Other Fuel System Tank Mounting problems of the 2008 BMW 328

One problem related to other fuel system tank mounting has been reported for the 2008 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Other Fuel System Tank Mounting problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2014

- February 18th, BMW 328xi, on/parked, began to shake/rock roughly/powered off. The lift/car icon came on. Car would crank, no start. After 10 minutes, no start. After 40 minutes, 328xi starts. - on March 2nd, drove about 30 min and came to a traffic light. 328xi began to shake/rock roughly/powered off. The lift/car icon came on. Car would crank, no start. After a number of attempts, 2 gentlemen stated they would push 328xi to side if I can get car in n. After several failed attempts, regained small power to switch to n and they moved me over to the side. After 10 minutes, 328xi turned over but BMW service center in nyc was closed. - March 3rd, took 328xi to european car specialist (ecs) and explained the above. 328xi was placed on the computer and reading stated: exceed fuel amount, but further test were needed. - March 6th, 328xi did same to ecs. Conclusion, inoperable fuel pump. Ordered/installed/returned on March 11th. - March 16th, 328xi shook/rocked roughly/powered. After 30 minutes of failed attempts to start, called a tow truck. Towed to ecs. - March 17th, ecs witnessed 328xi would not start. Pushed into garage to diagnose. Denoted, defective fuel pump/need replacing. Car returned on March 24th. - March 26th 328xi began to shake/rock roughly/powered off. Ecs now suspects fuel gauge off and giving false reading though 1/4 (57miles) of gas was in car. Wants car filled up and driven. - March 27th while on I-80 (full tank) doing highway speeds, 328xi began to shake/rock/powered off while on the highway. Got 328xi over to the right shoulder. After 20 minutes of not starting, called tow truck and state police. 328xi started when released from tow truck at shop. Put on computer: exceed fuel amount. More investigation determined defective fuel module and fuel tank. - April 11th, took care from ecs to BMW bloomfield. Diagnosis: excessive fuel pressure.


Other Other Fuel System related problems of the 2008 BMW 328



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