Uh, check out your 7yr.70k mile California Emssions statement. I am thinking the DTML pump is the 'vacuum pump' that is listed as 'covered'.

If it were me, I'd demand BMW clarify what 'vacuum pump' they cover in the emissions statement...BEFORE telling them you have a claim.

That may be why the helpful SA just up an volunteered to contact BMW, not for goodwill- but just to see if it is covered.

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