2001 BMW 318 Repair Question
Topics covered: Sensor, Spark, Spark plugs.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on June 9, 2010
2001 BMW 318 misfires
Engine Performance problem
2001 BMW 318 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 115000 miles
hi there,
my car keeps misfiring and i cant seem ti find the problem, i have tried changing the spark plugs and there is no change. could you please help me
2001 BMW 318 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 115000 miles
hi there,
my car keeps misfiring and i cant seem ti find the problem, i have tried changing the spark plugs and there is no change. could you please help me
Answer
Replied on June 9, 2010
Inspect and test all the following listed below:
Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.
Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Replied on June 9, 2010
The coils are possibly in need of replacement, there is a recall from BMW on some of them.