Misfire Cylinder 8 With Fuel Cut-Off
1992-1998 BMW 318i E36 1.8L I4
Description
The DME detected a severe misfire on Cylinder 8 and has activated fuel cut-off. This code is specific to BMW V8 engines (N62, N63, S63, S65). Cylinder 8 misfires on these engines often relate to valve stem seal or VANOS issues.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light flashing
- Rough running
- Significant power loss
- Exhaust smell of unburned fuel
Common Causes
- Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 8
- Worn spark plug Cylinder 8
- Injector failure
- Low compression due to worn valve stem seals
- VANOS unit failure
Diagnostic Steps
- Read misfire counters per cylinder
- Swap coil from Cylinder 8
- Inspect spark plug for oil fouling
- Compression and leak-down test
- Check VANOS operation
Repair Notes
Replace ignition coil or spark plug; check for oil consumption on V8 engines.
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
P1352 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P1352 mean on a 1992-1998 BMW 318i E36?
P1352 stands for "Misfire Cylinder 8 With Fuel Cut-Off". The DME detected a severe misfire on Cylinder 8 and has activated fuel cut-off. This code is specific to BMW V8 engines (N62, N63, S63, S65). Cylinder 8 misfires on these engines often relate to valve stem seal or VANOS issues.
What are the symptoms of P1352 on a BMW 318i E36?
Common symptoms of P1352 include: Check Engine Light flashing, Rough running, Significant power loss, Exhaust smell of unburned fuel.
What causes P1352 on a 1992-1998 BMW 318i E36?
Common causes of P1352 include: Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 8, Worn spark plug Cylinder 8, Injector failure, Low compression due to worn valve stem seals, VANOS unit failure.