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by ado0202
Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:41 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMW X3 E83 2.0d M47 Starts and Dies On 1st Attempt
Replies: 0
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BMW X3 E83 2.0d M47 Starts and Dies On 1st Attempt

Hi, I have a BMW X3 E83 M47 2.0D - the car will start 1st time, run for few seconds and die. This only happens when the car has been standing for at least 8 hours. The second start is fine and the problem will not repeat for the rest of the day. The problem seems to go away during warmer months of t...
by ado0202
Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:33 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: X3 2.0d 2006 starting issues & slight flat spot at low revs
Replies: 9
Views: 9968

X3 2.0d 2006 starting issues & slight flat spot at low revs

I also get the the exact same starting issue (although I find if I leave the ignition on for about 10s prior to starting it stays started first time).. Can you confirm if when your ignition is turned on, is your fuel pump constantly on or does it just prime for a few seconds? Mine stays on constant...