All:
What is the lifespan of the fuel pump on a 2006 530xi? The last BMW we had was a 2001 325i and the E46 series evidently lasts about 100,000 miles. I know this because we went out to get in it and drive away to church one sunday morning when I turned it over and it just quit on me.
My guess is that it is around the 100,000 mile mark, and we are at about 70,000 now.
How easy it is to replace the pump and can I find an aftermarket part? The 325i was super easy because it was under the rear seat. I had it in and out in about an hour (including the time it took to go buy the part at the auto parts store). I looked on Youtube for a video to watch but couldn't find anything.
Also, is there some sort of iDrive BS that is going to have to be reset or rubbed the right way so that it thinks everything is okey dokey when it is replaced?
Just curious so I can do some maintenance scheduling and figure out when would be a good time to replace it.
What is the lifespan of the fuel pump on a 2006 530xi? The last BMW we had was a 2001 325i and the E46 series evidently lasts about 100,000 miles. I know this because we went out to get in it and drive away to church one sunday morning when I turned it over and it just quit on me.
My guess is that it is around the 100,000 mile mark, and we are at about 70,000 now.
How easy it is to replace the pump and can I find an aftermarket part? The 325i was super easy because it was under the rear seat. I had it in and out in about an hour (including the time it took to go buy the part at the auto parts store). I looked on Youtube for a video to watch but couldn't find anything.
Also, is there some sort of iDrive BS that is going to have to be reset or rubbed the right way so that it thinks everything is okey dokey when it is replaced?
Just curious so I can do some maintenance scheduling and figure out when would be a good time to replace it.