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Engine indicator light and rough running in the BMW X3: signs of a control system problem?

Engine shuts off by itself

Loss of engine power

Unsteady engine

Check engine light on

Car won't start

Fault stored

Warning light in the speedometer of the vehicle

Hey guys, I have a question about my BMW X3 (gasoline engine, year of manufacture 2008 with 102483 km mileage). A few problems have cropped up recently: Check engine light stays on, engine shuts itself off or runs rough, sometimes lack of engine power. A few times I was even able to start the car. Then a few warnings still light up in the speedometer and stored errors appear. Could there be a problem with the engine control unit? Have you ever had similar problems and how did your mechanic deal with them? I wasn't exactly happy with my last visit to the garage. Looking forward to your experiences.

(Translated from German)

4 comment(s)


JayBohm

Hey buddy, I can relate to that! I had similar problems with my 2011 BMW X5. The engine light stayed on and it ran pretty rough. It wasn't a simple case, my mechanic suspected a problem with the engine control unit. However, as it is quite a technical issue, he preferred to leave the further diagnosis and repair to the professionals in a specialized workshop. So it was definitely a serious problem. Hope this helps you. All the best, man!

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ReiBeck (Author)

Moin moin, you really seem to have a few problems at the start! I've also had a few problems with my BMW. Do you remember what you had to pay the professionals to repair the engine control unit? And was the problem finally solved afterwards or were there any other advantages or disadvantages? Your experience would be really valuable. Cheers!

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JayBohm

Hey, of course I still remember! I paid €240 for the repairs, especially for fixing the low voltage in the car. But, hey, it was worth it. Since the visit to the mechanic, the car has been running like clockwork again, with no faults in the engine control unit. So, the problem was solved thoroughly. I hope that helps you, buddy. Take care!

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ReiBeck (Author)

Thanks guys, your answers have really helped me. It's at least a little reassuring to know that you didn't have any further problems after the repair and that the costs weren't astronomical. I think I'll take my X3 to a professional garage in the next few days and hope that the problem will be fixed. Thanks again and good luck to you both!

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