BMW 330CI stalling problems

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · FL

Ignition system: vehicle will completely stalled while in motion at low and high velocity speed. Had to completely turn the ignition to off position to be able to restart. I have been keeping track on how often this happens. So far 11 times since ownership.

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 330ci. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition air lock needed to be removed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 27, 2012 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 330ci. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The contact had to coast the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The similar failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 21, 2007 · Fuel system · 2,600 miles · MD

I was driving on an expressway approx. 55 MPH when the car stalled. Turned off ignition and restarted car. I could only drive 30 MPH and took the car to the dealer. The car has only 26,000 miles. I was told the wiring harness and throttle body had to be replaced at a cost of $ 1700.00 but the warranty was up last year. There was tsb issued in 2003. Why weren't the owners told about this?

Filed Aug 25, 2005 · Engine · FL

2004 bmw 330ci upon start up the engine over revs and sometimes stalls.***no answer required***.*mr this malfunction has also occured while driving in traffic.

Filed May 8, 2004 · Engine · 5,000 miles · TX

While stopped, engine speed would drop near or below idle. Happened after cold engine start or while warm after driving (both no-traffic and high-traffic). Twice the car actually stalled (in garage and at traffic light). Rough idle can be felt in pedals and (6-speed manual) shifter. See also odi ids 10064475,10062056,10064439.

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Engine · 5,500 miles · TX

2004 bmw 330ci 6 speed manual - 3.0l inline 6 cyl. Intermittent problem - idle becomes erratic and car stalls. This has happened approx 6-8 times over 8 months/5000 miles. Normally happens on warm days and at a stop light/stop sign. It once happened in the middle of a turn which caused me to lose power steering. Dealer has seen the car 3+ times and updated idle control valve, and engine software but problem persists. It is very intermittent and doesn't throw any computer fault codes.

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Electrical · TN

Car stalled several times at red lights. Rpm dropped with no warning. Also experience rough idling when at complete stop.

Filed Apr 11, 2004 · Engine · 3,010 miles · TX

Bmw 330i exhibits frequent erratic idle when stopped, as well as engine stalling. Erratic idle is in the form of engine speed drops below 400-500 RPM. Stalling sometimes occurs as a result of these idle speed drops. This is a common issue among recent 330 model bmw's, and apparently there is no known solution at this time.

Filed Apr 3, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 50 miles · PA

The car (2004 330i zhp) often shudders at start up with an erratic idle and continues to do so even when warm. There are no computer fault codes and no check engine light. It feels as if it is ready to stall at any given time with severe idle fluctuations of 100-200 RPM's during stops. Problem is widespread across dozens of zhp (performance package) owners as well as many 2003 and 2004 3 series car owners, particularly those with manual transmissions.