Break down at 800 miles

dharo1 · 04-19-2014, 05:20 PM

It is. That's why people not only talk about the nice stuff in their cars, but the issues as well. But apparently some people didn't like the fact that gfk007 came to forum to show frustration. Two new cars breaking down, no loaners, and strangers "test driving" the car (I would've wanted prior notice). I'm still interested in outcome of 235's breakdown, as a future owner (2 more weeks to be exact).

bubsterino · 04-21-2014, 07:38 PM

bump. hopeful to hear the diagnosis regarding the clutch issue.

dmboone25 · 04-22-2014, 07:20 AM

Hoping to hear more too - wasn't the OP supposed to get his car back yesterday?

GFK007 · 04-22-2014, 08:29 AM

Got the car back: they are claiming the clutch issue was in relation to a glitch in the software (only time will tell if that's the case).

Otherwise, the fuel pump was broken and needed to be replaced.

I got the lower lip on my front bumper resprayed last night and had the performance grilles installed as well.

Black grilles and black mirrors is a good look.

dharo1 · 04-22-2014, 08:34 AM

Lower lip resprayed? Paint peeling off?
Good to know, it seems fuel pump could be an issue along with a software's glitch.

GFK007 · 04-22-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dharo1

Lower lip resprayed? Paint peeling off?
Good to know, it seems fuel pump could be an issue along with a software's glitch.

A few weeks ago a piece of plastic came off a truck and hit the lower lip leaving a scratch, so I had it repainted.

Lucky13 · 04-22-2014, 08:48 AM

So HPFP or LPFP? I wouldn't worry about this as an issue for other owners because it's just not showing up on other N55 engines as an issue. I'm not even sure if I'd believe a dealer without a replacement part number which I'm sure was on the work order but I'm starting to believe most work is trial and error at the dealers since they can never replicate a problem ie transmission problems.

kdphan · 04-22-2014, 10:13 AM

wow still fuel pump issues

i'm sure the issue is related to a very small % of bmw's

this doesn't reassure me about getting into another bmw

GFK007 · 04-22-2014, 03:22 PM

Here's what they had to say...

ciwhamc · 04-22-2014, 03:33 PM

Wow that is one of the best service write ups I have seen.

sfheat · 04-22-2014, 03:50 PM

so m235i has fuel pump issues. Anyone else?

SuitedUp · 04-22-2014, 03:50 PM

Yeah I like that.

Edit: The write-up. I like seeing the process.

five3three · 04-22-2014, 03:54 PM

They probably had to go by the book on that one since I'm sure the dealer and BMW hasn't had many of these to work with just yet.

golf4501 · 04-22-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sfheat

so m235i has fuel pump issues. Anyone else?

Reading that it sounds like the regular fuel pump, not the HPFP that was the N54 issue. It also sounds like it was some type of electrical issue. I'm personally not concerned. Kudo's on that write-up the mechanic did though.

Lucky13 · 04-22-2014, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by golf4501

Reading that it sounds like the regular fuel pump, not the HPFP that was the N54 issue. It also sounds like it was some type of electrical issue. I'm personally not concerned. Kudo's on that write-up the mechanic did though.

+1

I think if you have HPFP problems your car runs but under 30 mph, if the LPFP fails your engine won't run. Either way it sucks.

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dharo1 Captain 215 Rep 661 Posts Drives: Previous: F22 M235i ; F80 M3 ; Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: El Paso, Texas iTrader: (1)	It is. That's why people not only talk about the nice stuff in their cars, but the issues as well. But apparently some people didn't like the fact that gfk007 came to forum to show frustration. Two new cars breaking down, no loaners, and strangers "test driving" the car (I would've wanted prior notice). I'm still interested in outcome of 235's breakdown, as a future owner (2 more weeks to be exact).
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bubsterino Banned 171 Rep 436 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	bump. hopeful to hear the diagnosis regarding the clutch issue.
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04-22-2014, 07:20 AM	#91
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04-22-2014, 08:29 AM	#92
GFK007 Captain 374 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Got the car back: they are claiming the clutch issue was in relation to a glitch in the software (only time will tell if that's the case). Otherwise, the fuel pump was broken and needed to be replaced. I got the lower lip on my front bumper resprayed last night and had the performance grilles installed as well. Black grilles and black mirrors is a good look. __________________ MG on CR M235i, mods to come... (gone but not forgotten) 2011 e90 M Sport - M-Tech Carbon Diffuser, OEM Carbon Trunk Spoiler, 20% tint, black reflectors, black OEM grille, LUX white Angel Eyes.
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dharo1 Captain 215 Rep 661 Posts Drives: Previous: F22 M235i ; F80 M3 ; Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: El Paso, Texas iTrader: (1)	Lower lip resprayed? Paint peeling off? Good to know, it seems fuel pump could be an issue along with a software's glitch.
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Lucky13 Lucky13 211 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30X Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, S.C. iTrader: (0)	So HPFP or LPFP? I wouldn't worry about this as an issue for other owners because it's just not showing up on other N55 engines as an issue. I'm not even sure if I'd believe a dealer without a replacement part number which I'm sure was on the work order but I'm starting to believe most work is trial and error at the dealers since they can never replicate a problem ie transmission problems. __________________ 1995 325i, 1996 328ci, 1997 528i, 1997 Z3 2.8, 2000 528i, 2001 X5 3.0, 2001 330i Convertible, 2002 M3 Convertible, 2003 M3 Coupe, 2004 M3 Coupe, 2004 Z4 3.0, 2004 X3 3.0, 2007 X3 3.0, 2007 335i Convertible, 2013 X1 28 sdrive, 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30i Xdrive
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04-22-2014, 10:13 AM	#96
kdphan Captain 338 Rep 774 Posts Drives: everything is gone! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Emeryville, CA iTrader: (0)	wow still fuel pump issues i'm sure the issue is related to a very small % of bmw's this doesn't reassure me about getting into another bmw
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04-22-2014, 03:22 PM	#97
GFK007 Captain 374 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Here's what they had to say... Attached Images __________________ MG on CR M235i, mods to come... (gone but not forgotten) 2011 e90 M Sport - M-Tech Carbon Diffuser, OEM Carbon Trunk Spoiler, 20% tint, black reflectors, black OEM grille, LUX white Angel Eyes.
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sfheat Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	so m235i has fuel pump issues. Anyone else?
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five3three Major 163 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: m2c Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: VA iTrader: (3)	They probably had to go by the book on that one since I'm sure the dealer and BMW hasn't had many of these to work with just yet.
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