Bmw - 540 :: Shut Off While Going 30 Mph / Radio Stayed On
Aug 12, 2014
1994 BMW 540.... My car stopped suddenly while I was driving 30 mph. The radio stayed on. I pulled over. I tried to start the engine a couple times and finally it started. I drove for another few minutes and then parked and idled the car. After idling the car for about 5 minutes it turned off, and the radio stayed on. I tried starting it again for 5-10 minutes but was unable to. I got it towed and brought to a mechanic. The mechanic wasn't able to start it either, so he sprayed some starter fluid on the engine and it was able to start. He drove it around and idled it and was unable to recognize what the problem was. He didn't expect it to stay running with just the started fluid, but it did. He has no clue what happened and is not able to replicate it. There were no engine codes. I'm afraid to drive the car in case it stops again. Wat is going on? Is it safe to drive? I don't want to be driving 60 mph and have this happen again.
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I am having a problem with my 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
Issue:
* Whenever i open my car door my radio sometimes does not shut off!
Info:
*After market radio installed with wiring Harness kit!
*Also all of my other power fuctions do cut off only radio continues to play
This is Killing my Battery!
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