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      06-01-2016, 10:59 AM   #5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbera335
Your in tank electric fuel pump failed. When it did this it sent metal particles up to the high pressure fuel pump and fuel injectors. Destryoing these components as well. As a result you will need the entire fuel system replaced. Tank, lines, pumps, injectors etc. This is a somewhat common problem with BMW N47 and N57 engines as well as Ecodiesel Ram pickups. Hope you are still under warranty as it is a very expensive repair.
The fuel pump starts before the engine ever attempts to start, right? Would not the system lock out the starter motor if the fuel pump had a fault?
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