Passing Phase
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I got one too booked in at BVM two weeks time.
Fuel Pump Controller saga - GOOD NEWS!
- Thread starter Tim Cullis
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Yep. Me too.
Got letter today.
Got letter today.
i wonder what the situation is for owners of 06 registered, year 07 build bikes with 07/08 pumps fitted? 
early indications are: no letter
early indications are: no letter
rob mac
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Mine,1200GSA Nov 07, being replaced by BVM Stroud whilst in for service without asking, told me today when I dropped it off it was a recall.
Phil E
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Well I got my new FPC fitted today and BMW would not contribute a penny. The guy at service reception contacted them hoping they would offer some goodwill but no not a penny, nada.
I have the old unit and will contact BMW customer services to see if they may change their mind and at least contribute something.
I won't hold my breath.
I have the old unit and will contact BMW customer services to see if they may change their mind and at least contribute something.
I won't hold my breath.
Deleted Member I
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No letter here but then mine has been ok so far.
Just phoned my original dealer in Spain who confirmed my bike was on the list and told me to take it to any european BMW dealer for a free replacement , 
So thats a result .
So thats a result .
Fanum
Toubab
Well I got my new FPC fitted today and BMW would not contribute a penny. The guy at service reception contacted them hoping they would offer some goodwill but no not a penny, nada.
I have the old unit and will contact BMW customer services to see if they may change their mind and at least contribute something.
I won't hold my breath.
Why would they Phil?
The bike's out of warranty.
It hasn't failed, nor is your FPC on the list to be replaced
You chose to replace it yourself.
Sorry, but I can't see that it's unfair if they don't contribute to its replacement
Dahoum
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Well I got my new FPC fitted today and BMW would not contribute a penny. The guy at service reception contacted them hoping they would offer some goodwill but no not a penny, nada.
I have the old unit and will contact BMW customer services to see if they may change their mind and at least contribute something.
I won't hold my breath.
You got it fitted? Please dont tell me you paid someone to replace it
Phil E
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Why would they Phil?
The bike's out of warranty.
It hasn't failed, nor is your FPC on the list to be replaced
You chose to replace it yourself.
Sorry, but I can't see that it's unfair if they don't contribute to its replacement
Sorry, maybe I haven't explained it properly. I checked it and the unit was seriously corroded, I am surprised it was still working the state it was in. It would have been a bit stupid to continue using something until it failed when it was obviously knackered.
Yes it is out of warranty but the whole point is that this is an obvious design fault, the unit sits in water which is why it corrodes.
I was under the impression that BMW although not admitting outright that it is a fault, they are recalling bikes with units that are still working. Now why would they do that?
Just because the bike is out of warranty does not mean that they do not have obligations for faulty goods and bad design.
But thanks anyway for your sympathy.
Phil E
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You got it fitted? Please dont tell me you paid someone to replace it
Yes I paid someone to fit it and was happy to do so. I think my above post explains my point of view.
You know what they say about sarcasm.
Had my letter today
Nice that they've finally been grown up enough to address this issue
, but it's what I'd call a 'Gordon Brown' letter.
Couldn't possibly admit to this or any other problem, let alone acknowledge that the customer might be right. Needs to be read to be believed!!
Nice that they've finally been grown up enough to address this issue
, but it's what I'd call a 'Gordon Brown' letter. Couldn't possibly admit to this or any other problem, let alone acknowledge that the customer might be right. Needs to be read to be believed!!
FPC Recall
Bike in for 6k service on Friday. Dealer checked and stated No Recall as my part number is the latest. (Mine went at 2k!)
Letter arrived from BumW today requesting that I make an appointment with my dealer to get the FPC replaced...
Interestingly the letter says that the recall only affects 2007 and some early 2008 bikes - but mine was registered in Sept 2008.....
Dealer is 30 miles away.....
OldCroc
Bike in for 6k service on Friday. Dealer checked and stated No Recall as my part number is the latest. (Mine went at 2k!)
Letter arrived from BumW today requesting that I make an appointment with my dealer to get the FPC replaced...
Interestingly the letter says that the recall only affects 2007 and some early 2008 bikes - but mine was registered in Sept 2008.....
Dealer is 30 miles away.....
OldCroc
Me too "The said Letter"
TD
"The said Letter"TD
Me to only Isold the bike to Williams at Manchester in January?
when I bought my 2009 GSA of em? Still BMW no have a update.Big D
dazchallenge
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me too reg in march 08
At last ! but its way too late for many of us!
reg in march 08 At last ! but its way too late for many of us!
Wingit
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I had the pump relay replaced on my O8 GS after it failed when it was only 2 or 3 months old. I've got a late 08 GSA now. I THINK it's got the new module fitted. I am led to believe that the new modules are black, the old ones grey. Can anyone confirm this?
Think I'll drop Williams a line just to make sure I've got the non-leaky one.
Think I'll drop Williams a line just to make sure I've got the non-leaky one.
My Mar 07 R1200GS is booked in for FPC replacement and software update this Friday. That's a bit of a relief as bike is out of warranty and I have not taken out an extended warranty. Antenna ring was replaced FOC last year so hopefully that should be the main problems solved
Postal strike in London. So bugger all chance of a letter
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