2003 BMW 525i idle and runs rough

2003 BMW 525I
165,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CRYPTICPB
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When the car reaches normal operating temperature it isles and runs rough. It does not do this until the normal operating temperature is reached. What would cause this?
May 14, 2015 at 4:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Also, have you checked for vacuum leaks?
May 14, 2015 at 6:12 AM
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CRYPTICPB
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The check engine light is on but I cannot detect any vacuum leaks. I did recently change the oil fill cap.
May 14, 2015 at 6:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have the computer scanned to determine trouble codes. Since the check engine light is on, there will be codes present.
May 14, 2015 at 6:31 AM
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