[335is808]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone would like to help diagnose my car problem, im getting constant misfires in cylinder 6 only on 3rd gear pulls. Im assuming its either spark plugs or coils. I'm not really good with mechanical part of cars and I dont want to spend an arm and a leg at a shop so I was wondering if anyone from the bimmer fam could help me out, I would gladly pay for your time. Let me know if you could help me out and name your price. Thanks guys!

[wildcatcrazy69]

All you need to do is remove the engine cover, then the coils are right there. Move #6 to another cylinder to see if the misfire follows the coil. If not, you can move the plug in the same manner. I can help out, but will have to be late in the evening.

[335is808]

Originally Posted by wildcatcrazy69

All you need to do is remove the engine cover, then the coils are right there. Move #6 to another cylinder to see if the misfire follows the coil. If not, you can move the plug in the same manner. I can help out, but will have to be late in the evening.

Hey thanks for getting back to my post, didnt see it until now.I would love to try but I dont have the neccssary tools. Would definitely be awesome if I could get some help, would gladly pay for the help I would probably pre purchase a new set of spark plugs and bring it with me just incase since I dont think they've been changed in a while. Well please lmk if we can work something out, thanks again!!! btw, the extra coding you did on my car was awesome haha.

[wildcatcrazy69]

Originally Posted by 335is808

Hey thanks for getting back to my post, didnt see it until now.I would love to try but I dont have the neccssary tools. Would definitely be awesome if I could get some help, would gladly pay for the help I would probably pre purchase a new set of spark plugs and bring it with me just incase since I dont think they've been changed in a while. Well please lmk if we can work something out, thanks again!!! btw, the extra coding you did on my car was awesome haha.

I can do it later on Sunday, say around 8 pm?

[335is808]

Originally Posted by wildcatcrazy69

I can do it later on Sunday, say around 8 pm?

I finish work around 7pm so it would be perfect, I still have your # so ill let you know when im heading down. Do you usually pick up your plugs locally or online and which kind? I called couple of auto part stores and they only had cheap spark plugs in stock and if I order them online they probably wont come in until next week.

[wildcatcrazy69]

Originally Posted by 335is808

I finish work around 7pm so it would be perfect, I still have your # so ill let you know when im heading down. same spot at NEX? Just did some runs today and noticed Im losing boost, usually running 17 but max I could push today was around 13.5 could that be attributed to the coils/plugs as well?

If we are replacing parts, I'd rather do it here at my garage. But that time is fine with me.

Don't think that would cause you to lose boost, maybe a vacuum leak. I can pull the codes to see if the DME is throwing any.

[GentlemanGT]

Were you guys able to resolve your problem? I'll post something in the main forum but wanted to see if anyone wanted to have a mod/maintenance meetup. Don't really have a space to work on anything more than one car(condo life) but have some tools and mechanic experience to offer. Let me know!

Steve

[wildcatcrazy]

Originally Posted by GentlemanGT

Were you guys able to resolve your problem? I'll post something in the main forum but wanted to see if anyone wanted to have a mod/maintenance meetup. Don't really have a space to work on anything more than one car(condo life) but have some tools and mechanic experience to offer. Let me know!

Steve

Going to take care of it this Sunday 😉

[wildcatcrazy]

@335is808 glad we got it sorted out, enjoy the revived car!