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Old 10-25-2023, 10:31 PM
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That just doesn't sound right. If the fuel pump failed they should have been able to tell immediately by reading fuel pressure which should be a part of normal diagnostic procedure. Also if it failed previously how is it back to good order now? The metal shavings shouldn't be making it through the fuel filter so they couldn't have clogged the injectors. Sounds to me like something wasn't connected or was plugged in incorrectly and they "fixed it" during reassembly. I'd still be asking questions. I don't know anything about your shop and they may be great, I am just very skeptical, especially because so many bmw "mechanics" rely solely on what the car's computer tells them without ever actually performing normal diagnostic. Either way, I hope that's the end of your troubles and you get to enjoy your X.

Just thought about something else. I belive the N62 has dual vanos, if so are they easy to swap connectors on? That will wreak all sorts of havoc. Similar to accidentally swapping the left vanos and vent solenoid connector on an M62.
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Also is possible to either park (for lack of a better term) the Vanos for removal or adjust out of position via Foxwell, etc causing insanely difficult to undo problems without the engine running correctly...

Don't ask how I know.

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Car is all good now. Fuel pump replaced and no more Vanos codes!

About time but now the car is running beautifully.

I'm VERY happy!
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Old 11-03-2023, 05:47 PM
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Car is all good now. Fuel pump replaced and no more Vanos codes!

About time but now the car is running beautifully.

I'm VERY happy!
Wow, congratulations! What a journey! So it was fuel pump all along??
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Old 11-04-2023, 03:31 AM
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For the break down on the side of the road yea but I also took 3 20 litre drums of fuel home just in case it was also related.

I think I might make my number plate VANOS after all the dramas lol
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New personalised plates to reflect all the dramas I had with my car when I bought it

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