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Question: why my car stopped the engine when i was driving

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lonelylion28, North Hills, CA, August 08, 2011, 10:13
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It just happened, i was driving my BMW and suddenly the engine started shaking, all the lights on the dashboard came on, and the engine stopped. Now if i start the engine it does the same.I hope you can answer my question and thanks.

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    Sun Valley Imports Inc. August 09, 2011, 14:08
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    Sounds like you lost your fuel pressure or fuel pump!!

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    Frankieq August 13, 2011, 22:49
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    Could be a serious problem, first I'd check the oil levels and the condition of the oil, if I recall lack of oil flow through the engine for lubrication will cause the engine to shut down to protect itself from further damage, I believe their are sensors put inplace for this protection.

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