 build) and so far...........no long cranks......yet..... __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT ZCP
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01-21-2008, 11:41 AM	#18
luckyD Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east coast iTrader: (-1)	i had one high presure pump replaced so far , and it works great
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mrquach New Member 3 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2007 335 Sedan Montego Blue Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	hello, bought my 07 335 in December 06 and just had the fuel pump replaced. my car had 18K before it went in. everything is drives like new and the only other problem is that the new M3 sedans are coming to market soon!
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01-21-2008, 02:59 PM	#22
choiffer First Lieutenant 19 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia, Pa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00] 2006 G35 Coupe [0.00]	I bought this car knowing about this fuel pump issue. I decided to Lease my 335i coupe after I heard about this issue when I originally planned on purchasing the vehicle. __________________ 2008 335i Coupe Alpine White/Black Dakota
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