2004 BMW 318i (E46) — Repair Solution

2.0L N42B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

BMW 318i (E46) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: 318i (E46)
Year: 2004
Engine: 2.0L N42B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 251,610
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

Car stalls after 5 minutes of running.

Problem Summary

The car starts and runs fine but after 5 minutes it stalls and gives a fault code. Doesn't appear to be getting worse however, once the car stalls and throws the code, the vehicle will not start for around 5 minutes.

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Quick Facts

CodeBMWE404120
Vehicle2004 BMW 318i (E46)
Engine2.0L N42B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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