1st unscheduled Trip to Service on 135i

OneSweetRide · 02-02-2009, 08:28 PM

Picked up my car on the 28th of Nov and have 2241 miles on it. This is not a daily driver for me so the issues could have presented themselves much sooner. I have noticed very long cranks to start the engine about a week after I took delivery. Loss of power has been noticed as well. Finally the check engine light came on last night along with me closing the trunk yesterday and the 3rd brake light lens falls completely out. This is the 1st time out of many many cars I have owned to have such problems right from the start. I am assuming it is the High Pressure Fuel pump BMW is having issues with. I will let everyone know what the final word is when I get the vehicle back.

Anyone else have like issues?

JKAWB · 02-02-2009, 08:33 PM

A lot of people have all those same issues. It is deffinitely the HPFP and the lens is a known problem too from them being tightened down too hard at the factory. Last i heard the HPFP and lenses were being replaced by warranty.

M3_Dust · 02-02-2009, 10:25 PM

it's all under warranty, just an unexpected inconvenience to take it in for repair. I have 4200 problem-free miles on mine so far under very mixed driving conditions from trips to the store, daily driving to work, and even long distance highway runs. I hope the car continues to be reliable, the HPFP is definitely my biggest concern.

PrimoM3 · 02-02-2009, 11:00 PM

I'm sorry, but if I shut my trunk and the rear brake (break) light falls out I'm gonna fly to Germany and shove it up the 1er designer's a$$... that's just rediculous on a $40K car. I wouldn't expect something like that to happen on a new Kia, let alone a BMW. How embarrassing.

With all of the rattles and creaks I'm having, and then reading about issues like this, I wonder if I bought a $39K motor and trans and a $1k chassis, body and suspension.

End rant. I need a beer. Happy Monday.

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 02-02-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Primo135

I'm sorry, but if I shut my trunk and the rear brake (break) light falls out I'm gonna fly to Germany and shove it up the 1er designer's a$$... that's just rediculous on a $40K car. I wouldn't expect something like that to happen on a new Kia, let alone a BMW. How embarrassing.

Yep, happened to me at a car wash. After I pulled up, a smug dude in an Excursion pointed out to me that my 3rd brakelight was hanging off my deck lid in two pieces. Embarassing is definitely a good word for it.

M3_Dust · 02-02-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Primo135

With all of the rattles and creaks I'm having, and then reading about issues like this, I wonder if I bought a $39K motor and trans and a $1k chassis, body and suspension.

you pretty much did, 1'er is a very cookie-cutter BMW, especially compared to an ///M car or 5/6/7 series, it still offers a lot of value and features though and the performance is not bad

Robert · 02-03-2009, 02:53 AM

Yup the HPFP and the 3rd brake light are weaknesses on the 1. Mine fuel pump is replaced with the newer pump with 881 model and so far no problem.

imported_mega · 02-03-2009, 07:12 AM

the 3rd brake light is a terrible design, why they have a large mount pulling the brake lens through the hole like that? I cant figure out what they were trying to do, a simple led light bolted to the trunk is too simple for bmw to use?!?

gtaday51 · 02-03-2009, 08:27 AM

My 135i has been in the shop multiple times for mysterious dashboard rattles that come up. one time a screw came out and just started rolling around in it. And as far as the third taillight is concerned. Mine began to crack aliitle bit around the rim of it. It hasnt fallen out yet though.

imported_mega · 02-03-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gtaday51

My 135i has been in the shop multiple times for mysterious dashboard rattles that come up. one time a screw came out and just started rolling around in it. And as far as the third taillight is concerned. Mine began to crack aliitle bit around the rim of it. It hasnt fallen out yet though.

if it's cracked it'll fall out soon

nonagon · 02-03-2009, 01:15 PM

Mine finally fell out today, probably weather related. It's had a small crack in the middle ever since I can remember. The plastic feels very flimsy. So glad this happened in my driveway and not on the road.

MOCKBA · 02-03-2009, 01:34 PM

Does any replacement stay longer? I mean 3rd light.
What abour recall for fuel pump? Ca I schedule just appointment for replaycment to do not get a surprise at some long trip?

Monaco35Dream · 02-03-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MOCKBA

Does any replacement stay longer? I mean 3rd light.
What abour recall for fuel pump? Ca I schedule just appointment for replaycment to do not get a surprise at some long trip?

No there is no recall. Surprising considering the amount of failures there have been...

My135 · 02-03-2009, 03:11 PM

I was surprised a 2009 built 135 still had the fuel pump issue. I thought they start putting the new fuel pump after 3/2008 build.

x97Melbourne · 02-03-2009, 06:05 PM

my rear "3rd" brake light also fell off -- and shattered. replaced under warranty.

SF_135i · 02-04-2009, 02:20 AM

subscribing to the thread

OneSweetRide · 02-04-2009, 05:53 PM

Update: BMW center replaced the HPFP and also the rear brake light. Dropped it off Monday and got the vehicle back today. I do notice a power difference (gain) with the replacement pump. Doing a road trip this weekend so hope that the gremlins are all worked out. Glad the 3rd Brake Light is fixed since the rain is coming this weekend. All is well in 1 series land for now.

bigb135i · 02-04-2009, 07:36 PM

glad to hear BMW is taking care of the car for you as they should.

any word if BMW takes care of rattles and these things or is that not really considered a service issue?

gtaday51 · 02-04-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by imported_mega

if it's cracked it'll fall out soon

Not cool. I don't want anything really bad to happen to my car.

MOCKBA · 02-04-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My135

I was surprised a 2009 built 135 still had the fuel pump issue. I thought they start putting the new fuel pump after 3/2008 build.

The problem was reported for a car purchased in November last year, so it can't be 2009 built, however it can be MY09.

gap · 02-25-2009, 08:33 AM

This morning I discovered my 3rd brake light on the ground broken in two.
My first thought was random teenage vandalism, but after reading this post
it seems there must be a design flaw.

gnpower · 02-25-2009, 08:50 AM

getting tired of hearing about HPFP issues.

02-02-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
OneSweetRide New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 12 X5d 13AH3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	1st unscheduled Trip to Service on 135i Picked up my car on the 28th of Nov and have 2241 miles on it. This is not a daily driver for me so the issues could have presented themselves much sooner. I have noticed very long cranks to start the engine about a week after I took delivery. Loss of power has been noticed as well. Finally the check engine light came on last night along with me closing the trunk yesterday and the 3rd brake light lens falls completely out. This is the 1st time out of many many cars I have owned to have such problems right from the start. I am assuming it is the High Pressure Fuel pump BMW is having issues with. I will let everyone know what the final word is when I get the vehicle back. Anyone else have like issues?
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02-02-2009, 08:33 PM	#2
JKAWB Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 08 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa FL iTrader: (0)	A lot of people have all those same issues. It is deffinitely the HPFP and the lens is a known problem too from them being tightened down too hard at the factory. Last i heard the HPFP and lenses were being replaced by warranty.
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02-02-2009, 10:25 PM	#3
M3_Dust Michelin Man 388 Rep 740 Posts Drives: F10 535i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on forums iTrader: (0)	it's all under warranty, just an unexpected inconvenience to take it in for repair. I have 4200 problem-free miles on mine so far under very mixed driving conditions from trips to the store, daily driving to work, and even long distance highway runs. I hope the car continues to be reliable, the HPFP is definitely my biggest concern.
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02-02-2009, 11:00 PM	#4
PrimoM3 Chemofski 54 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: '13 X5M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, U.S. iTrader: (0)	I'm sorry, but if I shut my trunk and the rear brake (break) light falls out I'm gonna fly to Germany and shove it up the 1er designer's a$$... that's just rediculous on a $40K car. I wouldn't expect something like that to happen on a new Kia, let alone a BMW. How embarrassing. With all of the rattles and creaks I'm having, and then reading about issues like this, I wonder if I bought a $39K motor and trans and a $1k chassis, body and suspension. End rant. I need a beer. Happy Monday. __________________ '13 Individual Frozen Brilliant White ///M3 Coupe Ordered 2/15/12 \| Euro Delivery on 9/21/12 \| U.S. Redelivery on 12/6/12 \| Motor Dead on 7/15/13 '13 Space Gray/Mugello Red X5///M Pavement Punisher \| Snow Muncher \| Family and Board Hauler \| Roadtripper
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02-03-2009, 02:53 AM	#7
Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Yup the HPFP and the 3rd brake light are weaknesses on the 1. Mine fuel pump is replaced with the newer pump with 881 model and so far no problem.
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02-03-2009, 07:12 AM	#8
imported_mega Colonel 122 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	the 3rd brake light is a terrible design, why they have a large mount pulling the brake lens through the hole like that? I cant figure out what they were trying to do, a simple led light bolted to the trunk is too simple for bmw to use?!? __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	My 135i has been in the shop multiple times for mysterious dashboard rattles that come up. one time a screw came out and just started rolling around in it. And as far as the third taillight is concerned. Mine began to crack aliitle bit around the rim of it. It hasnt fallen out yet though.
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02-03-2009, 01:15 PM	#11
nonagon Captain 113 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Porsche Cayenne GTS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	Mine finally fell out today, probably weather related. It's had a small crack in the middle ever since I can remember. The plastic feels very flimsy. So glad this happened in my driveway and not on the road.
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02-03-2009, 01:34 PM	#12
MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	Does any replacement stay longer? I mean 3rd light. What abour recall for fuel pump? Ca I schedule just appointment for replaycment to do not get a surprise at some long trip? __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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02-03-2009, 03:11 PM	#14
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I was surprised a 2009 built 135 still had the fuel pump issue. I thought they start putting the new fuel pump after 3/2008 build. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	my rear "3rd" brake light also fell off -- and shattered. replaced under warranty. __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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02-04-2009, 05:53 PM	#17
OneSweetRide New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 12 X5d 13AH3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Update: BMW center replaced the HPFP and also the rear brake light. Dropped it off Monday and got the vehicle back today. I do notice a power difference (gain) with the replacement pump. Doing a road trip this weekend so hope that the gremlins are all worked out. Glad the 3rd Brake Light is fixed since the rain is coming this weekend. All is well in 1 series land for now.
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bigb135i New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	glad to hear BMW is taking care of the car for you as they should. any word if BMW takes care of rattles and these things or is that not really considered a service issue?
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02-25-2009, 08:33 AM	#21
gap First Lieutenant 105 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MS iTrader: (1)	This morning I discovered my 3rd brake light on the ground broken in two. My first thought was random teenage vandalism, but after reading this post it seems there must be a design flaw.
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02-25-2009, 08:50 AM	#22
gnpower Lieutenant 18 Rep 475 Posts Drives: BMW ///M Sport 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Red Sox Nation iTrader: (0)	getting tired of hearing about HPFP issues. __________________ ///M 135i
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