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2004 BMW X5
115,000 MILES • 4.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ADRIAN YOUNGS
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the car starts first time when cold but after it has heated up and you try to start it turns over loads of times before firing into life. I was told it could be the fuel filter, but I have fitted a new one and it is no better. can you help please?
Aug 11, 2017 at 4:14 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you have an engine coolant temperature sensor that has gone out but we should read the codes to see what comes up before we jump to anything.

Here is a guide to help us get started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run this test and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 14, 2017 at 3:17 AM
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