330 E46 Misfiring

[Rabitstink]

Hi All
I have 2003 330I E46 AT that started misfiring seriously when I started it this morning. The car has 89k on it and had no symptoms till this morning.
Any suggestions on where to take it for a look, or on what could be wrong ?
I am in Benoni.

 

[msm]

Get the codes read - otherwise you'll be shooting in the dark ....

 

[Rabitstink]

Get the codes read - otherwise you'll be shooting in the dark ....

Where can I get that done ?

 

[XMAX]

Most good mechanics have code readers.

you could approach a Bosch Service Centre or a E-Car service centre. Not too certain of the cost, but at least you will know for sure.

 

[Rabitstink]

cool, thanks.

 

[moranor@axis]

should not cost more than R300

 

[Rabitstink]

cool, diagnostic says combustion failure cylinder 2, seems like a blown coil.

 

[msm]

cool, diagnostic says combustion failure cylinder 2, seems like a blown coil.

Before you replace, swap your coil with another one to confirm it's the coil and not the lead or spark plug. If the fault follows the coil, then Bob's your uncle :thumb:

 

[///M_Diesel]

It could be the...

Ignitions coils or Spark plug... 90% likely the ignition coil

Also check your MAF...

 

[Iceman007]

If you were in Cape Town I would read it for free

 

[moranor@axis]

maf should cause more than one misfire

 

[Rabitstink]

Do these things blow regulary ? Should I replace them all ?