1999 BMW 328i (E36) — Repair Solution

2.8L M52B28 6cyl 24v DOHC MPFI Petrol · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

BMW 328i (E36) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: 328i (E36)
Year: 1999
Engine: 2.8L M52B28 6cyl 24v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

The engine would fire up then stall.

Cycling the key got the same results. Would not keep running.

Problem Summary

328i. The vehicle had been sitting without being started for 6 months

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Quick Facts

CodeBMWE399120
Vehicle1999 BMW 328i (E36)
Engine2.8L M52B28 6cyl 24v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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