BMW X5 STARTS & SHUTS OFF SHAKES WHY

Asked by senia_gomez Dec 20, 2016 at 09:51 AM about the 2005 BMW X5

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

BMW X5 STARTS & THEN SHUTS OFF OR SHAKES LIKE ITS DYING OUT
UNTIL IT SHUTS OFF, THERE IS A WEIRD SMELL & ALL THE LIGHTS ON
THE DASH & SCREEN GO IN & OUT WHILE THE CAR SHAKES. WHEN IT
COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF & I TRY TO TURN IT ON IT CLICKS. I HAVE TO
WAIT 20 MIN BEFORE I CAN START IT AGAIN FOR IT TO DO IT ALL OVER.

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Paul answered 7 years ago

Is it cold where you live? then there may be air leaks in the intake, check for any cracks or loose hoses on the intake.

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