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1997 BMW 328IS E36

2.8L I6 M52RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor499Torque2469Fluid7DTC642Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P2302high severityPowertrain

Ignition Coil B Secondary Circuit

on 1997 BMW 328is E36 2.8L I6 M52 · RWD

What this code means

Fault in ignition coil B secondary circuit (typically cylinder 2).

Symptoms

  • Cylinder 2 misfire
  • Check engine light
  • Rough idle

Common causes

  • Failed coil
  • Bad spark plug
  • Carbon tracking on boot

Diagnostic steps

  1. Swap coil to test
  2. Replace spark plug
  3. Inspect boot

Repair notes

Replace coil and/or spark plug.

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