SES light.. ugh here we go again???

AlBel1214 · 07-24-2009, 08:26 AM

So over the past month or so I have been getting long cranks... I had my HPFP replaced once already but the first time it died the engine malfunction light came on (the little engine picture) and I went into limp mode and struggled to make it to the dealer...

Today however I had the SES light come on... no limp mode but could this be the fuel pump dying again??... But at least giving me a little warning this time??

God this is unreal!

jtsherri · 07-24-2009, 09:36 AM

What mods are you running? Feel free to PM, if you're looking to keep them on the down-low.

Also, you definitely need a Bavarian Tech tool. Make it your next "mod."

catserfp · 07-24-2009, 10:50 AM

You probably had your pump replaced with the same part number pump. There's a 2nd gen. pump. You'll keep on having hpfp problems as long as you have the same pump as replacement.

supracg · 07-24-2009, 11:10 AM

only 1900 miles, SES light came on yesterday after 2 weeks of on and off long cranks...just took it into the dealer

not happy.

AlBel1214 · 07-24-2009, 11:10 AM

^^^ Well I took over the car.. turns out its not the fuel pump but its a purge valve causing emission problems... thye had to order the part and I am getting it replaced next week...

Anyone else have this problem?

supracg · 07-24-2009, 06:06 PM

took my car in and they replaced the HPFP..i hope my 1900 miles was one of the lower mileages..

Robert · 07-25-2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AlBel1214

^^^ Well I took over the car.. turns out its not the fuel pump but its a purge valve causing emission problems... thye had to order the part and I am getting it replaced next week...

Anyone else have this problem?

Yup I did. Warmtoes on the forum here nailed the problem right on its head because he had it as well, so on top of my head that's 3 with the same problem. It's not reassuring that so many parts in a car can go wrong all within 12 months of ownership.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278807

AlBel1214 · 07-25-2009, 12:21 PM

Yep this just gets tacked on the list of things that have gone wrong with this car... theres no way I can keep this thing past warrenty or ill be broke...

supracg · 07-25-2009, 02:53 PM

Hopefully they come out with revised versions of these parts so we don't have to worry about it so much, it is a little ridiculous though

07-24-2009, 08:26 AM	#1
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	SES light.. ugh here we go again??? So over the past month or so I have been getting long cranks... I had my HPFP replaced once already but the first time it died the engine malfunction light came on (the little engine picture) and I went into limp mode and struggled to make it to the dealer... Today however I had the SES light come on... no limp mode but could this be the fuel pump dying again??... But at least giving me a little warning this time?? God this is unreal! __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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07-24-2009, 09:36 AM	#2
jtsherri Major 144 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	What mods are you running? Feel free to PM, if you're looking to keep them on the down-low. Also, you definitely need a Bavarian Tech tool. Make it your next "mod." __________________ -Jason My review(s): cp-e™ Cat Back Exhaust, cp-e™ SS 3" Downpipes, TPLSM3 Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure, P3 BMW 135 Vent Integrated Digital Interface
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07-24-2009, 10:50 AM	#3
catserfp Private 5 Rep 53 Posts Drives: M3-10 / M2-17 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	You probably had your pump replaced with the same part number pump. There's a 2nd gen. pump. You'll keep on having hpfp problems as long as you have the same pump as replacement.
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07-24-2009, 11:10 AM	#4
supracg Banned 7 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: potomac iTrader: (0)	only 1900 miles, SES light came on yesterday after 2 weeks of on and off long cranks...just took it into the dealer not happy.
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	^^^ Well I took over the car.. turns out its not the fuel pump but its a purge valve causing emission problems... thye had to order the part and I am getting it replaced next week... Anyone else have this problem? __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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07-24-2009, 06:06 PM	#6
supracg Banned 7 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: potomac iTrader: (0)	took my car in and they replaced the HPFP..i hope my 1900 miles was one of the lower mileages..
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07-25-2009, 12:21 PM	#8
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Yep this just gets tacked on the list of things that have gone wrong with this car... theres no way I can keep this thing past warrenty or ill be broke... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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07-25-2009, 02:53 PM	#9
supracg Banned 7 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: potomac iTrader: (0)	Hopefully they come out with revised versions of these parts so we don't have to worry about it so much, it is a little ridiculous though
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