P1350high severityPowertrain
Misfire Cylinder 6 With Fuel Cut-Off
on 2000 BMW 540iT E39 4.4L V8 · RWD
What this code means
The DME detected a severe misfire on Cylinder 6 with fuel injector cut-off activated. On BMW inline-6 engines, Cylinder 6 is the rearmost cylinder and most susceptible to heat soak issues.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light flashing
- Rough running
- Loss of power
- Uneven idle
Common causes
- Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 6
- Worn spark plug Cylinder 6
- Fuel injector failure
- Low compression
- Valve carbon buildup on direct injection engines
Diagnostic steps
- Check misfire counters
- Swap coil from Cylinder 6
- Inspect spark plug condition
- Test injector
- Perform compression test
Repair notes
Replace faulty ignition coil or spark plug on Cylinder 6.
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