Quote:
Originally Posted by audiphile
this crap is starting to scare me. I have a 10/06 335i sedan, and after 13K miles the pump is still original. But now it's taking more and more cranks to start up in the morning, up to 3-4 now, and I'm driving this POS off the cliff if it leaves me stranded again.. 
sorry about your troubles. |
You should be covered by the following. Also be sure to visit the NHTSA site to file a complaint.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140023
SI B13 03 08
Fuel Systems April 2008
Technical Service
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT
Service Action: Replace the High-Pressure Pump
MODEL
E90, E92, and E93 with the N54 engine produced from 06/01/2006 through 10/28/2006
SITUATION
An internal component in the high-pressure pump (HDP) may fail, causing drivability symptoms such as longer starting times or erratic engine operation. It may also lead to a premature failure of the HDP on vehicles at higher mileages.
Should this situation occur, the HDP emergency operation is activated and the Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) is illuminated.
Note:
In this situation, the vehicle can continue to be driven, even for long distances, without any risk of breakdown.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E90, E92 and E93 vehicles with N54 engines which were produced from 06/01/2006 through 10/28/2006.
In order to determine whether a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The chassis number ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
Model
Chassis Number Range
E90
FV750004 – FV75116
E90
KY60007 – KY60964
E90
PA65001 – PA87847
E92
P021102 – P032114
E92
PV80038 – PV83999
E93
PX45010 – PX45013
CORRECTION
Replace the high-pressure pump.
There is a similar TSB covering E90, E92, and E93 with the N54 engine, produced from 01/17/2007 through 01/25/07.
These TSBs fall far short of directly contacting us. They will only alert you then next time you go to a dealer for a service visit. They don't seem to care if you get stranded or are put into a dangerous situation.
Obviously BMW knows there is a problem, but the way they are addressing it is dumbfounding. Looks like the bean counters have straight jackets on those parts of the company that want to solve this.
Come on BMW, do the right thing.