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3958 messages, Last post on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:35 PM
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Replying to: gurmehar (May 10, 2008 8:56 am)
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Replying to: gurmehar (May 13, 2008 7:18 am) |
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Replying to: sunilb (Apr 12, 2008 11:48 pm) I'll have them check the oil separator valve and replace if needed... anything else I should have them look into? |
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I just got a phone call from my local dealer in Santa Monica, CA that I need to bring my 2008 328I Coupe immediately for a software upgrade. A recall has been put in place. When I asked for more details on exactly what type of "upgrade" it was, the person I spoke to had no technical information. My service advisor is supposed to call me back but I've yet to get a call yet. Has anyone else heard anything about this recall? By the way, my 7 month old car has been in service for the 15 days and counting and they don't believe I will get it back for another 3 weeks. I wonder if its related to all the other problems I've been having with my car... |
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Replying to: rl328 (Apr 30, 2008 10:40 am) |
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Last week, after I filled up gas and pulled away from the gas station, the car stalled. It wouldn't restart after multiple attempts. So had it towed to the nearest BMW dealership, luckily 1 mile away. Initial assessment was the Fuel Control Module, so it was replaced. The problem remained. Reassessment found it was the Fuel Pump, so it was replaced as well. The service advisor indicated that there is currently a recall for the 328i fuel pump. I'm not sure if other years/models are implicated as well. So new BMW owners should inquire with your dealerships. After driving 15,000 miles and the fuel pump fails, what does this indicate? Maybe this was just a random isolated occurrence...
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Replying to: ericlau01 (May 25, 2008 5:47 pm) Probably nothing more than the fact that BMW got a number of bad fuel pumps from one of their suppliers. BMW fuel pumps usually last for at least 120K. Out of The eight BMWs I've owned since 1983 I've only had to replace one- on my 130K 1987 535is. Don't sweat it. |
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Replying to: ericlau01 (May 25, 2008 5:47 pm) http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/bulletin_graphic_temp/B125506g.htm
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2008 9:11 am)
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Replying to: ponytrekker (May 26, 2008 9:24 am) Well you know, statistically, a small percentage of cars per 100 are going to have some glitches. On a chronic problem, even a 1-3% failure rate isn't all that unusual. Some cars (to remain nameless) have recorded 8-10% failure rates on certain components, and that is totally unacceptable and basically a disaster level percentage for customer satisfaction. I don't think 3 series BMWs have ever even approached that level unless maybe the early run-flats.
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