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Replying to: venture (Sep 12, 2008 10:30 pm) |
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I recently had the fuel pump replaced in the 135i. The check engine soon light had come on, and after they diagnosed the car, they said it was the high pressure fuel pump. There was only 1944 miles on the car when this happened! The more I looked into it, the more I discovered that BMW keeps fuel pumps in their parts department like light bulbs and fuses. They actually know they are bad and will need replacement. Sooooo many of them are replaced, and this problem has been ongoing for quite some time. Supposedly, this latest generation of fuel pump, which has a long part number ending with 881, is supposed to be the real fix. We'll see. TM
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The fuel pump has been a problem area for the BMW twin-turbo 535i and 335i vehicles. Now I see it has hit the 135i's too. I am not surprised. Sorry to hear the fuel pump thing happened to you.  |
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Replying to: tagman (Oct 01, 2008 8:28 am) |
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My diagnosis is you either have developed a rather serious case of goiter or you have been on the wrong end of a high pressure fuel pump. Only the fuel pump injury happens to be covered by your HMO. You think the fuel pump is a problem? Wait until the piezo fuel injectors screw up! More problems with BMW twin-turbos than any other BMW's. Not worth it, IMO. |
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the 128i comes with the relatively trouble-free, proven inline-6, it would be the smart choice for most consumers. The additional power of the 135i is not needed in the USA, unless one intends the vehicle for track use. As others have sadly discovered, a 335i or 135i attracts old smoky with very little effort. I have yet to see any 1 Series on the road, either in Florida or New Mexico. Seems to be very exclusive.
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 03, 2008 12:54 am) Living in Phoenix and traveling to Northern Cal I see the 1 series. The problem I think it, from dead on front view there is no way in telling if you ae looking t a 1 series or 3 series. I'm currently in Santa Cruz Ca and have seen 3, 1 series all of them been 135i.
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Replying to: flightnurse (Oct 03, 2008 6:47 am) Nobody was "telling" you anything. I was merely offering a suggestion that most folks would probably be better off with the proven trouble-free inline 6. You want potential fuel pump and fuel injector problems, get the 135i. Don't forget to call Mom. 
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 11, 2008 11:10 am) If it is leased, then it'd probably be alright. 
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