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      03-11-2018, 04:15 PM   #1
mikec205
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Drives: 2011 328i
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Engine dies after 5 seconds

I replaced the valve cover gasket. On the initial start up it idled fine for about 10 minutes, as soon as tried to increase the rpm the engine started acting up and is sounded like a diesel so it shut the car off. Since then it will start for about 5 seconds and then die. I did get a P052b code and the noise it was making definitely sounds like a timing issue. I followed the procedure for the eccentric shaft actuator, so i don't think that's it.

When I was removing the valve cover, I forgot to disconnect the battery and during removal I accidentally hit the positive battery terminal with my wrench (could I have shorted something? The 40 amp fuse in the fuse panel is ok.)
I've double checked my work and everything's connected properly.
I'm about to take it to a mechanic but if seems like it should be a simple fix.
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