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96 540i 4.4 dying randomly

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cars a 96 540i with the 4.4 V8

On really hot days it drives perfectly then dies randomy. twice coming to a stop, once driving at low revs, no spluttering, just quietly dies, I think it may be a loose wire/plug/sensor due to it only happening when it gets really warm weather wise.. the wires get a chance to move more.. where would I look to check?

Any other ideas or common issues to do with it?

Idle sits on the idle line on the tach, looks to be 500ish RPM, would raising it temporarily help stop this at all.. just xmas is a hard enough time of the year without paying for the car to be fixed lol

It will be going in for a scan due to it having a mechanical warranty, meaning im not able to mess around with it myself, so please dont tell me to scan it.. ill be doing it soon lol

Thanks

Andrew

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Sorry....SCAN IT first :P

I can do it free tomorrow for you if you like :D

Edited by *Glenn*

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Sorry....SCAN IT first :P

I can do it free tomorrow for you if you like :D

now there is an offer in keeping withthe season and the spirit of this forum!

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yeah in CHCH :(

But thanks heaps for the offer Glenn! even though I can't take you up on it I do appreciate the thought

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I wonder if Sam (sammcj) would give it a scan for you. At least you'll then know what you need to save for. He's in CHCH

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