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P1349

Misfire Cylinder 5 With Fuel Cut-Off

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

High SeverityPowertrain

Description

The DME detected a severe misfire on Cylinder 5 and has activated fuel cut-off for catalyst protection. This code appears on inline-6 and V8 BMW engines.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light flashing
  • Rough running
  • Loss of power
  • Vibration

Common Causes

  • Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 5
  • Worn spark plug Cylinder 5
  • Injector failure
  • Low compression Cylinder 5
  • VANOS issue affecting cylinder 5 timing

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Read misfire counters
  2. Swap coil from Cylinder 5
  3. Inspect spark plug
  4. Test injector
  5. Compression and leak-down test

Repair Notes

Replace faulty ignition coil or spark plug on Cylinder 5.

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Other Powertrain Codes

P1349 on Other Vehicles

Common Questions

What does code P1349 mean on a 1992-1996 BMW 318is E36?

P1349 stands for "Misfire Cylinder 5 With Fuel Cut-Off". The DME detected a severe misfire on Cylinder 5 and has activated fuel cut-off for catalyst protection. This code appears on inline-6 and V8 BMW engines.

What are the symptoms of P1349 on a BMW 318is E36?

Common symptoms of P1349 include: Check Engine Light flashing, Rough running, Loss of power, Vibration.

What causes P1349 on a 1992-1996 BMW 318is E36?

Common causes of P1349 include: Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 5, Worn spark plug Cylinder 5, Injector failure, Low compression Cylinder 5, VANOS issue affecting cylinder 5 timing.

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