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    Default Help needed!

    I have a 525i Auto, 1994. Just last week the engine cuts out for no reason and trans program comes up. After waiting at least 10mins the engine starts OK. Now everything runs well when it is running. This has happenned quite a few times now- usually in the middle of a junction!
    The auto box does not appear to be the problem and if it was why should the engine cut out.
    Any ideas guys?

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    Probably a bad crank position sensor... that get too hot and kills your engine. If you pour cold water on it, you should be able to start your car up immediately.

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    my guess is the DME is beginning to fail. 10 minutes it resets or something.
    1995 540iA M-Sport - 76k miles. 1 of 1 auto AW3 cars.
    1995 540i/6 - Misc Parts donor for above.

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    Default Engine cutting out

    Quote Originally Posted by Tiger
    Probably a bad crank position sensor... that get too hot and kills your engine. If you pour cold water on it, you should be able to start your car up immediately.
    Thanks for the quick reply. I'll start with the sensor. Is it easily accessable?

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    yes... right by your main crank pully... where belts are...

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