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1999 BMW 540IT E39

4.4L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor595Torque2626Fluid7DTC649Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P2308high severityPowertrain

Ignition Coil H Secondary Circuit

on 1999 BMW 540iT E39 4.4L V8 · 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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