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Old Nov 4, 2022 | 02:53 PM
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Am in process of flushing coolant with cap off as recommended by several here. Question is anyone know why car would shut down approx 20 min after starting (I am out of car with keys on me)
Also do I put cap back on after after car is off till next flush?

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Old Nov 4, 2022 | 06:42 PM
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Not sure why that is happening - I have left my car idling for close to an hour while installing a Nav update and it never shut off. Did you notice any warning messages on the dash - like overheat condition, etc.?
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no was at normal idling temp, someone else on another thread said car will shut down if driver and fob is out of car?
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Did you remote start your car? It is supposed to automatically shut down after 15 (not 20) minutes from what I've read.
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I think it's a bit shorter than 15. Seemed like it on my buddy's 8AT at least.
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its a 7 speed, no remote start
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