P1351high severityPowertrain
Misfire Cylinder 7 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 7 and has shut off its fuel injector to protect the catalytic converter. This code appears on BMW V8 and V12 engines only.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light flashing
- Rough running
- Significant power loss
- Engine vibration
Common causes
- Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 7
- Worn spark plug Cylinder 7
- Injector failure
- Low compression Cylinder 7
- Timing chain stretch affecting Bank 2
Diagnostic steps
- Read misfire counters
- Swap coil from Cylinder 7
- Inspect spark plug
- Test injector flow
- Compression test Cylinder 7
Repair notes
Replace faulty ignition coil or spark plug on Cylinder 7.
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