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BMW X2 Stalling: Fuel Regulator or Something Else?

Loss of engine power

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Stalling while idling

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Check engine light on

Hey car enthusiasts, having troubles with my 2020 BMW X2 (gas engine). My engine light is on, power feels low, and it's running rough at idle, sometimes even stalling. Throttle response is sluggish too. I suspect it might be the fuel volume regulator. Has anyone dealt with similar symptoms? What did your mechanic find and how was it fixed? Looking for real experiences before heading to the shop. Thanks in advance!

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hannestaylor5

Hey there! I've got some experience with BMWs and had a pretty similar issue with my 2018 BMW X1 last year (I also own an X3). those symptoms sound exactly like what I went through, engine light, rough idle, drop in power, the works. Turned out my high pressure fuel pump was failing. Took it to my trusted mechanic after it nearly stalled on me twice, and the diagnosis confirmed my suspicions. The repair set me back about 1510 Euro, but it was worth every penny. The car runs like new now. These pumps can be tricky, and when they start failing, they really mess with the fuel delivery. Could you share more details about your X2? Like the mileage and whether you've noticed any other symptoms? Also, have you scanned for error codes? This could help narrow down if you're dealing with the same issue I had.

annataylor5 (Author)

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm at 173696 KM and just had my service done recently. I'm getting the same symptoms you described with your X1. Haven't scanned for codes yet, but will definitely do that now. That high pressure fuel pump issue makes a lot of sense given what's happening. Interesting that the repair cost was around 1510 Euro, helps me budget for what might be coming. Did you notice any warning signs before it got really bad? I'm wondering if I should drive it at all or just get it towed to avoid any potential damage.

hannestaylor5

Hey again! Yeah, looking back at my X1's situation, there were actually some early warning signs I probably should've mentioned. Before it got really bad, I noticed the car would occasionally hesitate when accelerating from a stop, especially when the engine was cold. But I brushed it off thinking it was just the winter fuel blend or something. Listen, after my experience, I wouldn't risk driving it too much with those symptoms. I made that mistake and kept driving for about a week after the first signs, and that's when it started stalling on me. Super scary when it happened at an intersection! The pump could completely fail at any moment, and you definitely don't want that happening while you're driving. I should also mention that when my mechanic replaced the pump, they found that the fuel pressure sensor was also slightly damaged, probably from the pump acting up. That added a bit to my final bill, so maybe keep that in mind for your budget. If your symptoms are this similar to what I experienced, I'd definitely get it checked ASAP. Better safe than sorry, especially with these BMWs, they can be sensitive when it comes to fuel system issues. By the way, at 173696 KM, you're right around where mine started acting up too. These pumps typically start showing issues around this mileage, so the timing fits perfectly with what you're experiencing.

annataylor5 (Author)

I really appreciate the detailed response! Your experience has been super helpful. You've pretty much convinced me not to risk driving it anymore, definitely don't want it stalling in traffic like what happened to you. I've already called for a tow to get it to my mechanic tomorrow morning. Better to spend a bit on towing than risk bigger problems. That's interesting about the fuel pressure sensor getting damaged too, I'll make sure to mention that to my mechanic so they can check it while they're in there. Makes total sense about the mileage being the typical failure point for these pumps. At least I'm not dealing with some weird, one-off issue. Thanks for taking the time to share all this info! It's really helped me understand what I'm probably dealing with, and now I can go to the mechanic with some actual knowledge about the situation. I'll update the forum once I get the diagnosis and repair done, might help someone else down the line with the same issue.

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