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mLuMaN83
02-15-2013, 01:28 PM
Well F me. Started sputtering so I went to get codes read. Shows p0174 p0171 p0491 p0492. As I try to leave to take it in to the shop, she won't go. Just starving for air/fuel. I hope this will be ok.
Johnmadd
02-15-2013, 01:36 PM
Fuel pump I bet. Good luck.
mLuMaN83
02-15-2013, 01:38 PM
I hope so.
johnrando
02-15-2013, 03:37 PM
Sorry to hear, keep us posted. How many miles on your car/fuel pump/filter?
danewilson77
02-15-2013, 03:59 PM
Fuel pump I bet. Good luck.

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3ZHPGUY
02-15-2013, 04:20 PM
That sucks
mLuMaN83
02-15-2013, 05:16 PM
Sorry to hear, keep us posted. How many miles on your car/fuel pump/filter?

I would guess it is the original pump. Cars has 143k.
ryankokesh
02-16-2013, 05:58 AM
Yup...another vote for the pump from me.


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alexandre
02-16-2013, 10:29 AM
Well F me. Started sputtering so I went to get codes read. Shows p0174 p0171 p0491 p0492. As I try to leave to take it in to the shop, she won't go. Just starving for air/fuel. I hope this will be ok.

These 2 are for the secondary air pump though... Different problem that shouldn't strand you. First 2 are prolly the fuel pump. Good luck!
echo46
02-16-2013, 10:42 AM
Fuel pump or clogged filter.
RITmusic2k
02-18-2013, 10:41 AM
Once you get confirmation that it is the fuel pump... as someone who just experienced this failure, I'd encourage you to do the replacement yourself; it's a 15 minute job that can be done entirely from inside the car with basic tools; there are youtube tutorials readily available. The dealer wanted to charge me $900 to do mine, whereas I bought my own replacement from turner motorsport for less than $200. It's seriously about as easy as DIY maintenance can get.

The one recommendation I'd make is not to try to reuse the crush-type hose clamp that secures the fuel line to the pump nipple; it's much faster and easier to replace it with a reusable screw-type hose clamp.

Best of luck with the diagnosis and repair!
WOLFN8TR
02-18-2013, 04:30 PM
With 143K I would change the fuel pump and filter anyway. Sounds like the fuel pump went out.

Fuel Pump DIY (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4521-BMW-330i-ZHP-fuel-pump-DIY&highlight=pump)

http://youtu.be/aqVGpkan0rE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqVGpkan0rE