Hello Scotty, Beam me up!
I have a '93 BMW 740i M60 engine 186,000 miles. It randomly shuts off the engine when I am driving. No codes. One owner. I put the spare down on the rear and it is not the same brand tire or size as the other 3.
It seems to happen when I am under power (cruising) and then let off the throttle to coast. After it cools off for 45 minutes it restarts easily and runs. Sometimes for 2 hours sometimes for days. I took an 800 mile trip and had no problems on the highway or the destination city Albuquerque. But back in El Paso I start to have these issues. Engine idles smooth, accelerates with good power and doesn't smoke. Water temp is normal, never overheats, but aux fan is not running. I use name brand premium gas only. Oil is changed regularly.
I changed the mass air flow sensor, idle control valve, cam position sensor, crankshaft sensor, fuel pump, fuel filters, intake air temperature sensor, throttle position sensor. I wonder if the automatic trans speed sensor and wheel speed sensors need replacing. Also I heard that the water temp sensors could be the reason the aux fan is not running.
I am at my wits end. Maybe the ECU is getting hot. Need an experts advice.
Thank you so much for your suggestions and your youtube channels, they're great!
Bob Beemmer
Check the EVAP control valve solenoid.