starting problem

oka101 · 10-11-2009, 11:57 AM

yesterday i woke up in the morning to start my car but it wouldnt start. you can hear it cranking but wouldnt start. it has a quarter tank of gas and i tried to jump start it but it wouldnt start. has anyone had the same problem or knows what this is from?

oka101 · 10-15-2009, 07:37 AM

I took the car to bmw. They put the fuel pressure gage on the engine but it wasnt moving. They think the fuel isnt flowing. Ill know the exact problem today

deathsightx · 10-15-2009, 08:30 AM

If theres no fuel pressure then it's most likely your fuel pump, theres also a possibilty of clogged fuel lines/filter or a leak but not likely.

max_asdf · 10-15-2009, 09:56 AM

whats the problem

oka101 · 10-17-2009, 02:26 AM

yeah it turns out to be the fuel pump and fuel filter. i asked them if it was my fault to cause this malfunction and they said no. so should i be responsible to pay for the repair or should BMW take care of it?

jayely1 · 10-17-2009, 02:36 AM

emm what?

Lenaxia · 10-17-2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by oka101

yeah it turns out to be the fuel pump and fuel filter. i asked them if it was my fault to cause this malfunction and they said no. so should i be responsible to pay for the repair or should BMW take care of it?

Your car is an '06 so it should be coming up on Warranty soon if you haven't busted out of 4/50 yet. If you're still under warranty it should be covered. However it sounds like you're not since you're asking about who should pay for it.

Unfortunately unless you can get a goodwill gesture from the dealership, you'll have to foot the bill for it. It's out of warranty and it's normal wear and tear. It shouldn't've failed so early but it does. I just had to replace the front shocks and axle boots on my Jeep, I'm lucky they managed for as long as they did. I haven't been so lucky with other things.

Good luck man.

oka101 · 10-17-2009, 12:19 PM

whats the goodwill gesture?

mojojosung · 10-17-2009, 12:55 PM

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whats the goodwill gesture?

It's basically, the dealer doesn't charge you for the repair and they pay for it. Fuel pump replacement must be a lot of money..you should try to get the dealer to cover that. Hope everything works out!

oka101 · 10-18-2009, 06:21 PM

yeah i got the fuel pump + fuel filter + new battery . total cost $2021

oka101 · 11-08-2009, 04:59 PM

after getting my car fixed i noticed that my rpm keeps bouncing when im not on the gas. does anyone know what this might be from?

GMWNashville · 11-08-2009, 05:50 PM

like at idle?

aesfah · 11-08-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by oka101

yeah i got the fuel pump + fuel filter + new battery . total cost $2021

whoooah! shoulda had it towed to an indie shop.

oka101 · 11-15-2009, 11:16 AM

yeah as soon as i start it. the RPM starts bouncing and then when you reverse. sometimes it happens at low RPMs when driving.

ShinyRedCar · 11-15-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oka101

yeah i got the fuel pump + fuel filter + new battery . total cost $2021

Had the same problem with the same three parts as the solution. Went to an independent to purchase all three. Total cost to remove and replace the fuel filter and pump was $908.17. The total cost to remove, replace, and reprogram the battery was $179.44. Final total was $1087.61.

Battery replaced at 68,632 miles.
Fuel filter & pump at 69,508 miles.

Zero.7 · 11-15-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by oka101

yeah i got the fuel pump + fuel filter + new battery . total cost $2021

Ouch! This is definitely an argument for getting an extended warranty for these cars IF you plan to keep them longer. The cost of this repair almost cost as much as the ext. warranty.

aesfah · 11-15-2009, 11:55 PM

My SA told me that my extended maintenance plan or CPO warranty wont cover battery replacements. Can anyone confirm?

TurboFan · 11-16-2009, 12:23 AM

I thought the fuel pump was covered under an extended warranty? Is that only to original owners?

BMWinNorthdakota · 11-16-2009, 09:40 AM

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I thought the fuel pump was covered under an extended warranty? Is that only to original owners?

Dont think so, it stays with the car

oka101 · 11-16-2009, 12:29 PM

yeah it is always a good idea to get the ext warranty. i think the battery is the only thing that isnt covered with the warranty, but you might wanna double check.

after fixing my car the RPM keeps bouncing around when it is started. its like it wants to drive although im not pressing the gas. anyone knows why the RPM keeps bouncing?

Frank@M-Force_Design · 12-01-2009, 01:44 PM

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My SA told me that my extended maintenance plan or CPO warranty wont cover battery replacements. Can anyone confirm?

Just talked to my SA today. He said battery is a wear/tear item, and is not covered by extended warranty or maintenance program.

burberry · 12-01-2009, 02:22 PM

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yeah i got the fuel pump + fuel filter + new battery . total cost $2021

should've got the part numbers, purchased them yourself, and brought it to a 3rd party shop. i would never buy anything from BMW... unless that was my last resort. I asked for a quote for a passenger side mirror and they said 900$ just for parts, i got them online for like 160$.... Big difference.

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oka101 New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: tampa FL iTrader: (0)	I took the car to bmw. They put the fuel pressure gage on the engine but it wasnt moving. They think the fuel isnt flowing. Ill know the exact problem today
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oka101 New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: tampa FL iTrader: (0)	after getting my car fixed i noticed that my rpm keeps bouncing when im not on the gas. does anyone know what this might be from?
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oka101 New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: tampa FL iTrader: (0)	yeah as soon as i start it. the RPM starts bouncing and then when you reverse. sometimes it happens at low RPMs when driving.
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oka101 New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: tampa FL iTrader: (0)	yeah it is always a good idea to get the ext warranty. i think the battery is the only thing that isnt covered with the warranty, but you might wanna double check. after fixing my car the RPM keeps bouncing around when it is started. its like it wants to drive although im not pressing the gas. anyone knows why the RPM keeps bouncing?
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