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Old 03-26-2017, 05:00 PM
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NEVER buy or install a used fuel pump, not worth the time or the lack of reliability. Plus this is not like and E46 where I can remove the rear seat, replace the pump, install the seat and start the car in 13 minutes!!!!
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I'm gonna contact the dealer tomorrow just needa pick the right one they definitely should not make me wait any longer now that the car isn't starting. Just sitting in my garage by any chance is their a diy on the fuel pump

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How much fuel is showing in the tank??

If the level is approximately 1/4 tank, the fuel pump may have "Soft" failed and may still be running.

You might as well remove the back seat bottom, very easy, then remove the fuel pump access cover and you will be able to hear the pump running during the prime phase.

If the pump runs and there is approximately 1/4 tank of fuel, you will need to add a few gallons to get the engine started, then keep the tank at least 1/2 full.

If the pump does not run, you can tap the pump ring with the butt of a hammer, fairly hard, and it should "jar" the pump into running again. You can probably drive the car a while after you get the pump going if there was just a bad spot on the pump armature.

If the dealer has the pump, have it towed in because BMW should pay for the tow due to the recall.
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How much fuel is showing in the tank??

If the level is approximately 1/4 tank, the fuel pump may have "Soft" failed and may still be running.

You might as well remove the back seat bottom, very easy, then remove the fuel pump access cover and you will be able to hear the pump running during the prime phase.

If the pump runs and there is approximately 1/4 tank of fuel, you will need to add a few gallons to get the engine started, then keep the tank at least 1/2 full.

If the pump does not run, you can tap the pump ring with the butt of a hammer, fairly hard, and it should "jar" the pump into running again. You can probably drive the car a while after you get the pump going if there was just a bad spot on the pump armature.

If the dealer has the pump, have it towed in because BMW should pay for the tow due to the recall.
The tank reads 1/2 a tank when it died . It has a gallon atleast now ,sorry for the rookie question but I understand their is 2 units . Is the pump on the driver side or passenger side ? I will try this thanks
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The electric fuel pump is installed on the passenger/right side of the tank.

Forget about what is listed/installed in the drivers/left side of the tank, this is a passive siphon pump which rarely has any problem. No moving parts to fail on the driver/left side.
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The electric fuel pump is installed on the passenger/right side of the tank.

Forget about what is listed/installed in the drivers/left side of the tank, this is a passive siphon pump which rarely has any problem. No moving parts to fail on the driver/left side.
Checked the pump and no sound completely dead even with the banging of the hammer will call BMW if not will have to buy a used one for the time being >_< thank you so much ! I accidentally managed to hit the plug on the fuel pump and it accidently broke some of the plastic clips housing
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Did you attempt to start the vehicle after banning on the pump with a hammer?

The pump does not run continuously unless the engine is cranking or running.

I would find it VERY hard to believe that there is not a NEW fuel pump in somebodies inventory. BMW also can and will be able to get parts the next day via the standard parts distribution assuming the pump is in one of the typical warehouses.

BTW, do you have another key you can try as well?

I also assume you have done the basics like checking fuses?

Fuel pump relay can also be a problem area, but the pump is the most likely problem.

Did you remove the connector to the fuel pump and look for a melted connection like in this thread - https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...mall-leak.html
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Wow i did not crank the car at all -_- the only relay I replaced was the fuel pump relay , as far as the fuel pump fuse I did not locate it can you point me out the correct fuse , I did remove the connector and it looked clean as far as a spare key I don't have one. Even though I banged the fuel pump would I need to repeat this process since I did not attempt to crank it
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If you can have someone crank the engine while banging on the pump this would be ideal.

You can use the end of the wooden handle to bang on the top of the pump and/or use a block of wood and then bang on the block of wood so you do not damage the wiring or the hoses.
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Thanks I'll try that today and keep you updated as far as fuses can you point me into the right direction. Thank you tons for your patience
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