No start after valve cover coil and plug replacement
02-25-2017, 07:03 PM
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My Ride: 07 550i Sports Package
Model Year: 2007
No start after valve cover coil and plug replacement
I replaced my valve cover along with the plugs and coils. The car turns over but won't run. It started a few times but it dies without going to idle.
I tried to upload a video but website keeps timing out. I have already checked I don't see anything disconnected.
Also, the check engine light is on but there were no codes when I read it with DIS 57.
I tried to upload a video but website keeps timing out. I have already checked I don't see anything disconnected.
Also, the check engine light is on but there were no codes when I read it with DIS 57.
02-27-2017, 12:06 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i
I replaced my valve cover along with the plugs and coils. The car turns over but won't run. It started a few times but it dies without going to idle.
I tried to upload a video but website keeps timing out. I have already checked I don't see anything disconnected.
Also, the check engine light is on but there were no codes when I read it with DIS 57.
I tried to upload a video but website keeps timing out. I have already checked I don't see anything disconnected.
Also, the check engine light is on but there were no codes when I read it with DIS 57.
02-27-2017, 01:19 PM
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Check your coil plugs/connectors one more time. I had a similar issue when I did my valve cover gaskets on N62. Cylinder 8 coil appeared to be properly plugged in and secured, but was not. Once I fixed that issue, the car finally started and ran good.
02-28-2017, 01:00 PM
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My Ride: 07 550i Sports Package
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THE SOLUTION!!!!
After removing the new coils and replacing them with the old coils same issue, made sure everything was plugged in properly. Still , no go, I couldn't find any glaring issues, like I said everything was plugged in correctly, I went over it several times.
After $300 at a reputable Indy they said the solenoids were installed improperly, R&R all 4 solenoids car is running great.
Not sure exactly how they were installed incorrectly, maybe I plugged the intake in exhaust not sure.
After removing the new coils and replacing them with the old coils same issue, made sure everything was plugged in properly. Still , no go, I couldn't find any glaring issues, like I said everything was plugged in correctly, I went over it several times.
After $300 at a reputable Indy they said the solenoids were installed improperly, R&R all 4 solenoids car is running great.
Not sure exactly how they were installed incorrectly, maybe I plugged the intake in exhaust not sure.