BMW 2 Series Engine Troubles: Stalling and Fuel Issues

Hi there! I have some experience working on cars and dealt with a very similar issue on my 2020 BMW 1 Series (gas engine). The symptoms were exactly like what you're describing. After struggling with it for a few days, I took it to my trusted workshop. Turned out it was just a loose connector on the fuel pump wiring harness that was causing all those problems. The mechanic found it during diagnosis, cleaned the contacts, and properly secured the connection. Total bill was 95 Euro and the car has been running perfectly since then. Before jumping to conclusions about the fuel pump itself, you might want to have the electrical connections checked first, it could save you a lot of money. Could you share what error codes you're getting? Also, does the problem get worse when the engine is warm or cold? This info would help to confirm if we're dealing with the same issue.

Hi there! I have some experience working on cars and dealt with a very similar issue on my 2020 BMW 1 Series (gas engine). The symptoms were exactly like what you're describing. After struggling with it for a few days, I took it to my trusted workshop. Turned out it was just a loose connector on the fuel pump wiring harness that was causing all those problems. The mechanic found it during diagnosis, cleaned the contacts, and properly secured the connection. Total bill was 95 Euro and the car has been running perfectly since then. Before jumping to conclusions about the fuel pump itself, you might want to have the electrical connections checked first, it could save you a lot of money. Could you share what error codes you're getting? Also, does the problem get worse when the engine is warm or cold? This info would help to confirm if we're dealing with the same issue.

Hi there! I have some experience working on cars and dealt with a very similar issue on my 2020 BMW 1 Series (gas engine). The symptoms were exactly like what you're describing. After struggling with it for a few days, I took it to my trusted workshop. Turned out it was just a loose connector on the fuel pump wiring harness that was causing all those problems. The mechanic found it during diagnosis, cleaned the contacts, and properly secured the connection. Total bill was 95 Euro and the car has been running perfectly since then. Before jumping to conclusions about the fuel pump itself, you might want to have the electrical connections checked first, it could save you a lot of money. Could you share what error codes you're getting? Also, does the problem get worse when the engine is warm or cold? This info would help to confirm if we're dealing with the same issue.

Hi there! I have some experience working on cars and dealt with a very similar issue on my 2020 BMW 1 Series (gas engine). The symptoms were exactly like what you're describing. After struggling with it for a few days, I took it to my trusted workshop. Turned out it was just a loose connector on the fuel pump wiring harness that was causing all those problems. The mechanic found it during diagnosis, cleaned the contacts, and properly secured the connection. Total bill was 95 Euro and the car has been running perfectly since then. Before jumping to conclusions about the fuel pump itself, you might want to have the electrical connections checked first, it could save you a lot of money. Could you share what error codes you're getting? Also, does the problem get worse when the engine is warm or cold? This info would help to confirm if we're dealing with the same issue.

Hi there! I have some experience working on cars and dealt with a very similar issue on my 2020 BMW 1 Series (gas engine). The symptoms were exactly like what you're describing. After struggling with it for a few days, I took it to my trusted workshop. Turned out it was just a loose connector on the fuel pump wiring harness that was causing all those problems. The mechanic found it during diagnosis, cleaned the contacts, and properly secured the connection. Total bill was 95 Euro and the car has been running perfectly since then. Before jumping to conclusions about the fuel pump itself, you might want to have the electrical connections checked first, it could save you a lot of money. Could you share what error codes you're getting? Also, does the problem get worse when the engine is warm or cold? This info would help to confirm if we're dealing with the same issue.

Hi there! I have some experience working on cars and dealt with a very similar issue on my 2020 BMW 1 Series (gas engine). The symptoms were exactly like what you're describing. After struggling with it for a few days, I took it to my trusted workshop. Turned out it was just a loose connector on the fuel pump wiring harness that was causing all those problems. The mechanic found it during diagnosis, cleaned the contacts, and properly secured the connection. Total bill was 95 Euro and the car has been running perfectly since then. Before jumping to conclusions about the fuel pump itself, you might want to have the electrical connections checked first, it could save you a lot of money. Could you share what error codes you're getting? Also, does the problem get worse when the engine is warm or cold? This info would help to confirm if we're dealing with the same issue.

Hey, thanks for the input! My car has the same exact symptoms, but mine only has 25926 KM and was serviced just last month. The error codes I'm getting are P0171 and P0087, and it definitely gets worse when the engine is warm. The rough idle is particularly noticeable after about 10 minutes of driving. Did your repair shop check the fuel pressure too? I'm wondering if I should request that specifically when I take it in. It's frustrating to deal with these kinds of issues on a relatively new car.

Hey, thanks for the input! My car has the same exact symptoms, but mine only has 25926 KM and was serviced just last month. The error codes I'm getting are P0171 and P0087, and it definitely gets worse when the engine is warm. The rough idle is particularly noticeable after about 10 minutes of driving. Did your repair shop check the fuel pressure too? I'm wondering if I should request that specifically when I take it in. It's frustrating to deal with these kinds of issues on a relatively new car.

Hey, thanks for the input! My car has the same exact symptoms, but mine only has 25926 KM and was serviced just last month. The error codes I'm getting are P0171 and P0087, and it definitely gets worse when the engine is warm. The rough idle is particularly noticeable after about 10 minutes of driving. Did your repair shop check the fuel pressure too? I'm wondering if I should request that specifically when I take it in. It's frustrating to deal with these kinds of issues on a relatively new car.

Hey, thanks for the input! My car has the same exact symptoms, but mine only has 25926 KM and was serviced just last month. The error codes I'm getting are P0171 and P0087, and it definitely gets worse when the engine is warm. The rough idle is particularly noticeable after about 10 minutes of driving. Did your repair shop check the fuel pressure too? I'm wondering if I should request that specifically when I take it in. It's frustrating to deal with these kinds of issues on a relatively new car.

Hey, thanks for the input! My car has the same exact symptoms, but mine only has 25926 KM and was serviced just last month. The error codes I'm getting are P0171 and P0087, and it definitely gets worse when the engine is warm. The rough idle is particularly noticeable after about 10 minutes of driving. Did your repair shop check the fuel pressure too? I'm wondering if I should request that specifically when I take it in. It's frustrating to deal with these kinds of issues on a relatively new car.

Hey, thanks for the input! My car has the same exact symptoms, but mine only has 25926 KM and was serviced just last month. The error codes I'm getting are P0171 and P0087, and it definitely gets worse when the engine is warm. The rough idle is particularly noticeable after about 10 minutes of driving. Did your repair shop check the fuel pressure too? I'm wondering if I should request that specifically when I take it in. It's frustrating to deal with these kinds of issues on a relatively new car.

Hey again! Yes, I completely understand your frustration, especially with such a new car. When I had my issue, the shop did actually check the fuel pressure, it's a standard part of their diagnostic process for these symptoms. In my case, the fuel pressure was dropping intermittently, which initially made them suspect the fuel pump too, but it turned out to be just that loose connection I mentioned. But seeing your error codes now (P0171, System Too Lean and P0087, Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low), plus the fact that it gets worse when warm, I'm starting to think your case might be different from mine. These specific codes are making me lean more toward an actual fuel delivery problem rather than just a connection issue like I had. After dealing with my BMW, I've learned quite a bit about these systems. Your symptoms getting worse when warm is particularly interesting, that's not how mine behaved. Mine was pretty consistently bad from the start. You should definitely have them check the fuel pressure, but also ask them to look at the fuel pressure regulator. These cars can sometimes have issues with the regulators failing when they get hot. Would you mind letting us know what they find? I'm really curious if it's something different from what I experienced. This could help other BMW owners in the forum too.

Hey again! Yes, I completely understand your frustration, especially with such a new car. When I had my issue, the shop did actually check the fuel pressure, it's a standard part of their diagnostic process for these symptoms. In my case, the fuel pressure was dropping intermittently, which initially made them suspect the fuel pump too, but it turned out to be just that loose connection I mentioned. But seeing your error codes now (P0171, System Too Lean and P0087, Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low), plus the fact that it gets worse when warm, I'm starting to think your case might be different from mine. These specific codes are making me lean more toward an actual fuel delivery problem rather than just a connection issue like I had. After dealing with my BMW, I've learned quite a bit about these systems. Your symptoms getting worse when warm is particularly interesting, that's not how mine behaved. Mine was pretty consistently bad from the start. You should definitely have them check the fuel pressure, but also ask them to look at the fuel pressure regulator. These cars can sometimes have issues with the regulators failing when they get hot. Would you mind letting us know what they find? I'm really curious if it's something different from what I experienced. This could help other BMW owners in the forum too.

Hey again! Yes, I completely understand your frustration, especially with such a new car. When I had my issue, the shop did actually check the fuel pressure, it's a standard part of their diagnostic process for these symptoms. In my case, the fuel pressure was dropping intermittently, which initially made them suspect the fuel pump too, but it turned out to be just that loose connection I mentioned. But seeing your error codes now (P0171, System Too Lean and P0087, Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low), plus the fact that it gets worse when warm, I'm starting to think your case might be different from mine. These specific codes are making me lean more toward an actual fuel delivery problem rather than just a connection issue like I had. After dealing with my BMW, I've learned quite a bit about these systems. Your symptoms getting worse when warm is particularly interesting, that's not how mine behaved. Mine was pretty consistently bad from the start. You should definitely have them check the fuel pressure, but also ask them to look at the fuel pressure regulator. These cars can sometimes have issues with the regulators failing when they get hot. Would you mind letting us know what they find? I'm really curious if it's something different from what I experienced. This could help other BMW owners in the forum too.

Hey again! Yes, I completely understand your frustration, especially with such a new car. When I had my issue, the shop did actually check the fuel pressure, it's a standard part of their diagnostic process for these symptoms. In my case, the fuel pressure was dropping intermittently, which initially made them suspect the fuel pump too, but it turned out to be just that loose connection I mentioned. But seeing your error codes now (P0171, System Too Lean and P0087, Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low), plus the fact that it gets worse when warm, I'm starting to think your case might be different from mine. These specific codes are making me lean more toward an actual fuel delivery problem rather than just a connection issue like I had. After dealing with my BMW, I've learned quite a bit about these systems. Your symptoms getting worse when warm is particularly interesting, that's not how mine behaved. Mine was pretty consistently bad from the start. You should definitely have them check the fuel pressure, but also ask them to look at the fuel pressure regulator. These cars can sometimes have issues with the regulators failing when they get hot. Would you mind letting us know what they find? I'm really curious if it's something different from what I experienced. This could help other BMW owners in the forum too.

Hey again! Yes, I completely understand your frustration, especially with such a new car. When I had my issue, the shop did actually check the fuel pressure, it's a standard part of their diagnostic process for these symptoms. In my case, the fuel pressure was dropping intermittently, which initially made them suspect the fuel pump too, but it turned out to be just that loose connection I mentioned. But seeing your error codes now (P0171, System Too Lean and P0087, Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low), plus the fact that it gets worse when warm, I'm starting to think your case might be different from mine. These specific codes are making me lean more toward an actual fuel delivery problem rather than just a connection issue like I had. After dealing with my BMW, I've learned quite a bit about these systems. Your symptoms getting worse when warm is particularly interesting, that's not how mine behaved. Mine was pretty consistently bad from the start. You should definitely have them check the fuel pressure, but also ask them to look at the fuel pressure regulator. These cars can sometimes have issues with the regulators failing when they get hot. Would you mind letting us know what they find? I'm really curious if it's something different from what I experienced. This could help other BMW owners in the forum too.

Hey again! Yes, I completely understand your frustration, especially with such a new car. When I had my issue, the shop did actually check the fuel pressure, it's a standard part of their diagnostic process for these symptoms. In my case, the fuel pressure was dropping intermittently, which initially made them suspect the fuel pump too, but it turned out to be just that loose connection I mentioned. But seeing your error codes now (P0171, System Too Lean and P0087, Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low), plus the fact that it gets worse when warm, I'm starting to think your case might be different from mine. These specific codes are making me lean more toward an actual fuel delivery problem rather than just a connection issue like I had. After dealing with my BMW, I've learned quite a bit about these systems. Your symptoms getting worse when warm is particularly interesting, that's not how mine behaved. Mine was pretty consistently bad from the start. You should definitely have them check the fuel pressure, but also ask them to look at the fuel pressure regulator. These cars can sometimes have issues with the regulators failing when they get hot. Would you mind letting us know what they find? I'm really curious if it's something different from what I experienced. This could help other BMW owners in the forum too.

Thanks so much for the detailed follow-up! You've actually made me feel a bit better about the situation. I just called the shop and scheduled an appointment for tomorrow morning. I specifically mentioned the fuel pressure and regulator checks like you suggested. It makes a lot of sense that it could be the regulator since the problems get worse when the engine's hot. I'll definitely update you once I get the diagnosis. It's really helpful to talk to someone who's dealt with similar issues, even if yours turned out to be a different problem. These cars are great when they're running properly, but troubleshooting them can be such a headache! Really hoping it's something relatively simple like the regulator rather than the entire fuel pump. Either way, at least I've got a better idea of what to expect when I take it in tomorrow. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge!

Thanks so much for the detailed follow-up! You've actually made me feel a bit better about the situation. I just called the shop and scheduled an appointment for tomorrow morning. I specifically mentioned the fuel pressure and regulator checks like you suggested. It makes a lot of sense that it could be the regulator since the problems get worse when the engine's hot. I'll definitely update you once I get the diagnosis. It's really helpful to talk to someone who's dealt with similar issues, even if yours turned out to be a different problem. These cars are great when they're running properly, but troubleshooting them can be such a headache! Really hoping it's something relatively simple like the regulator rather than the entire fuel pump. Either way, at least I've got a better idea of what to expect when I take it in tomorrow. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge!

Thanks so much for the detailed follow-up! You've actually made me feel a bit better about the situation. I just called the shop and scheduled an appointment for tomorrow morning. I specifically mentioned the fuel pressure and regulator checks like you suggested. It makes a lot of sense that it could be the regulator since the problems get worse when the engine's hot. I'll definitely update you once I get the diagnosis. It's really helpful to talk to someone who's dealt with similar issues, even if yours turned out to be a different problem. These cars are great when they're running properly, but troubleshooting them can be such a headache! Really hoping it's something relatively simple like the regulator rather than the entire fuel pump. Either way, at least I've got a better idea of what to expect when I take it in tomorrow. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge!

Thanks so much for the detailed follow-up! You've actually made me feel a bit better about the situation. I just called the shop and scheduled an appointment for tomorrow morning. I specifically mentioned the fuel pressure and regulator checks like you suggested. It makes a lot of sense that it could be the regulator since the problems get worse when the engine's hot. I'll definitely update you once I get the diagnosis. It's really helpful to talk to someone who's dealt with similar issues, even if yours turned out to be a different problem. These cars are great when they're running properly, but troubleshooting them can be such a headache! Really hoping it's something relatively simple like the regulator rather than the entire fuel pump. Either way, at least I've got a better idea of what to expect when I take it in tomorrow. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge!

Thanks so much for the detailed follow-up! You've actually made me feel a bit better about the situation. I just called the shop and scheduled an appointment for tomorrow morning. I specifically mentioned the fuel pressure and regulator checks like you suggested. It makes a lot of sense that it could be the regulator since the problems get worse when the engine's hot. I'll definitely update you once I get the diagnosis. It's really helpful to talk to someone who's dealt with similar issues, even if yours turned out to be a different problem. These cars are great when they're running properly, but troubleshooting them can be such a headache! Really hoping it's something relatively simple like the regulator rather than the entire fuel pump. Either way, at least I've got a better idea of what to expect when I take it in tomorrow. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge!

Thanks so much for the detailed follow-up! You've actually made me feel a bit better about the situation. I just called the shop and scheduled an appointment for tomorrow morning. I specifically mentioned the fuel pressure and regulator checks like you suggested. It makes a lot of sense that it could be the regulator since the problems get worse when the engine's hot. I'll definitely update you once I get the diagnosis. It's really helpful to talk to someone who's dealt with similar issues, even if yours turned out to be a different problem. These cars are great when they're running properly, but troubleshooting them can be such a headache! Really hoping it's something relatively simple like the regulator rather than the entire fuel pump. Either way, at least I've got a better idea of what to expect when I take it in tomorrow. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge!