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2002 BMW 540IT E39

4.4L V8 M62 TouringRWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor595Torque2398Fluid7DTC706Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P2308high severityPowertrain

Ignition Coil H Secondary Circuit

on 2002 BMW 540iT E39 4.4L V8 M62 Touring · 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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