2002 BMW X5 Engine Cuts whilst Idle

2002 BMW X5
56,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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EJAY
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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?
Nov 19, 2008 at 4:02 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Is the check engine light on? What does the dealer say regarding this issue?
Nov 19, 2008 at 11:05 AM
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LUNN1984
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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.
Dec 1, 2008 at 1:19 PM
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