Cold Start Fixed

muf · Wed, Aug-21-2002, 02:47:43 AM

Hi gang, been real busy.

HAd my fuel pump replaced today as thay said that was the cold start problem. I'll let ya know if that fixed it. Teh car is also idleing better now.

Scott

MKS02M3 · Wed, Aug-21-2002, 03:01:34 AM

muf,

Thanks for your info. I experienced the problem first time two days ago.

I recall that someone mentioned that the problem could be related to the program and BMW AG's working on that (release 26??). Did your dealer mention anything about that?

Thanks

muf · Wed, Aug-21-2002, 03:03:17 AM

Sorry, nothing about a software update.
Thay said thay were aware of this problem and that this would fix it. Hopefully thay are right.

Scott

TonyM3 · Wed, Aug-21-2002, 01:39:38 PM

MUF --
What's cold for you? 40 degrees, 50 degrees?

Thx

muf · Wed, Aug-21-2002, 02:18:59 PM

HEHE
if i started it in 90 degrees it didnt matter, still would stall.
Weather was always warm when the prob started.
Temp didnt matter.

Scott

TonyM3 · Wed, Aug-21-2002, 03:11:19 PM

MUF -- thanks - I have not had the problem, but at least we know what to look for.

Keep us posted!

ufgator · Wed, Aug-21-2002, 06:51:36 PM

Thanks for the post muf...my 01 coupe has had the problem for the past 10k miles. The dealer had told me that it was my software that was causing the shut down, but now i will also mention this news about the fuel pump having a problem. As you mentioned about your car, it does not matter what the temp is in my car as well. Here in Florida, i've started the car in 95 degree temps and it still would have a rough idle and want to shut down. Also, do the dealers usually have this fuel pump in stock?? I hate having to wait for them to get their parts in!.

muf · Wed, Aug-21-2002, 09:28:34 PM

no dude thay had to order it. it took a couple weeks i believe

silver rush · Thu, Aug-22-2002, 01:34:36 AM

Okay, I think I got jinxed by this one.

I read this post a while back muf, and YEP, it has done to me for the past three days. Temp here is around 90 these days, but still, the first crank is a stall!!
I don't like it, not one BIT!!!
I had my whole engine assembly replaced recently, and I don't need this Bull Sh... It's nothing major, because after the first stall, the car runs and purrrrrrs , just fine. But that tiny prob is there, and I know it, and well that's pretty much it. Wish this damn stall prob would've started a little before my 2000 km inspection, that way I could've asked them to take a look at it right away. Now I've got to book an appointment AGAIN!! and have them try and solve this stall prob.
rattttttttttttttttssssssssss

Still love my M3 though, once she's runing, just get out of my way!!Break in is done, and the party is oooooonnnnnn!!!

Wed, Aug-21-2002, 02:47:43 AM	#1
muf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Age: 35 Posts: 784 Reputation: 0 Location: Carmichaels, PA, USA	Cold Start Fixed Hi gang, been real busy. HAd my fuel pump replaced today as thay said that was the cold start problem. I'll let ya know if that fixed it. Teh car is also idleing better now. Scott __________________ 2002 M3 Cabrolet.White/Red.SMG website://www.leo.nutz.de/

Wed, Aug-21-2002, 03:01:34 AM	#2
MKS02M3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 227 Reputation: 0 Location: Arlington Heights, IL	muf, Thanks for your info. I experienced the problem first time two days ago. I recall that someone mentioned that the problem could be related to the program and BMW AG's working on that (release 26??). Did your dealer mention anything about that? Thanks __________________ 2002 Ti Silver Coupe w/ SMG II, 19" SSR GT-3, Eibach Sway Bars, Ford Focus ZX-3 for winter

Wed, Aug-21-2002, 03:03:17 AM	#3
muf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Age: 35 Posts: 784 Reputation: 0 Location: Carmichaels, PA, USA	Sorry, nothing about a software update. Thay said thay were aware of this problem and that this would fix it. Hopefully thay are right. Scott __________________ 2002 M3 Cabrolet.White/Red.SMG website://www.leo.nutz.de/

Wed, Aug-21-2002, 01:39:38 PM	#4
TonyM3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 333 Reputation: 0 Location: Glen Mills, PA, USA	MUF -- What's cold for you? 40 degrees, 50 degrees? Thx __________________ Tony '02 M3 Jet Black/Black 6SPM PSS9's B&M Short Shift OEM Strut brace Dinan Software 5-point harness Euro Rotors/Porterfield R/S pads

Wed, Aug-21-2002, 02:18:59 PM	#5
muf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Age: 35 Posts: 784 Reputation: 0 Location: Carmichaels, PA, USA	HEHE if i started it in 90 degrees it didnt matter, still would stall. Weather was always warm when the prob started. Temp didnt matter. Scott __________________ 2002 M3 Cabrolet.White/Red.SMG website://www.leo.nutz.de/

Wed, Aug-21-2002, 03:11:19 PM	#6
TonyM3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 333 Reputation: 0 Location: Glen Mills, PA, USA	MUF -- thanks - I have not had the problem, but at least we know what to look for. Keep us posted! __________________ Tony '02 M3 Jet Black/Black 6SPM PSS9's B&M Short Shift OEM Strut brace Dinan Software 5-point harness Euro Rotors/Porterfield R/S pads

Wed, Aug-21-2002, 06:51:36 PM	#7
ufgator Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 31 Posts: 354 Reputation: 0 Location: GAINESVILLE, FLA	Thanks for the post muf...my 01 coupe has had the problem for the past 10k miles. The dealer had told me that it was my software that was causing the shut down, but now i will also mention this news about the fuel pump having a problem. As you mentioned about your car, it does not matter what the temp is in my car as well. Here in Florida, i've started the car in 95 degree temps and it still would have a rough idle and want to shut down. Also, do the dealers usually have this fuel pump in stock?? I hate having to wait for them to get their parts in!.

Wed, Aug-21-2002, 09:28:34 PM	#8
muf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Age: 35 Posts: 784 Reputation: 0 Location: Carmichaels, PA, USA	no dude thay had to order it. it took a couple weeks i believe __________________ 2002 M3 Cabrolet.White/Red.SMG website://www.leo.nutz.de/

Thu, Aug-22-2002, 01:34:36 AM	#9
silver rush Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 336 Reputation: 0 Location: Canada	Okay, I think I got jinxed by this one. I read this post a while back muf, and YEP, it has done to me for the past three days. Temp here is around 90 these days, but still, the first crank is a stall!! I don't like it, not one BIT!!! I had my whole engine assembly replaced recently, and I don't need this Bull Sh... It's nothing major, because after the first stall, the car runs and purrrrrrs , just fine. But that tiny prob is there, and I know it, and well that's pretty much it. Wish this damn stall prob would've started a little before my 2000 km inspection, that way I could've asked them to take a look at it right away. Now I've got to book an appointment AGAIN!! and have them try and solve this stall prob. rattttttttttttttttssssssssss Still love my M3 though, once she's runing, just get out of my way!!Break in is done, and the party is oooooonnnnnn!!! __________________ Be good, be fast, and make your drive a blast!

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