Yay! New problem, Fuel pump control

[Phillipdaddy]

I was loving my car again, picked up the kiddies, then it ran like a bag of shit. Really ruff, like misfiring, but the plugs and coils are new in the summer. Took out the trusty code reader and it said fuel pump control. Is it a quick easy replacement or does it require programing, and for me to hang up my noose I was saving for Christmas.

[bmwdirtracer]

If indeed the problem is the fuel pump control module, it lives behind the rear seatback, If you replace it, it will need to be programmed / coded with ISTA.

I'd have to recommend that you have the car diagnosed with ISTA, to make sure that your code is an accurate representation of what you need to do to fix this. I'd personally want to run an ISTA test plan, and see the screen tell me "replace fuel pump control unit".

Here are the directions, but without pictures:

2008 BMW 323i Sedan (E90) (CANADA)
L6-2.5L (N52)
16 14 500 Removing and Installing/Replacing Control Unit for Electric Fuel Pump

Vehicle
Powertrain Management
Fuel Delivery and Air Induction
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump Control Unit
Service and Repair
Removal and Replacement
16 14 500 Removing and Installing/Replacing Control Unit for Electric Fuel Pump

16 14 500 Removing and Installing/Replacing Control Unit for Electric Fuel Pump
16 14 500 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Control Unit For Electric Fuel Pump



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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection). See: Vehicle > Vehicle Damage Warnings > 61 35 ... Notes on ESD Protection (Electro Static Discharge)



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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- E81, E82, E87, E91, E92 and E84:
Remove backrest side section for right rear seat
- E90:
Remove backrest See: Seats > Removal and Replacement > Removing and Installing/Replacing Backrest



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Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release nuts (2) and remove control unit (3).

Installation:
Tightening torque 16 14 2AZ.



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Replacement:
- Except for M3, carry out programming/coding (M3 is not programming - or coding-relevant) See: Vehicle > Programming and Relearning > Vehicle Programming and Coding

[Phillipdaddy]

Creator C310 C310+ BMW Diagnostic Scanner V6.5 Airbag/ABS/SRS Diagnostic Scan Tool for BMW . That is the scanner I used, and if I buy that ISTA program will I be able to program it myself?