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P1346

Misfire Cylinder 2 With Fuel Cut-Off

1997-2000 BMW 528i E39 2.8L I6 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

High SeverityPowertrain

Description

The DME detected a severe misfire on Cylinder 2 that triggered fuel injector shut-off. The catalytic converter protection system has deactivated the fuel injector for Cylinder 2 to prevent catalyst overheating.

Symptoms

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

Common Causes

  • Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 2
  • Worn spark plug Cylinder 2
  • Faulty fuel injector Cylinder 2
  • Low compression Cylinder 2
  • Intake valve carbon buildup

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Check misfire counters per cylinder
  2. Swap ignition coil from Cylinder 2 to another
  3. Inspect and replace spark plug Cylinder 2
  4. Test fuel injector operation
  5. Compression test Cylinder 2

Repair Notes

Replace faulty ignition coil or spark plug on Cylinder 2.

Related Codes

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Common Questions

What does code P1346 mean on a 1997-2000 BMW 528i E39?

P1346 stands for "Misfire Cylinder 2 With Fuel Cut-Off". The DME detected a severe misfire on Cylinder 2 that triggered fuel injector shut-off. The catalytic converter protection system has deactivated the fuel injector for Cylinder 2 to prevent catalyst overheating.

What are the symptoms of P1346 on a BMW 528i E39?

Common symptoms of P1346 include: Check Engine Light flashing, Rough running, Loss of power, Engine vibration.

What causes P1346 on a 1997-2000 BMW 528i E39?

Common causes of P1346 include: Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 2, Worn spark plug Cylinder 2, Faulty fuel injector Cylinder 2, Low compression Cylinder 2, Intake valve carbon buildup.

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