Fuel Pump Warning (Help)

///Mpatient · 03-11-2013, 06:29 PM

Hey guys, sorry if this isn't in the right section. Just trying to get some information related to this.

I just got a warning when I was on the highway that said I have an issue with the fuel pump. I just purchased this car and unsure what to do at this point. I'll attach a picture of the image I received. The car is out of warranty. Thanks for the help in advance.
My questions are,
1)Should I take this to BMW to have them check it out?
2)Should I just replace the fuel pump at an independent dealer?
3)Should I wait and see if the error persists?
4)Does anyone know how much a fuel pump installed would cost?

Thanks,
Will

LarThaL · 03-11-2013, 06:41 PM

I would take it to the dealer unless you personally know a of good independent BMW mechanic.

JAM3S · 03-11-2013, 06:47 PM

Same thing happened to me on the highway, got the engine malfunction/reduced power thing too. I just stopped the car and restarted and it went away. I was low on gas at the time so hopefully it was just a one time thing.

M3takesNYC · 03-11-2013, 07:26 PM

Fuel pump is not something I would just try to see if it goes away or restart the car or even continue to drive. It is something that will leave you stranded if it goes out. Better to pay to have it diagnosed at the dealer.

This is part of ownership of a used m3 without a warranty

///Mpatient · 03-11-2013, 07:50 PM

Yeah, I'm having it checked out in the morning. The fuel pump error went away when I started the car but now I get this error.

Very strange but now the car accelerates fine it just throws this annoying error.
Thanks for all the help and advice.

Red_Baron · 03-11-2013, 07:58 PM

My guess is some sort of sensor blew out.

///Mpatient · 03-11-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_Baron

My guess is some sort of sensor blew out.

That's what I'm hoping.

///Mpatient · 03-12-2013, 10:44 AM

Just an update to what happened. Supposedly it has to do with the fuel pump sensor and it's going to require a new part and coding of the new sensor / controller. This is from an independent mechanic that I fully trust and he said the total cost should only be ~$600.

Hope this is helpful. If I get more info I will let you know ASAP.

wooderson · 03-13-2013, 09:43 PM

This same problem has been a nightmare for me. My car is in the dealer right now for a fourth try at correcting the same situation you are describing. So far they have changed the fuel pump, fuel rail sensor and a complete coil pack. Hope your mechanic is better at diagnosing this than my dealer is.

socalm3lover · 03-13-2013, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Mpatient

Just an update to what happened. Supposedly it has to do with the fuel pump sensor and it's going to require a new part and coding of the new sensor / controller. This is from an independent mechanic that I fully trust and he said the total cost should only be ~$600.

Hope this is helpful. If I get more info I will let you know ASAP.

Not clear on the post yet, but you do not have a warranty?

John

Bel-Tirid · 03-14-2013, 09:36 AM

I had the same problem, went to independent mechanic and it cost me 50$. He said he cleaned the pump

I have 2007 e92 m3 and i can say that u guys here pay too much for the mechanic things.

M3 is bulletproof, maybe if u clean the sensor all will be fine

exmowner · 03-14-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by socalm3lover

Not clear on the post yet, but you do not have a warranty?

John

First post ''The car is out of warranty.''

Endless619 · 03-14-2013, 08:31 PM

Some type of sensor. Same thing happened to my Z4MC. My warranty had just expired by 30 days and I paid out of pocket $700. Live and learn.

///Mpatient · 03-18-2013, 09:58 PM

Quote:

This same problem has been a nightmare for me. My car is in the dealer right now for a fourth try at correcting the same situation you are describing. So far they have changed the fuel pump, fuel rail sensor and a complete coil pack. Hope your mechanic is better at diagnosing this than my dealer is

Got the new sensor and run it for a couple of days. Everything seems to be working

Good luck

rocket_science · 03-18-2013, 10:21 PM

I hate to be negative but why is everyone so apt to take it somewhere and flush money down the toilet??? Get a voltmeter, some standard tools and get your hands dirty. Most of us have cars like this because we're enthusiasts and its a "hobby" of sorts. It just blows me away that everyone is afraid to work on an M3 like it runs on black magic and fairy dust.

$700?! That's just plain retarted.

MikeBlaszczak · 03-19-2013, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Mpatient

Got the new sensor and run it for a couple of days. Everything seems to be working

Which specific part was replaced? Got a part number?

wooderson · 03-19-2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Mpatient

Got the new sensor and run it for a couple of days. Everything seems to be working

Good luck

Thanks. I got mine back Saturday. They replaced the same part you are describing I think.....Fuel pump control module....I'll post a part number for those who might be experiencing this problem.

darnelld · 03-19-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wooderson

Thanks. I got mine back Saturday. They replaced the same part you are describing I think.....Fuel pump control module....I'll post a part number for those who might be experiencing this problem.

Would love the part number. Subscribed.

wooderson · 03-19-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by darnelld

Would love the part number. Subscribed.

13-53-7-614-317 Fuel pump sensor

16-14-7-842-024 Control unit for fuel pump

MikeBlaszczak · 03-19-2013, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooderson

13-53-7-614-317 Fuel pump sensor

16-14-7-842-024 Control unit for fuel pump

Thanks!

Chriskm3 · 03-19-2013, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3takesNYC

Fuel pump is not something I would just try to see if it goes away or restart the car or even continue to drive. It is something that will leave you stranded if it goes out. Better to pay to have it diagnosed at the dealer.

This is part of ownership of a used m3 without a warranty

It's not fun getting stranded

///Mpatient · 03-19-2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooderson

Thanks. I got mine back Saturday. They replaced the same part you are describing I think.....Fuel pump control module....I'll post a part number for those who might be experiencing this problem.

Sounds about right. I was mainly concentrating on the cost not the stupid problem

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03-11-2013, 06:47 PM	#3
JAM3S Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 237 iTrader: (0)	Same thing happened to me on the highway, got the engine malfunction/reduced power thing too. I just stopped the car and restarted and it went away. I was low on gas at the time so hopefully it was just a one time thing.

03-11-2013, 07:26 PM	#4
M3takesNYC Banned Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 426 iTrader: (0)	Fuel pump is not something I would just try to see if it goes away or restart the car or even continue to drive. It is something that will leave you stranded if it goes out. Better to pay to have it diagnosed at the dealer. This is part of ownership of a used m3 without a warranty

03-11-2013, 07:58 PM	#6
Red_Baron M3Post DBag Drives: '08 e92 M3, '11 G55 AMG Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DC/VA/PA Posts: 694 iTrader: (0)	My guess is some sort of sensor blew out.

03-12-2013, 10:44 AM	#8
///Mpatient Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Just an update to what happened. Supposedly it has to do with the fuel pump sensor and it's going to require a new part and coding of the new sensor / controller. This is from an independent mechanic that I fully trust and he said the total cost should only be ~$600. Hope this is helpful. If I get more info I will let you know ASAP.

03-13-2013, 09:43 PM	#9
wooderson Private First Class Drives: Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 190 iTrader: (0)	This same problem has been a nightmare for me. My car is in the dealer right now for a fourth try at correcting the same situation you are describing. So far they have changed the fuel pump, fuel rail sensor and a complete coil pack. Hope your mechanic is better at diagnosing this than my dealer is.

03-14-2013, 09:36 AM	#11
Bel-Tirid Private Drives: M3 e92 Interlagos blue Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Slovenia Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem, went to independent mechanic and it cost me 50$. He said he cleaned the pump I have 2007 e92 m3 and i can say that u guys here pay too much for the mechanic things. M3 is bulletproof, maybe if u clean the sensor all will be fine

03-14-2013, 08:31 PM	#13
Endless619 DHS Drives: bmw x5, m3, Acura TL Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California/Maine Posts: 2,520 iTrader: (11)	Some type of sensor. Same thing happened to my Z4MC. My warranty had just expired by 30 days and I paid out of pocket $700. Live and learn.

03-18-2013, 10:21 PM	#15
rocket_science In Training Drives: '11 AW E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 18 iTrader: (1)	I hate to be negative but why is everyone so apt to take it somewhere and flush money down the toilet??? Get a voltmeter, some standard tools and get your hands dirty. Most of us have cars like this because we're enthusiasts and its a "hobby" of sorts. It just blows me away that everyone is afraid to work on an M3 like it runs on black magic and fairy dust. $700?! That's just plain retarted.