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      11-18-2014, 06:44 PM   #1
Uridian
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Drives: E36 M3, 228i M Sport
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Drivetrain malfunction - dead on the freeway

Well, my 228i died on Friday night on my way home from work. Cruising along on the freeway and the car died and wouldn't start back up. Drivetrain malfunction - Drive moderately (or not at all, in this case). I coasted to a stop along the side of the road and got started with the tow process (on a restricted access parkway, so that was fun). I had my code reader with me, so while I was waiting, I pulled the code. P142E - Pressure too low in high-pressure system. The car would crank and crank but not start.

BMW got around to diagnosing my car today, and I need a new fuel pump control unit. I haven't been able to speak with anyone technical yet, just the service advisor.

There was no indication beforehand or at any point in the past there was a problem imminent, so who knows what caused it. Seems entirely electronic in nature to me.
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