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Car will not idle

Tiny
PGGLASS
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  • 2001 BMW Z3
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,123 MILES
Hi.

On reaching normal temperature, engine cuts out. Starts very easily, but will not idle. Any answers please?

My car listed above is incorrect. It is a 2001 BMW X5.
Friday, November 13th, 2009 AT 11:29 PM

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Tiny
DOCHAGERTY
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Has a scan of the engine control system been performed?
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009 AT 9:54 AM
Tiny
MATT DEVINE2
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Oh my goodness, I am having the same issue! Did you ever fix the problem? I know you posted this almost ten years ago but this is important!
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Sunday, July 1st, 2018 AT 8:49 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

I am not sure of any of you vehicle information or if your check engine light is on. However, it sounds like an Idle Air Control Valve issue. I have attached a tutorial for you to have an idea.
Danny-
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac
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Monday, July 2nd, 2018 AT 1:57 AM

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