Engine Malfunction #2 Cause Found?

[Retired Profile]

Indeed. I had that message and it was the low pressure fuel pump (or so they say at the dealership). It was replaced and no problems since.

For those who missed it, here is my thread on the issue:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...same-time.html

[London Lad]

@ABMW..

I'm not trying to be awkward but I have never heard anyone (except you) mention the items I highlighted in bold above.

I travel extensively in Europe and have a number of businesses interests in the motor trade. I have a good number of colleges and friends who drive BMWs of all types and a good few that have 35ds. Barring minor niggles NONE of them seem to have the vast array of problems you claim are besetting the BMW brand.

My current 35d is my 3rd X5 and my 7th new BMW. None have ever been any trouble except for extremely minor niggles and I am very fussy when it comes to stuff working correctly.

I am a car fanatic and have been lucky enough to own numerous cars over the last 35 years, everything from Minis to Ferraris, and the BMWs have been the most reliable and bug free of them all by a mile.

I am sure you have some problems with your car and I sincerely hope you get them fixed but continually making outrageous statements about the brand without any facts to support them won't help you or anyone else.

[Penguin]

ABMW,

Have you filed your legal action yet?

[Retired Profile]

Good point London Lad - and FWIW, despite the minor 'niggles' we have experienced, my family and I love the X5.

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by London Lad

@ABMW..

I'm not trying to be awkward but I have never heard anyone (except you) mention the items I highlighted in bold above.

I travel extensively in Europe and have a number of businesses interests in the motor trade. I have a good number of colleges and friends who drive BMWs of all types and a good few that have 35ds. Barring minor niggles NONE of them seem to have the vast array of problems you claim are besetting the BMW brand.

My current 35d is my 3rd X5 and my 7th new BMW. None have ever been any trouble except for extremely minor niggles and I am very fussy when it comes to stuff working correctly.

I am a car fanatic and have been lucky enough to own numerous cars over the last 35 years, everything from Minis to Ferraris, and the BMWs have been the most reliable and bug free of them all by a mile.

I am sure you have some problems with your car and I sincerely hope you get them fixed but continually making outrageous statements about the brand without any facts to support them won't help you or anyone else.

That's exactly the issue here. The exaggerations and the drama. The only thing missing is the villagers with pitch forks and torches.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by Thunder22

The only thing missing is the villagers with pitch forks and torches.

Well, that might get BMW NA's attention!

[JCL]

ABMW:

You continue to relate your dash light error code to the 335 (and other vehicles with the gasoline engine). My 535 experienced a HPFP failure, with the reduced power message. It was completely driveable with that light on; the message simply meant that because some sensors were out of range, the engine was in a 'safe mode' and did not have full or any turbo boost. It drove like a 528, not a 535, but was certainly not dangerous. My dealer replaced the HPFP, and I had no further problems.

You can't compare a diesel fuel pump and a gasoline fuel pump and conclude they are the same issue. The engines are completely different. What is consistent is that something isn't right, and you don't know that is due to fuel. It could be a sensor, a program setting, fuel quality, wiring, or a mechanical issue (as my fuel pump was). Unless the dealer can replicate the problem, or there are stored codes that provide a trail for the diagnostic technician, you are essentially SOL. That doesn't mean that they shouldn't fix it, but you have purchased a complicated vehicle, in the very early stages of its production life, and are depending on a dealer service organization in the US that has very limited training on diesel engines. That doesn't mean they shouldn't fix it, but your expectations seem to be consistent with Maytag reliability, and if that is the case then you should probably buy a Toyota. Current nonsensical media hype notwithstanding, it would be more reliable for you.

In the meantime, as others have posted, the drama isn't helping. You will get far more support from your dealer if you work to establish an open, trusting, relationship with them. I have been on both sides of that equation, and it always works better than suggesting that your lawyer wife is going to sue them.

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Well, that might get BMW NA's attention!

I live not far from BMWNA HQ, the suits don't even look out the window when the mob arrives

[ABMW]

Originally Posted by Penguin

ABMW,

Have you filed your legal action yet?

No Penguin, I have not. I think there are more effective and appropriate routes to take for the time being.

Legal action would be an absolute last resort, one which I doubt I'll be required to take nor a route that I want to take, for that matter.

[ABMW]

Originally Posted by JCL

ABMW:
You can't compare a diesel fuel pump and a gasoline fuel pump and conclude they are the same issue.

Why don't you guys go read through this thread, and others like it. Confine your search to ONLY this forum and only to 35ds.

Get back to me with the exact numbers of individuals who are having this problem. Go ahead, it's a challenge. It will keep you occupied, as obviously none of you have any lives, beyond insulting one another on this board.

There's little drama in my posts, whatsoever. I'm stating factually based and readily observable instances.

The only drama that's being created, which has been pointed out by several members, is that a few of you continue to make personal attacks in the face of evidence which can be seen by simply reading through this particular thread only (not to mention other on this very board).

Why continue to post? A specific individual today, came here looking for help, and also complained about the behavior of the individuals I'm speaking of (you know who you are).

Ego issues? Can't stand to hear anything negative about your X5? It's comical how emotional you people get.

To think that BMW is not suffering financially is absurd, and it's beyond belief that you don't follow the company to even a slight degree.

BMW Net Profits were down 76% last year year over year at one point last year! 76% As in Seven followed by a Six. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/05/bu...bal/05bmw.html

Want more recent results, great. It gets worse! BMW's profit falls 74%, sending shares skidding - MarketWatch

And then worse still ...German carmaker BMW expects 2009 pretax profit despite lower revenue

Pre-tax profit only? Haaa....that's CEO Jargon for we would have made money if we didn't have to pay taxes...

Why do you think you're all seeing such a decline in customer care; why do you think you're seeing cost cutting measure across the X5 line?

One need only look at the 2011 X5, with its large plastic bumper to see evidence of cost cutting.

Do you people not use google or follow BMW's health whatsoever? Your ignorance is truly amazing.

Again, this thread is posted to a select few on this board. The rest of you, have been very helpful. Thanks.