2016 340i Water Pump Failure

bri1042 · 03-24-2016, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gomichaelkgo

I'll give you a reason-- My husband ditched his '09 335 because its electric water pump just quit in the middle of the freeway on a hill without warning. He began rapidly losing speed and the engine cut itself off in self protect mode. He was able to restart it and get over to the shoulder after nearly getting rear ended a few times.

Going up HWY 26? 'Cause that's the spot in town where a situation like that seems the most scary. On the way down wouldn't be fun, either... Eep.

x986 · 03-24-2016, 07:09 PM

Don't forget everyone. Our temp gauges read oil, not water temp.

gomichaelkgo · 03-24-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bri1042

Going up HWY 26? 'Cause that's the spot in town where a situation like that seems the most scary. On the way down wouldn't be fun, either... Eep.

HWY 30 approach to Fremont bridge. Luckily he was able to get over to the shoulder before the merge with I-405 N. on the lower deck.

bri1042 · 03-25-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gomichaelkgo

HWY 30 approach to Fremont bridge. Luckily he was able to get over to the shoulder before the merge with I-405 N. on the lower deck.

Yow. That's just no fun at all.

knalpot · 03-25-2016, 01:12 PM

has been bookmark, this seems like a very interesting thread

NotQuickEnough · 03-27-2016, 03:09 PM

Wouldn't be a BMW without a premature pump failure

cmplaya · 03-27-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NotQuickEnough

Wouldn't be a BMW without a premature pump failure

truth

rambalu80 · 03-29-2016, 06:46 AM

1 week in, still waiting on replacement pump and gasket to arrive. Current ETA is Friday.

I find it odd that at least one other dealership in the area claim they can get the part in 2 - 3 days and ECS Tuning has the pump available for shipment in 2 days.

rambalu80 · 04-12-2016, 07:55 AM

UPDATE:

Finally got my car back after 3 whole weeks.

RealOEM and dealer parts site list that coolant pump (part no. 11512379782) has been superseded by a new coolant pump (part no. 11517643067). However the new part does not fit North American builds, at least the early ones. Dealership found this after they received the pump with new part no. and it did not fit my car (July 2015 build).

They had to contact BMW AG and get the coolant pump with the original part no. shipped in. Part came in about 1 pm yesterday afternoon and picked up my car later in the evening.

NICKTENN · 04-12-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

UPDATE:

Finally got my car back after 3 whole weeks.

RealOEM and dealer parts site list that coolant pump (part no. 11512379782) has been superseded by a new coolant pump (part no. 11517643067). However the new part does not fit North American builds, at least the early ones. Dealership found this after they received the pump with new part no. and it did not fit my car (July 2015 build).

They had to contact BMW AG and get the coolant pump with the original part no. shipped in. Part came in about 1 pm yesterday afternoon and picked up my car later in the evening.

So they replaced a possibly defective pump with the same kind? I guess there must have been a pretty substantial change to the motor to not try and fit the new pump (using an adapter or something).

paul e · 04-12-2016, 10:16 AM

That's pretty confusing. I'm thinking there has to be more to this that you're not being told.

rambalu80 · 04-12-2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by paul e

That's pretty confusing. I'm thinking there has to be more to this that you're not being told.

What I was informed was that the new pump comes with a bracket which apparently does not fit NA models and is meant for the European market. So, the new model of the pump they received could not be installed on my car and they had to place order for the same part number as the defective pump and I verified the part number to be the same as those listed for early builds.

Eriphill · 04-12-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

This is just a tad overly dramatic. Sorry for your luck, but your sample of one isn't really indicative of a broader "issue". Components fail. They get replaced. Life goes on. It sounds like you've got a good dealer that's taking care of you. Best of luck.

+1 the internet is filled with Chicken Littles

fab.ort85 · 05-28-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

What I was informed was that the new pump comes with a bracket which apparently does not fit NA models and is meant for the European market. So, the new model of the pump they received could not be installed on my car and they had to place order for the same part number as the defective pump and I verified the part number to be the same as those listed for early builds.

Which was the problem of the pump?

rambalu80 · 06-18-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fab.ort85

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

What I was informed was that the new pump comes with a bracket which apparently does not fit NA models and is meant for the European market. So, the new model of the pump they received could not be installed on my car and they had to place order for the same part number as the defective pump and I verified the part number to be the same as those listed for early builds.

Which was the problem of the pump?

A failed seal.

dime4dice · 02-13-2020, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

A failed seal.

Have you had any problems with the coolant lost or pump? I’m currently in the dealer getting my water pump replaced also 2016 340xi

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rambalu80 Major 78 Rep 1,240 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 340i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Katy TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	UPDATE: Finally got my car back after 3 whole weeks. RealOEM and dealer parts site list that coolant pump (part no. 11512379782) has been superseded by a new coolant pump (part no. 11517643067). However the new part does not fit North American builds, at least the early ones. Dealership found this after they received the pump with new part no. and it did not fit my car (July 2015 build). They had to contact BMW AG and get the coolant pump with the original part no. shipped in. Part came in about 1 pm yesterday afternoon and picked up my car later in the evening. __________________ 2016 BMW 340i 688 \| LCL5 \| 4FT \| ZMT \| ZTP \| ZDA \| ZLP \| 494 Formula One Pinnacle 30 Tint \| Brushed Aluminum Pedals
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