My car died on me
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I drive a 2005 530i. Last week, while driving on the freeway, my car just died. I was going about 60mph and luckily there was no one behind me. After manuvering to the side, I tried to start the car but nothing happen. A kind motorist jump started my car and off I went to my mechanic. He tested the battery and alternator charge rate. Everything was fine but I insisted on changing a new battery and he did it. Two days later, the same thing happened. This time he took out the new battey and put in the old one and the car started just fine. Anybody have the same experience? Went to the service centre and they found nothing wrong. 
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Originally Posted by cocy00' post='586723' date='May 23 2008, 12:49 AM
I drive a 2005 530i. Last week, while driving on the freeway, my car just died. I was going about 60mph and luckily there was no one behind me. After manuvering to the side, I tried to start the car but nothing happen. A kind motorist jump started my car and off I went to my mechanic. He tested the battery and alternator charge rate. Everything was fine but I insisted on changing a new battery and he did it. Two days later, the same thing happened. This time he took out the new battey and put in the old one and the car started just fine. Anybody have the same experience? Went to the service centre and they found nothing wrong.
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Originally Posted by birdmanbryan' post='586827' date='May 23 2008, 04:40 AM
Try checking the O2 sensor. That went on me twice in my e46 within a 1 year period. Caused engine to die on me as well.
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Think it could be related to a software glitch?
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Originally Posted by thefleet' post='586874' date='May 23 2008, 07:13 AM
That is very scary. I know that BMW dealers are rubbish when it comes to troubleshooting. I would suggest you open up a case with BMW corporate on this.
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