P0308
Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected
1992-1998 BMW 325i E36 2.5L I6 M50
High SeverityPowertrainGeneric (SAE)
Description
Misfire detected in cylinder 8.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Rough idle
- Loss of power
Common Causes
- Worn spark plug #8
- Faulty ignition coil #8
- Faulty injector #8
- Low compression
Diagnostic Steps
- Swap coil #8
- Inspect plug #8
- Test injector #8
- 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
P0308 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P0308 mean on a 1992-1998 BMW 325i E36?
P0308 stands for "Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected". Misfire detected in cylinder 8.
What are the symptoms of P0308 on a BMW 325i E36?
Common symptoms of P0308 include: Check Engine Light, Rough idle, Loss of power.
What causes P0308 on a 1992-1998 BMW 325i E36?
Common causes of P0308 include: Worn spark plug #8, Faulty ignition coil #8, Faulty injector #8, Low compression.