2002 BMW 320i (E46) — Repair Solution

2.2L M54B22 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Misfire / Misfire Codes · Engine

BMW 320i (E46) Misfire / Misfire Codes Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: 320i (E46)
Year: 2002
Engine: 2.2L M54B22 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Misfire / Misfire Codes

Customer Complaint

This report was from Atiq Khan.

This 320i E46 (with a M54 engine) was misfiring when cold on first start up.


Problem Summary

A serial data check was conducted to see if any fault codes were present.

One fault code – Cylinder misfire #2 P1345 – appeared.

I cleared the fault and started the vehicle to see if it would reoccur. It did.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeBMWE402130
Vehicle2002 BMW 320i (E46)
Engine2.2L M54B22 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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