Sudden Loss of Power (X Shut Off Completely)

[J.D.]

Hello Everyone,

This will be my 1st post on X5 World. I've continued to use this website as a source of vital information to keep my X running, I thank you all for that. I am currently driving a 2002 X5 3.0i w/ sport, premium packages. Last night when I was about to park my X I experienced a sudden loss of power whereby the engine died. I was at a stop, started up and made a somewhat sharp left turn when in the middle of the turn the engine just died along with everything else. The engine light appeared etc. There was no problem turning the X back on, and no engine light reappreared. I took it out for a test drive for 5 min, no problems. I've done some digging on this board, whereby some have stated this same problem has occured w/ their X but never posted a remedy or what the problem was diagnosed as. I saw numerous guesses such as the vacuum gasket leaking air, fuel filter, oxygen sensor, etc. but no solution (at least that I could find). I have checked for codes, none appear. If anyone on this board has experienced this and found the problem please let me know. I have a service appointment early on Monday morning as a backup, but would rather not proceed going to the 'stealer' if this was simply a once in a million computer glitch or something else non vital. Again, I sincerely appreciate all help and certainly find this board very helpful. Thank you.