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Old 06-26-2011, 01:38 PM
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Alright guys and gals. After putting the new wheels and tires on yesterday, I took the 545i out for a test drive and immediately threw a code. Had it scanned and it was a cylinder 1 misfire.

Now, my question is.....does BMW use a standard cylinder layout? I am assuming that the #1 cylinder is the driver side front. Is that correct?
Old 06-26-2011, 02:04 PM
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On my inline 6, number 1 is the first one up ahead - the closest to the front bumper. Just had to replace coil #1 on mine about two weeks ago. Hope you get yours fixed soon
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I had 5 misfires and 5 coils replaced in the 3 years that I owned the car. Hence the reason I drive a Hyundai Genesis now.
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Originally Posted by Texas545i
I had 5 misfires and 5 coils replaced in the 3 years that I owned the car. Hence the reason I drive a Hyundai Genesis now.
that is very odd.
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Quick update for anyone wondering, but BMW does not use the standard cylinder numbering. Cylinder 1 is the forward most plug on the passenger side.
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Originally Posted by Texas545i
I had 5 misfires and 5 coils replaced in the 3 years that I owned the car. Hence the reason I drive a Hyundai Genesis now.
I had a misfire on cylinder 1 a few months ago. I replaced all coils and spark plugs to avoid future problems.
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