Fuel sensor recall

onfireX5 · 07-17-2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GUNGASLOW

Does that mean they have to remove the tank? Is gas tanks accessible without removing all the rear end of the cars driveshafts and rear differential? It might actually be a large labor intensive job for a stupid zip tie

Good question and my worry too. Some tanks have canister access from the top with a access door in the trunk. Easy Peasy . Some don’t. Have to drop the tank.

Miko M · 07-17-2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

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Originally Posted by GUNGASLOW

Does that mean they have to remove the tank? Is gas tanks accessible without removing all the rear end of the cars driveshafts and rear differential? It might actually be a large labor intensive job for a stupid zip tie

Good question and my worry too. Some tanks have canister access from the top with a access door in the trunk. Easy Peasy . Some don’t. Have to drop the tank.

Mine guy just told me should be from top, and access from the back seat

shayan30 · 07-17-2018, 03:54 PM

My cars at the dealership according to the BMW website after all the zip tie nonsense. My CA is off today but he's following up. Hope to take delivery tommorrow!

onfireX5 · 07-17-2018, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Miko M

Mine guy just told me should be from top, and access from the back seat

Excellent ! Should have known the German Engineers went for Easy Peasy.

MikeFive · 07-17-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shayan30

My cars at the dealership according to the BMW website after all the zip tie nonsense. My CA is off today but he's following up. Hope to take delivery tommorrow!

That rocks! Congrats. Mine is still showing at the "port" on the website. Ugh.

SpeedyDad · 07-17-2018, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fegelein

Ok, that's a different story and very curious as to what will happen. Keep us posted and good luck!

When I got in my car after work, the fuel gauge was working again, but the check engine light is still present.

dnippard · 07-17-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fegelein

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Originally Posted by GUNGASLOW

Does that mean they have to remove the tank? Is gas tanks accessible without removing all the rear end of the cars driveshafts and rear differential? It might actually be a large labor intensive job for a stupid zip tie

Tomorrow I take delivery @ 1, so i'll post the work order along w/ all my new pics!

Just sat with the tech. It's a very quick cable tie inside fix they know exactly what to do.
Dashcam installed, tinting done, sensor fixed, just got to decide if to do ceramic pro or sharkskin. Not likely to spend $1000 on a black grill just because I have night vision. License plate goes in the trunk because I can't bring myself to drill that front!!!
Thursday it's mine!

Quickburn7 · 07-17-2018, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyDad

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Originally Posted by Fegelein

Ok, that's a different story and very curious as to what will happen. Keep us posted and good luck!

When I got in my car after work, the fuel gauge was working again, but the check engine light is still present.

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Originally Posted by SpeedyDad

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Originally Posted by Fegelein

Ok, that's a different story and very curious as to what will happen. Keep us posted and good luck!

When I got in my car after work, the fuel gauge was working again, but the check engine light is still present.

Fuel sensor recall and fuel pump recall even though my car never had issues being done now.

ozy · 07-18-2018, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by shayan30

My cars at the dealership according to the BMW website after all the zip tie nonsense. My CA is off today but he's following up. Hope to take delivery tommorrow!

any link to the web site that tracks the vehicles?

shayan30 · 07-18-2018, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ozy

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Originally Posted by shayan30

My cars at the dealership according to the BMW website after all the zip tie nonsense. My CA is off today but he's following up. Hope to take delivery tommorrow!

any link to the web site that tracks the vehicles?

Sign up on bmwusa.com (My Garage)

shayan30 · 07-18-2018, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeFive

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Originally Posted by shayan30

My cars at the dealership according to the BMW website after all the zip tie nonsense. My CA is off today but he's following up. Hope to take delivery tommorrow!

That rocks! Congrats. Mine is still showing at the "port" on the website. Ugh.

Thanks! I'm sure you'll get yours in the next day or so max. My dealer is 30-40 min away from the port which is probably why they got the car so quickly.

ozy · 07-18-2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by shayan30

Sign up on bmwusa.com (My Garage)

thanks, just did.

Hashtag_M_Rated · 07-18-2018, 03:16 PM

anybody know is being European delivery gets more delays at port??? it's been at port since Monday morning. also I'm assuming the recall is done at port or is it at the dealer? I really can't wait for that car I know I need to be more patient lol! driving it and having it for two weeks might had to do something with my low patience level!

Ragazzi-07 · 07-18-2018, 05:44 PM

Well I called my service manager after reading through the thread.

Indeed all M5 are on recall for this fix but parts are not available yet.

dnippard · 07-18-2018, 10:59 PM

[QUOTE=Ragazzi-07;23473958]Well I called my service manager after reading through the thread.

Indeed all M5 are on recall for this fix but parts are not available yet.

Fegelein · 07-19-2018, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragazzi-07

Well I called my service manager after reading through the thread.

Indeed all M5 are on recall for this fix but parts are not available yet.

Parts?? Did you see the prior post showing what they are?! Go to your hardware store and hand them to the dealer! lol

SpeedyDad · 08-01-2018, 02:07 AM

Fixed with fuel sensor recall. In the shop for a full day.

JOHNBMWM5 · 08-01-2018, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyDad

Fixed with fuel sensor recall. In the shop for a full day.

Mine was done before pick-up last Friday, it involved just a reprogram (software update).
No parts needed AFAIK.
Also exhaust bracket replacement on my Sports Exhaust.

Fegelein · 08-01-2018, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dnippard

Just sat with the tech. It's a very quick cable tie inside fix they know exactly what to do.
Dashcam installed, tinting done, sensor fixed, just got to decide if to do ceramic pro or sharkskin. Not likely to spend $1000 on a black grill just because I have night vision. License plate goes in the trunk because I can't bring myself to drill that front!!!
Thursday it's mine!

Where'd you get that M engine cover? Is it not specific to US?

SpeedyDad · 08-02-2018, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Mine was done before pick-up last Friday, it involved just a reprogram (software update).
No parts needed AFAIK.
Also exhaust bracket replacement on my Sports Exhaust.

The software update addresses a different issue with fuel flow to the engine. The fuel level sensor recall involves securing a wire inside the gas tank. It is only needed on the early cars, built before April 25 I believe.

JOHNBMWM5 · 08-02-2018, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyDad

The software update addresses a different issue with fuel flow to the engine. The fuel level sensor recall involves securing a wire inside the gas tank. It is only needed on the early cars, built before April 25 I believe.

Hi My car was built end Feb 2018 and registered end March, no recall here in the UK as I just asked BMW to check my VIN.

Dinan-M · 08-02-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Hi My car was built end Feb 2018 and registered end March, no recall here in the UK as I just asked BMW to check my VIN.

The same thing with me. Car build in Feb 2018, Delivery March and check my VIN no recall?

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shayan30 Private First Class 120 Rep 192 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	My cars at the dealership according to the BMW website after all the zip tie nonsense. My CA is off today but he's following up. Hope to take delivery tommorrow!
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Hashtag_M_Rated ///M Driver 223 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2018 First Edition M5 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M5 [0.00]	anybody know is being European delivery gets more delays at port??? it's been at port since Monday morning. also I'm assuming the recall is done at port or is it at the dealer? I really can't wait for that car I know I need to be more patient lol! driving it and having it for two weeks might had to do something with my low patience level! __________________ Currently driving: 2018 M5 First Edition Vehicles Owned: 2014 M5 ZCP, 2017 M3 ZCP
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Ragazzi-07 Captain 247 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Well I called my service manager after reading through the thread. Indeed all M5 are on recall for this fix but parts are not available yet.
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dnippard Enlisted Member 9 Rep 44 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=Ragazzi-07;23473958]Well I called my service manager after reading through the thread. Indeed all M5 are on recall for this fix but parts are not available yet.
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SpeedyDad Second Lieutenant 283 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2018 F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 E39 M5 [0.00] 2018 BMW M5 [0.00]	Fixed with fuel sensor recall. In the shop for a full day. __________________ BMWs: 03 E39 M5, 22 330e, 23 X5 45e 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 2016 Toyota 4Runner Sold - 2018 M5
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