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*** 318is M42 Misfire ***

Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:38 pm
by Tabbi
Hi Guys, i have developed a misfire at low revs but it clears after 2k rpm. Seems to be worse when the car warms up......

I am looking for another ECU as i fitted a Eprom chip i bought off here but it didnt work. The idle was rough and it wouldnt rev.

I refitted the original chip and all was back to normal. Went on a 400 mile journey with no problems but as i pulled out of the services after the last stop it started to misfire at low revs.

Tried disconnecting the battery again but it is still the same.

Any ideas what this could be...?

Re: *** 318is M42 Misfire ***

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:45 pm
by samuraibaz
check all ur vacuum pipes for splits or leaks mate

Re: *** 318is M42 Misfire ***

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:03 pm
by Tabbi
Sprayed carb cleaner on pipes but nothing.....?

Re: *** 318is M42 Misfire ***

Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:55 pm
by mcspike
Probably this guy http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... emp_Sensor

I had a similar problem on my M40. Only when warm and sub 3k rpm iirc.

Re: *** 318is M42 Misfire ***

Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:07 pm
by TPS
Its a sod to get to.