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    323i

    Hello I have a 2000 323i. As I drive the car sometimes when I’m going down a hill I set the car in neutral since it’s a 5 speed manual, but the problem is that the oil,battery,abs and Check engine turn on and then the car shuts off. After a short while I turn it back on and then if feels like it looses power. What can I do to fix this?


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    In a manual car as a general practice it's better to go down hills in gear. It makes the car easier to control and uses less fuel.

    But aside from that, sounds like you have a problem with the idle. Any other complaints, like does it stall at traffic lights or any warning lights on the dash? Does it normally idle nicely?

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    Yes it has shut off at stop lights as well and it idle very smooth even after it shuts off, I was thinking about changing the crank and can shafts postition sensors but I not sure if that will help.

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    The first step in diagnosing a problem is to scan the engine computer (DME) for codes. You likely have vacuum leaks. Find a reputable indie shop that specializes in bimmers at www.bimrs.org and have the shop smoke test the intake.

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    I will try this thanks @MarcoZandrini

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    You’re welcome.

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