Car will try to start turns over then shuts off

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Asked by seetheworld Apr 13, 2014 at 07:24 PM about the 2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It tries to turn over but can't. It sounds like it is about to start but can't. Sounds like its
choking if that makes sence

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BoholMark answered 10 years ago

Have you checked the anti theft system? From what you describe, it could be the problem. First, try the other key to see if dose the trick.

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It tries to turn over but can't. It sounds like it is about to start but can't. Sounds like its choking if that makes sence

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