P3650high severityPowertrain
GDI High-Pressure Fuel Pump Performance
on 2007 Mini Cooper 1.6L I4 · FWD
What this code means
The gasoline direct injection (GDI) high-pressure fuel pump is not maintaining the commanded fuel rail pressure. GDI systems operate at 200-3000+ PSI.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Long crank time
- Rough idle
- Reduced power
- Engine stalling
- Fuel smell from engine bay
Common causes
- Worn fuel pump cam follower
- Internal pump wear
- Low feed pressure from tank pump
- Fuel pump driver module fault
- Contaminated fuel
Diagnostic steps
- Monitor fuel rail pressure vs commanded
- Check low-pressure feed pump output
- Inspect cam follower for wear
- Test fuel pump driver module
- Check fuel quality
Repair notes
Replace high-pressure fuel pump and cam follower together. Always replace the follower to prevent repeat failure. Check camshaft lobe for wear.
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