BMWNA scraps all the old-number HPFP's!

[chromisdesigns]

Had to take my '08 335i in this morning for the dreaded long crank syndrome -- probably needs a new HPFP. When I got there, the service writer mentioned that they had just gotten a memo from BMWNA last Friday instructing them to scrap ALL the old-part-number pumps they might have in stock, and to order and install ONLY the new-numbered pumps, now made by Continental. The old ones were Bosch.

Just in case your dealer didn't get the word, don't accept a replacement pump with the old part number -- insist on getting the new one.

I guess time will tell if the new pump solves the repeated failure problems.

[frogman57]

If not, the paperwork will show the number and I would appreciate your posting it.

Mine was changed in November and I would like to ascertain exactly what was installed.

Thanks.

[chromisdesigns]

the new pump part number ends in "943". I doubt you would have gotten it back in November, though.

[frogman57]

was issued only for '07 and '08 335 models. Supposedly a new improved pump was used in MY09.

I was told this was the pump installed on my car. Now you are telling me that they have changed pumps yet again. The part number I got was 13-51-7-592-881.

They dealer had a test prochedure, a service bulletin and BMW was well aware of the problem. I find it highly unlikely the original pump was installed.

[chromisdesigns]

like it or not, that is the OLD part number, the same pump they have been using since '07! The new one only became available early this year.

[bmwtech2003]