P0305
Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
2001-2003 BMW 525iT E39 2.5L I6 🇨🇦
High SeverityPowertrain
Description
Misfire detected in cylinder 5.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Rough idle
- Loss of power
Common Causes
- Worn spark plug #5
- Faulty ignition coil #5
- Faulty injector #5
- Low compression cyl 5
Diagnostic Steps
- Swap coil #5
- Inspect plug #5
- Test injector #5
- Check compression
Repair Notes
Swap coil to diagnose.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0012Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0013Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0014Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0015Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P0305 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P0305 mean on a 2001-2003 BMW 525iT E39?
P0305 stands for "Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected". Misfire detected in cylinder 5.
What are the symptoms of P0305 on a BMW 525iT E39?
Common symptoms of P0305 include: Check Engine Light, Rough idle, Loss of power.
What causes P0305 on a 2001-2003 BMW 525iT E39?
Common causes of P0305 include: Worn spark plug #5, Faulty ignition coil #5, Faulty injector #5, Low compression cyl 5.