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2003 BMW 525IT E39

2.5L I6 M54 TouringRWDAUTOMATICgas
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P0312high severityPowertrain

Cylinder 12 Misfire Detected

on 2003 BMW 525iT E39 2.5L I6 M54 Touring · RWD

What this code means

Misfire detected in cylinder 12.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough idle

Common causes

  • Worn plug #12
  • Faulty coil
  • Faulty injector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Swap coil
  2. Inspect plug
  3. Test injector

Repair notes

Diagnose cylinder 12.

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