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1997 BMW 318TI E36

1.9L I4 M44RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor593Torque3471Fluid7DTC642Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P2308high severityPowertrain

Ignition Coil H Secondary Circuit

on 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · RWD

What this code means

Fault in ignition coil H secondary circuit (cylinder 8 on V8).

Symptoms

  • Cylinder 8 misfire
  • Check engine light

Common causes

  • Failed coil
  • Worn spark plug

Diagnostic steps

  1. Coil swap test
  2. Check plug condition

Repair notes

Replace coil and plug as needed.

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