What makes a 335i stop on the road

newoldbeemer · 07-11-2013, 11:37 PM

Hi

From your experiences, why are the common things that can fail in a bimmer, that cause the car to stop on the road without being able to continue driving? How frequent are these especially on a 335i?

Note: I am NOT asking for things that can break but allow you to continue the journey for a hundred miles, and then turn up expensive. This is not about costs. This is about chances of failure on the highway.

(This is a follow up to my previous topic to figure out what exactly to get checked in my car. I realize in my previous topic I posted too long, too many things, some rant and some emotional outburst so I'm posting this topic very to-the-point).

Thanks in advance!

psmitty95 · 07-11-2013, 11:40 PM

Water pump is one. I guess you could continue driving but risk doing a lot of damage to the motor if you do so

newoldbeemer · 07-11-2013, 11:41 PM

To get started, let me post the ones I know:

- running out of gas
- battery dead
- having a flat (puncture)
- headlights gone
- HPFP failure
- transmission packing up
- cooling system (leaking, losing coolant, overheating)
- temperature sensor failure, leading to overheating

... Please add to this, common car and bimmer and turbo car problems that cause being stranded.

VTECaddict · 07-11-2013, 11:45 PM

HPFP and water pump are the biggest things.

DanielGonz · 07-11-2013, 11:50 PM

So you're talking about failures that will leave you stranded.

Not sure about HPFP, but water pump definitely. Happened to me after having the car for 3 months.

Extended Warranty FOR THE F#CKING WIN

newoldbeemer · 07-11-2013, 11:59 PM

I guess I should've mentioned - also, what dashboard lights should a person take as an alert to stop driving and call a tow truck, and what lights to take to the shop the next day.

I used to think:
Any orange light- it's ok to continue, but take to the shop as soon as possible
Any red light- pull over and stop driving.

However as I recently found out, that not necessarily the case.

So can I say:

Pull over for:
- anything related to the cooling system or overheating
- anything related to transmission
- anything related to oil pressure (that oil light in red)
- anything that says the word "ENGINE" in red
... Please add to this

Don't stop, take the car in next day for:
- brakes light (apparently they drive for a few hundred miles after it turns red)
- turn signals
- tyre air pressure low (check at next gas station)
... Please add to this.

Also if there's any list for "DON'T stop driving", please post here.

If we add enough info, it will help newbies like me print the thread like a "checklist" or "how to respond" list and keep it in the car.

edirtaynine · 07-12-2013, 12:00 AM

crashing into another stopped 335 on the road

newoldbeemer · 07-12-2013, 12:03 AM

Lol @edirtaynine!

Also when something does happen do you guys
- call bmw assist
- call insurance provider
- call nearby service center (if its working hours)
- call 911
.. Or something else? Just curious and want to be prepared for the eventuality.

VTECaddict · 07-12-2013, 12:32 AM

have you never owned a car before?

newoldbeemer · 07-12-2013, 01:10 AM

@VTECaddict: This is not about me owning cars before or not - this is about stuff that would be a good idea for BMW-newbies to inspect preemptively.

Monster900 · 07-12-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

have you never owned a car before?

LMAO

newoldbeemer · 07-12-2013, 12:15 PM

So pretty much just the water pump then?

idrift4wd · 07-12-2013, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

have you never owned a car before?

lmao i think people covered most of the things that could go wrong.

Castle · 07-12-2013, 12:17 PM

This seems like someone is preparing a list of possible excuses to tell the wife for arriving home late/next day

paulguma · 07-12-2013, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psmitty95

Water pump is one. I guess you could continue driving but risk doing a lot of damage to the motor if you do so

+1. Thermostat/water pump

yarviinn · 07-12-2013, 12:26 PM

An attractive woman on the side of the road will make the 335i stop.

newoldbeemer · 07-12-2013, 12:59 PM

Ok that's reassuring to think there aren't more.
C'mon guys this is not THAT ridiculous

Excuses to come late.. I don't use car excuses. Send yourself a meeting request and say "work"- that works like a charm

tony20009 · 07-12-2013, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newoldbeemer

To get started, let me post the ones I know:

- running out of gas
- battery dead
- having a flat (puncture)
- headlights gone
- HPFP failure
- transmission packing up
- cooling system (leaking, losing coolant, overheating)
- temperature sensor failure, leading to overheating

... Please add to this, common car and bimmer and turbo car problems that cause being stranded.

HPFP typically will put you in limp mode, but not leave you stuck in place.

theE92 · 07-12-2013, 01:39 PM

My water pump went out about 3 days ago and it wouldn't let me drive far at all. I had to wait till it was cooled down and darker out so I could take it across the street and have it towed to BMW. Thermostat and water pump and waiting to be replaced after extended warranty authorizes the repair. Good luck with your car! I probably would've considered (if it's what I was really worried about) these things before I bought the car. I would get an OBDII reader so you'll know what to do on your own in case it's something you can DIY! Save's a lot of money and time.

KwlAznKid · 07-12-2013, 01:49 PM

-waterpump (pretty much all bmws)
-fuel pump (n54)

newoldbeemer · 07-12-2013, 03:31 PM

I have to say I'm surprised that's all. Somehow I thought there are more (perception I guess).

e92_euro · 07-12-2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castle

This seems like someone is preparing a list of possible excuses to tell the wife for arriving home late/next day

LMFAO

07-11-2013, 11:37 PM	#1
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newoldbeemer Major 269 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	To get started, let me post the ones I know: - running out of gas - battery dead - having a flat (puncture) - headlights gone - HPFP failure - transmission packing up - cooling system (leaking, losing coolant, overheating) - temperature sensor failure, leading to overheating ... Please add to this, common car and bimmer and turbo car problems that cause being stranded. __________________ Has a bad car addiction
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DanielGonz Lieutenant 19 Rep 564 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal (OC) iTrader: (0)	So you're talking about failures that will leave you stranded. Not sure about HPFP, but water pump definitely. Happened to me after having the car for 3 months. Extended Warranty FOR THE F#CKING WIN __________________ 07 AW E92 335 6MT [18" OEM 193's For Sale, PM me] OEM Aero Lip \| OEM Gloss Black Kidney Grills \| KW V2 \| Vorsteiner CSL trunk \| M-Tech Rear Bumper \| LCI Rear Taillights \| Angel ibright Angel Eyes \| 3000K HID fogs \| 6000k HID low beams \| AFE DCI \| Full LED conversion
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newoldbeemer Major 269 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	I guess I should've mentioned - also, what dashboard lights should a person take as an alert to stop driving and call a tow truck, and what lights to take to the shop the next day. I used to think: Any orange light- it's ok to continue, but take to the shop as soon as possible Any red light- pull over and stop driving. However as I recently found out, that not necessarily the case. So can I say: Pull over for: - anything related to the cooling system or overheating - anything related to transmission - anything related to oil pressure (that oil light in red) - anything that says the word "ENGINE" in red ... Please add to this Don't stop, take the car in next day for: - brakes light (apparently they drive for a few hundred miles after it turns red) - turn signals - tyre air pressure low (check at next gas station) ... Please add to this. Also if there's any list for "DON'T stop driving", please post here. If we add enough info, it will help newbies like me print the thread like a "checklist" or "how to respond" list and keep it in the car. __________________ Has a bad car addiction
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	crashing into another stopped 335 on the road __________________ e90post killed plastidip Just say no to painted stock wheels jm3as hooks it up
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newoldbeemer Major 269 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Lol @edirtaynine! Also when something does happen do you guys - call bmw assist - call insurance provider - call nearby service center (if its working hours) - call 911 .. Or something else? Just curious and want to be prepared for the eventuality. __________________ Has a bad car addiction
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newoldbeemer Major 269 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	So pretty much just the water pump then? __________________ Has a bad car addiction
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newoldbeemer Major 269 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Ok that's reassuring to think there aren't more. C'mon guys this is not THAT ridiculous Excuses to come late.. I don't use car excuses. Send yourself a meeting request and say "work"- that works like a charm __________________ Has a bad car addiction
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theE92 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 328i E92 Sports Package Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norman, OK iTrader: (0)	My water pump went out about 3 days ago and it wouldn't let me drive far at all. I had to wait till it was cooled down and darker out so I could take it across the street and have it towed to BMW. Thermostat and water pump and waiting to be replaced after extended warranty authorizes the repair. Good luck with your car! I probably would've considered (if it's what I was really worried about) these things before I bought the car. I would get an OBDII reader so you'll know what to do on your own in case it's something you can DIY! Save's a lot of money and time.
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newoldbeemer Major 269 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	I have to say I'm surprised that's all. Somehow I thought there are more (perception I guess). __________________ Has a bad car addiction
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