Posted on Jan 19, 2010

I have a bmw 318ci 2002 model which keeps intermitently cutting out when it cuts out the battery light cums on andthe redhandbrake light and red traction light go yellowthis can happen evey 2miles 2 days 2weeks it just keeps cutting out i pull over and the car starts up and off i go any ideas what this cud b thanks dave

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Posted on Jan 21, 2010

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Hey, sounds like a vacum leak - common on those engines. when engine is on idle open boonet and lissten out for any whoosing noises near the rear of engine. There is a breather there that can be changed ( black round ) or check the pipes that connect to it coming from rocker cover for damage.