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2002 BMW X5 Engine Cuts whilst Idle

Tiny
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  • 2002 BMW X5
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 56,500 MILES
When my car is sitting in traffic for a sustained period, the engine performs very roughly, and then cuts out. The car starts up again without a problem, and when I'm driving normally, or even at speed the engine performs fine.

Any ideas?
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 4:02 AM

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Tiny
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Is the check engine light on? What does the dealer say regarding this issue?
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 11:05 AM
Tiny
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Im haveing exactly the same troubel with my one, I have replaced the air flow and had the throtel body cleaned out but the idel speed is still low, im at a dead loss as to what it could be other than wiring. Any info I get on what it could be I shall let you know.
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Monday, December 1st, 2008 AT 1:19 PM

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