P1346high severityPowertrain
Misfire Cylinder 2 With Fuel Cut-Off
on 2004 BMW 325i 2.5L I6 M54 · RWD
What this code means
The DME detected a severe misfire on Cylinder 2 that triggered fuel injector shut-off. The catalytic converter protection system has deactivated the fuel injector for Cylinder 2 to prevent catalyst overheating.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light flashing
- Rough running
- Loss of power
- Engine vibration
Common causes
- Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 2
- Worn spark plug Cylinder 2
- Faulty fuel injector Cylinder 2
- Low compression Cylinder 2
- Intake valve carbon buildup
Diagnostic steps
- Check misfire counters per cylinder
- Swap ignition coil from Cylinder 2 to another
- Inspect and replace spark plug Cylinder 2
- Test fuel injector operation
- Compression test Cylinder 2
Repair notes
Replace faulty ignition coil or spark plug on Cylinder 2.
Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle
P0001
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
P0002
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0003
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
P0004
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
P0010
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P0011
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
P0012
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P0013
Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P0014
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
P0015
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1