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R53 Stalling upon first start up

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Old 09-19-2017, 11:06 AM
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R53 Stalling upon first start up

03 mini cooper s 85k
This disease came back again.. i don't know what exactly the problem is..
Am i only one who suffer this?
Fuel filter replaced few month ago.
Is it because of fuel pump..?
I live in Socal and it was only under 70 degree in the morning.

 
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Old 09-19-2017, 09:06 PM
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I don't know if this is a 'solution', but try this:
Turn the ignition just on & wait a moment - you'll hear the fuel pump prime the system.
Start the car.
Does it stay running OK?
 
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Old 09-19-2017, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MVPeters
I don't know if this is a 'solution', but try this:
Turn the ignition just on & wait a moment - you'll hear the fuel pump prime the system.
Start the car.
Does it stay running OK?
i do that every time on first start as you can see on video.
 
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Old 09-20-2017, 07:20 AM
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My '03 S has done this off and on for years. At times it will go for many months without the first start issue. I wonder if it has anything to do with gas formulation summer/winter. One thing I have noticed is that a start up the morning following a drive at interstate speeds usually has no issues. I'd be interested in others' experiences.
 
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Old 09-21-2017, 07:04 AM
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There is a DME update available that should fix this issue, you need to either find a local Euro shop who can update the DME or you are going to pay the dealer an arm and a leg to do so.
 
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