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1996 BMW 318IS E36

1.8L I4RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor593Torque5160Fluid7DTC642Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P2306high severityPowertrain

Ignition Coil F Secondary Circuit

on 1996 BMW 318is E36 1.8L I4 · RWD

What this code means

Fault in ignition coil F secondary circuit (typically cylinder 6).

Symptoms

  • Cylinder 6 misfire
  • Check engine light

Common causes

  • Failed coil
  • Worn spark plug
  • Plug wire resistance high

Diagnostic steps

  1. Coil swap test
  2. Check plug
  3. Measure secondary resistance

Repair notes

Replace coil and plug.

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