High pressure fuel pump extended warranty
I have a 2012 MINI Cooper S that has been experiencing engine misfires. A
local mechanic identified a fault code for a high pressure fuel pump, and
suggested I get it replaced under the extended warranty. MINI said I needed
to change my spark plugs and ignition coils, which was causing the misfires,
which was causing the pump to fault (they acknowledge seeing the first fault
code). Original mechanic says the pump is responsible for the misfires. A
friend of mine, who works on cars as a hobby, also agrees that the spark
plugs and ignition coils shouldn't affect the pump. MINI says they will only
replace the pump if they can get an active fault code in their hands. They
want me to replace the spark plugs and ignition coils first, then see if the
pump is still faulting, and if they can't get it to fault in their hands, they can't
replace it. My point is, if the pump has faulted, I would like it replaced before
the extended warranty runs out to be safe. Who's right??
