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P0302

Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

1992-1996 BMW 318is E36 1.8L I4 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

High SeverityPowertrain

Description

Misfire detected in cylinder 2.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough idle
  • Vibration
  • Loss of power

Common Causes

  • Worn spark plug #2
  • Faulty ignition coil #2
  • Faulty injector #2
  • Low compression cyl 2
  • Vacuum leak near cyl 2

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Swap coil #2 with another cylinder
  2. Inspect spark plug #2
  3. Test injector #2
  4. Check compression

Repair Notes

Swap coil to diagnose. Check plug, injector, compression.

Related Codes

P0202Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 2P0300Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

Other Powertrain Codes

P0302 on Other Vehicles

Common Questions

What does code P0302 mean on a 1992-1996 BMW 318is E36?

P0302 stands for "Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected". Misfire detected in cylinder 2.

What are the symptoms of P0302 on a BMW 318is E36?

Common symptoms of P0302 include: Check Engine Light, Rough idle, Vibration, Loss of power.

What causes P0302 on a 1992-1996 BMW 318is E36?

Common causes of P0302 include: Worn spark plug #2, Faulty ignition coil #2, Faulty injector #2, Low compression cyl 2, Vacuum leak near cyl 2.

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