starting the car problem

2005 BMW X5
50,000 MILES
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ROBERTSONG
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I have a problem to start the engine sometimes especially if i drive the car without stop for 30minutes and once i stop the engine and want to start need to start the engine at least more then 5 times then the engine can only start. It seem like the car no petrol or fuel pump problem but i have change the fuel pump still having the same problem. Once i start the engine the RPM no stable and i press the petrol pedal and engine died and sometimes feel like start the engine the starter running only and engine not running.It need to start many times then only can start the engine.What the problem ? Please advise.Thankyou
Apr 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Look at the air boot from the air mas sensor to the throttle body/idle control valve, it is likely torn and will require replacement
Apr 25, 2013 at 8:31 PM
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ROBERTSONG
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Thank you your advise. can you attach the photo for me the location where air mass sensor to the throttle body/ idle control valve. Thank you
Apr 25, 2013 at 8:38 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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I will try
Apr 27, 2013 at 7:34 PM