09 335i Long cranks

LJS330i · 08-28-2009, 09:46 AM

Bummer

Had my first 2 long cranks today. Something I find interesting is that I've only used Amoco Ultimate until my last fillup. I used Shell Power V. Has me wondering.

Question: Should I take it to the dealer now, or wait to see if it keep happening?

LJS330i

grieverr · 08-28-2009, 09:52 AM

I would think you should wait at least until a check engine light comes on. There's a chance it's not an HPFP issue.

JoeyBananaz18 · 08-28-2009, 09:56 AM

def fill up with V power next time and see what happens from there.

Joeb427 · 08-28-2009, 09:56 AM

I think the Shell gas is a coincedence.I'd bring mine in after I get a few long cranks if and when it happens..
From what I've read,that's usually one sign of the pump starting to fail.

02themax · 08-28-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LJS330i

Bummer

Had my first 2 long cranks today. Something I find interesting is that I've only used Amoco Ultimate until my last fillup. I used Shell Power V. Has me wondering.

Question: Should I take it to the dealer now, or wait to see if it keep happening?

LJS330i

I use Shell V as well, started getting long cranks only in the morning after the car sat all night. Once warmed up it would start fine throughout the day. Made me think it was a fuel pressure thing but sure enough it was HPFP. I did get 2 engine lights while driving that turned by itself. BTW pump died with 38,000kms on the odo so it's not the type of gas.

E92-Lighting · 08-28-2009, 10:51 AM

seems to be happening with shell only

Joeb427 · 08-28-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by E92-Lighting

seems to be happening with shell only

There was a thread about gas brands and the HPFP problem and all gas brands had the problem.

LJS330i · 08-28-2009, 11:53 AM

Got the engine light when I went out to lunch, then the dread "limp mode". Guess I'll be bringing her to the dealer. I really wish BMW had this problem solved. It has to be costing them craploads of money in warranty claims.

LJS330i

Joeb427 · 08-28-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LJS330i

Got the engine light when I went out to lunch, then the dread "limp mode". Guess I'll be bringing her to the dealer. I really wish BMW had this problem solved. It has to be costing them craploads of money in warranty claims.

LJS330i

Just tells us that it's cheaper to do the warranty work than fix the problem.

jlstyle · 08-28-2009, 01:21 PM

This sucks.
I have long occasional long cranks as well, but haven't had CEL light yet.
Fingers crossed.

jhermosillo · 08-28-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LJS330i

Bummer

Had my first 2 long cranks today. Something I find interesting is that I've only used Amoco Ultimate until my last fillup. I used Shell Power V. Has me wondering.

Question: Should I take it to the dealer now, or wait to see if it keep happening?

LJS330i

I took it to the dealer after a couple or maybe three long cranks and immediately they changed my HPFP.

CHARLEYBROWN · 08-28-2009, 02:58 PM

One thing I really noticed about the way these Bimmers start is it's not very consistent at all! Sometimes It starts really fast, sometimes takes longer. Sometimes the engine makes a chattery clunky nose when I turn it off. There's not necessarily anything WRONG with the car, that's just the way it is...

And I know I have a 330 and not a 335 but it seems like everyone has these issues...

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grieverr Private First Class 29 Rep 174 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	I would think you should wait at least until a check engine light comes on. There's a chance it's not an HPFP issue.
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Joeb427 BMW CCA Member #420698 17 Rep 720 Posts Drives: '09 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I think the Shell gas is a coincedence.I'd bring mine in after I get a few long cranks if and when it happens.. From what I've read,that's usually one sign of the pump starting to fail.
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LJS330i Private First Class 4 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 11 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Died Got the engine light when I went out to lunch, then the dread "limp mode". Guess I'll be bringing her to the dealer. I really wish BMW had this problem solved. It has to be costing them craploads of money in warranty claims. LJS330i
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jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 355 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	This sucks. I have long occasional long cranks as well, but haven't had CEL light yet. Fingers crossed.
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CHARLEYBROWN Private First Class 7 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 2006 330I 6MT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma City iTrader: (0)	One thing I really noticed about the way these Bimmers start is it's not very consistent at all! Sometimes It starts really fast, sometimes takes longer. Sometimes the engine makes a chattery clunky nose when I turn it off. There's not necessarily anything WRONG with the car, that's just the way it is... And I know I have a 330 and not a 335 but it seems like everyone has these issues... __________________ 2006 Sparkling Graphite 330I 6MT V713 H&R Touring Cup Kit
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