BMW 550i F10 Spark Plugs and Ignition Coils DIY N63
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Change the spark plugs and coils on your BMW N63 engine in under an hour with the help of this video and one special tool for the plugs. There are many reasons why you would change plugs and coils on a BMW 550, be it lack of acceleration, bad idle, hick ups at high rpms or just because of all age. This service is not cheap at the dealer and even an Indy shop, so if you are at all handy, I recommend trying this yourself at home for a fraction of the cost.
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Nice man keep us updated with diy tbh its great that we learn to fix theses future cars for future problems
This is the only way to own German cars on a budget! Thank you for watching!
Thank you for your videos and knowledge, I will be putting theses videos to use in the near future.
Thanks for uploading. I have a 2013 750i with the same engine. It's not giving me problems, but good information for the future.
I felt a little uneasy when I punched it on the highway and all of the sudden it lost power. Definitely worth doing this service.
Great video. I’ll be doing this service soon. The dealer wants 1,500 just for parts. I’m glad I have an Alternative.
Thanks for watching! It’s really isn’t that difficult of a job and if you get the parts I got it’s much much cheaper. I haven’t had any issues since.
An excellent video. Thankyou!
Great instructional video!!! Thanks bro
thank you for the video. I had the (Drivetrain Malfunction, drive moderately) warning and shake happen to me the other day... Went to diagnose the issue at my bmw gallery and "thankfully" it was a spark plug issue misfiring on the cylinders. Ordered the spark plugs and I am waiting to receive and do the replacement myself. This could have been a decent price tag at the dealers, but watching your step by step process gave me the confidence to do it myself. Subscribed!
It's an arm and a leg at the dealer and a fairly easy DIY! Good luck and hope it fixes your issue.
Hey Brian L, same here. I am awaiting my orders and will be doing it myself!!! Thank you for perfectly describing my issues as well!! The creator of this video , is the msn!! Thank you and I have also subscribed! Your teach style fits my learning style perfectly!!!
@@mikeb9517 Following these steps, you will have no issues. I had everything but the ignition coils and plugs disassembled and laid out on the same day of delivery. Made for a quick install. I haven't had any "Drivetrain Malfunction" warnings or shaking since replacing all the plugs. Car runs and sounds healthy. I replaced all of my ignition coils a month after for peace of mind. This spring I'll replace the fuel injectors, also for peace of mind lol Good luck on your install!
Hey Brian L Hey the dealer or whoever tightened the first spark plug in the first cylinder way too tight to remove! I fear if I continue fighting it, it may break!
@@mikeb9517 Hey Mike, I also had an overtightened spark plug during removal. I eventually got it free by loosening and retightening the spark plug over and over with the socket wrench. th-cam.com/video/9OTsu5MizSE/w-d-xo.html I hope this link helps.
Awesome video
Much appreciated im getting ready to the same job on my 650i...
great video !
Great video !! Just replace my spark plugs and coils on my 2011 550i 👍🏼
Great video!. thank you for sharing ....
Thank you for watching!
Couple things to mention if doing this for the first time, as I just learned the hard way. Know how to release the O2 sensor clips (I just broke mine). When removing the intake/air filter pieces, be VERY careful not to move the plastic Charge Pipes too much. I broke both of mine while trying to pull off the air filter pieces, since the whole thing is plastic, including the tab that holds each charge pipe to the turbos. This really sucks to find out after you snap them off, since the entire charge pipe needs to be replaced because it is a one piece molded piece of plastic.
Thank you for the extra info. I hope it helps someone and sorry that your clip broke!
What did that set you back? I just did my coils and plugs and thought it was simple... right up until I started the car and got a drivetrain malfunction message with car in limp mode. OBD doesn't seem to show any errors.
You need a BMW code reader to see those codes, most likely.
@@PaulBroni yo! My car is doing the same thing after new plugs and coils… What was the problem?
@@Sharakomusicvery late but just did those today drove the car and drivetrain came up what solved the issue?
Bro this help alot. Thanks
Hello Thanks for posting! great video and i own a 2014 550i M sport so when i get to that point i know where to look for info. Just on a side note tho, i still own a 2008 550i sport and my first change of the plugs came at 126K miles and it only slightly improved sharpness of throttle (none of them had failed up to that mark). Also at 163k miles today i only had to change 1 ignition coil out of the 8 and the car is still running strong, touching wood :) (PS: i have a brand new oem spare ignition coil in the trunk in case it sarts misfiring while on a road trip...)
Thank you for watching! If you have any questions about your F10, let me know.
Are you sure your 2008 didn’t have plugs and coils changed before you got it? (Unless you got it new)
I had a 2008 335xi coupe before and had to change plugs and coils around 70k as well.
SimpleCarGuy yes 100% those plugs and coils where never changed before. The car looks new inside out. I did change the water pump at around 100k miles and besides the stem seals and the alternator bracket the car was bullet proof. Let’s see how the 2014 stands up to the test of time... i do know that i have the N63 TU installed so hopefully i’ll get lucky on the reliability side. I keep my fingers crossed :)
Great video 👍🏾
Thanks for watching
Good video... Changing coils & plugs in the rain :) LOL - Thanks for the clip
I had the engine out of my Z4 in the garage and what else is a guy to do on a rainy day?
Thank you for watching!
@@SimpleCarGuy What p/n should I use for the coils ? My car is 2014 N63TU. Eldor brand cost close to $300 for 8 coils.
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Glad to have found someone posting videos on F10, I want to put coil overs on my car the front has was to much wheel space. What were the miles on the car when you replaced the plugs/coils?
I was thinking about coil overs, but the stock suspension isn’t bad. My car was at 60k miles.
Thanks for watching!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
You’re very welcome!!
I have a '13 550i M... thank you very much for this post!
Glad you found the video useful! Thank you for watching!
Only video I have found for this exact thing. Thank you..we have a 2011 X6..two weeks ago we got the "reduced engine power" and the shake..turned the car off/on and everything was good for a week..got another "reduced engine" message and shakes..BMW said it needs all 8 coils and 8 plugs..
Plugs are $45 each ($885 parts and labor)
Coils are $143 each ($1,675 parts and labor)
Oddly enough they just changed 2 coils last year
Any videos or tips on crank-case pipes (connecting line)...OR..Turbo inlet seal (gasket)
If they just changed your coils last year you should have got parts warranty at no charge for the coils that were replaced prior to this. The only thing u pay for is labor
The one thing I've come across is the two screws on the airbox. You could just yank the thing off without having to do those screws because they attach the heat shield to the stock airbox; the little ball joint things hold it on
Mine was the same way. No screws to remove the box.
Good video, thanks for uploading. One question: I realize most plugs come pregapped, but what does the manual say the plug gap should be? Thanks in advance.
I believe the stock gap on n63 engines is .032
Good job man. One thing I would note is when you remove the air filter housing, you don't need to remove the screws for the heat shields underneath. It can come out with the housing. You'll run the risk of dropping the screws in the engine bay, which really sucks.
Good point! I did it this way because it seemed easier while i was pulling them out. Noted for next time.
Thanks for watching!
What's the gap for the sparkplugs..
Cause mine were 26 and I have to gap them to 35 and I'm not sure if that's the correct gap for my car..
At first it was shaking and turns off on me but after gapping them it stops shaking and now everynow and then it tells me drivetrain malfunction...I want to know what's the correct gap for the car..
what torque wrench ? I have same car but my wrenches are 25+ and up
I replaced sparks on a 650i from 2012, 85,000 km. after that it ran rough. I then put the old sparks back in. then it got worse. we have read errors. Cylinders 1 and 6 give errors. Are the ignition coils broken.? before that everything was fine, can they break when you change the spark plugs. Thanks
if anyone has a problem with their n63 motor going into a limp mode when in WOT this could be the problem may just need new plugs
Hey bro can you help me out with some steps on how to replace the crankcase breather hose. Mine broke on cylinders 5-8. I would greatly appreciate it, thank you.
Here is a how to: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f10-550i-xdrive-lim/repair-manuals/11-engine/11-15-crankcase-ventilation/1VnXjZVq8Y
Hi!! Do you have a video for the engine mounts to an N63 550i as well?
Hi! Never had issues with engine mounts, so no videos.
Please help to show me Cylinder no.8 located. Or you can show me cylinder order by number 1 to 8. Thanks for your help
Excellent video - how many miles/kms had she done?
Thanks for watching! She had 65000 miles at the time of filming, probably another 10k since!
Hey bro what side is ignition coil 2? Great video by the way thanks!
Second coil would be the second one on the left side when you are standing in front of the car. Thanks for watching!
@@SimpleCarGuy cool I changed the right one I had a misfire on 2 an 3 replaced them and my cars working good again.
Do you have other instructional videos for diy? I will subscribe. Thanks
Thank you and I’m glad you found the video useful. Yes, I have many instructional videos, mostly to do with BMWs and Mini Coopers.
SimpleCarGuy cool. I have a bmw 2012 550i n63. Thanks
This video is exactly what I was looking for, thank you! I have now subscribed!
Quick question, I took out the two screws from the air box and the thing it was attached to was not attached to anything else (except for a wire via a simple clip). So it looks like I may not have needed to remove the screws that attaches the air box to the metal plate as the metal plate is not attached to anything - should it be?
You're right, you don't have to remove those two screws as it will come out with the air box all together. Thanks for watching and I appreciate you subscribing!
Great Vid bro , I have a 2013 550i M Sport . Mines is stuck in limp mode . It’s an automatic and when i shift to drive or reverse it doesn’t move and makes a loud humming sound . Also when in park it will still roll as if it’s in neutral . Put the E brake on and it’s just fine . Could this be my transmission? I got the drivetrain malfunction message .
Really hard to say. I would say scan for codes with a BMW scanner before you do anything else. I have a video on my favorite one.
Question, I forgot which coil came off which spark plucks when I took them off, will it be ok if I just put in new coil on any or what should I do please help
It doesn’t matter the order, you can install them any way you want!
Hey with proper maintenance will this motor make it past 150k I'm considering a n63tu my 1st option is the cls550 with m278 but the BMW 650s are my favorite cars I'm just scared to get one from all the horror stories also the n63 looks very diy friendly
Will it last to 150k? Sure, but how much work will it need to get there is kind of hard to tell. The TU version of the engine is MUCH more reliable as long as the oil has been changed every 5-7k miles and not 15k miles like BMW recommends. My buddy with an n63tu X5 has the valve seals changed under warranty as the car started to smoke a little. Other than that, I haven't heard any horror stories.
Misfire in 6 and 2 on my 2013 550i xdrive and would go into the drive train malfunction mode so replaced all (8) coils and spark plugs and after the 1st start up it came up right away the drive train malfunction that is so went to maybe try to just remove codes via code reader at local shop and it showed (2) “Permanent” Codes or PDTCs. In those two cylinders 6 and 2. After I replaced the coils and spark plugs perfectly fine. So now it’s obviously to fuel injectors. I assume I would just need to get the (2) for the two misfire locations rather then doing all (8)?. Also, how to video for this? Replacing a fuel injector at home ?
Since you have replaced the ignition coils and the spark plugs, cleared the codes and got the same codes again, the most likely culprit like you said are the injectors.
As far as replacing all 8 or just the 2 that are giving you trouble, that really depends on how you want to handle it. If you are doing it yourself, I would probably just do the 2 and if more go bad in the future, just do those at that time. If you are paying someone to take it all apart, it would probably make more sense to get all 8 done so you aren't paying twice for the same job.
I dont have a video on this engine, but I did replace injectors on my BMW Z4 which is somewhat similar: th-cam.com/video/IO6xuqbC6nM/w-d-xo.html. Of course you'd need a different removal tool.
@@SimpleCarGuy I didnt push in my 2 coil packs all the way lol we goooood
@@reaperproductions3059 That's a much better outcome!
seems easier than b58
Hi
I saw that you had 65k miles on your car before this job done.
It was the first time you changed sparkplug at this millieage?
Thanks for any infos
I m currently at 41k miles on my f10 16 550i
And thinking to replace both, but want to be sure its not too early ( no misfire, or check engine relating to ignition )
May be i should wait a bit ??
Tks
Seb
It was the first time as far as I’m aware. I got the car with 30k miles so I don’t think any of that work was done. If I were you, I’d definitely wait at least another 10k miles and then change it. If you get any symptoms, light misfire pulling hard on highway or anything like that, replace sooner.
Thanks for watching!
what do you think NGK coils they pretty cheap compared oem?
I prefer OEM or Bosch since they are the manufacturer for OEM plugs. Bosch is cheap enough and I’ve never had any issues. There are hundreds of forums posts with people debating NGK vs Bosch so it’s kind of impossible to tell which one is better.
I cannot find the boost solenoid on the n63 engine please lmk if u can help
I think this is what you are looking for: www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=KP93-USA-12-2013-F10N-BMW-550iX&diagId=11_5044#11368605123
A little late on the vid but, were your spark plugs pre gapped? If so do you know the measurement?
550i 2013
These were pre-gapped. Sorry, I don't know the measurements.
BMW puts Delphi coils now
Thanks for the info! Of course people can buy whatever coils are available/for budget for them.
Are you supposed to change coils every time you change plugs??
No, but usually when plugs go, coils are too far behind. So, it’s easier to do both at the same time. If you are trying to save some money, then you can just change them one at a time when the engine starts misfiring.
I reemplace the new spark plug and coil and still not working after a short ride, what’s will it be?
You thing that will be the injectors? Please help me, thank you.
My car is the same with 50k miles
Have you cleared the codes after? What new codes popped up? It's hard to tell without any codes. Do you see any smoke from exhaust?
So I did the work and my car is still shaking. And scan still reads misfire? Did an oil change cause it was suggested. What else can you recommend?
Did you clear the codes? If you had a misfire, replaced the parts but not cleared the codes, it’ll continue to deactivate that cylinder.
If that doesn’t help, it’s your injector 9/10 times.
Yes the codes were cleared. And it still came up as a misfire. So you may be right about the fuel injector unfortunately. Is that a hard fix? Do you have a video on that?
Somehow the 550I sounds different, a little higher Tone then my 750I with a deeper Tone when Reving it. Although it's the same Engine.
My buddy has an X5 with the same engine and it sounds much throatier. It’s all about the exhaust and the muffler set up.
@@SimpleCarGuy Yes all about that Setup.. But also inside the Engine Bay, the pure Mechanical Engine sound is a little different. I like this throty sound though.
Is Bosch a good coil to use in bmw?
BOSCH are good for sure. Anyways, make sure you test misfires under high load. You can check them by using CarScanner app and a OBD2 adapter plug. If you don't have misfires on the 4th and 8th cylinder, you're good to go, otherwise, I'd swap the coils with the cylinders that don't misfire and see if it's the coils that don't give the stable ignition.
Hy friend! One doubt, why do you changed all the components? For time or had any problem? i asked because I chanded only my plugs with 60k kms. Thanks for your attention; Arbage
My car misfired at high RPM. Since it takes some work to get to these and replace them, i replaced all 8 to keep it consistent. Thanks for watching!
SimpleCarGuy Thank you, very much.
Where can I order the plugs and coils?
Please see links in the description.
The spark plug change on this car is worth more than my car.
That’s we don’t go to the dealer around here! So much savings but just spending an hour in the garage wrenching on your own car.
Hey Bud, I've done all of the steps. Changed 8 Spark Plugs. But the car is shaking. Do you have any recommendation?
Did you change the coils? Usually coils are the issue, people do spark plugs just because you are already there and it’s cheap in comparison.
If you haven’t changed the coils, you can switch the coil from the misfiring cylinder and see if it moves with it. Then you’ll know for sure.
SimpleCarGuy last time i changed coils was like a year ago. Should i still change it?
I would switch the coils like I mentioned to see if the issue moves to that cylinder (I assume you have a scanner). If the problem does not move with the coil, you might have injector issues.
@@SimpleCarGuy same thing happened to my F13...and after plugs and coils it ended up being one injector. Great video bud.
Thank you!
Injectors are expensive so I always recommend changing coils and plugs before going with injectors
Would you recommend someone to buy a bmw with N63 engine
Only if it’s a 2014+ version. They upgraded the engine and made it much more reliable. Check out my ‘problems to expect on bmw 5 series’ video.
I just subscribed to your channel. I have the same car. I recently started having problems & check engine light. First one was Dmtl fuel pump leak. After driving for 2 days. I did a burnout fresh tires I got then after it went into limp mode & start to show drive train malfunction in the engine. I drove it for a little to park it and start smoking from the engine but the car wasn’t overheating. Put the computer on it the error codes were running a code saying running lean & all cylinders misfire. It starts back up without a issue but it goes back into limp mode & sometimes shut off on its own. However I noticed a air seeping sound from the engine when it’s being rev. Please can someone help me find out what could be the issue here
Have you done the spark plugs and coils yet? At the very least I would swap them around to see if the code move from one cylinder to another. If it does NOT, it's most likely the injector.
Thanks for subscribing!
SimpleCarGuy it’s all cylinders that’s having the misfire. But no I haven’t done the spark plugs nor coils yet.
In that case I would think it’s the HPFP, but it’s difficult to say without seeing the car, resetting the codes and seeing what comes up first etc.
SimpleCarGuy ok but wouldn’t a HPFP error code appear?
Not necessarily, it could be mechanically bad and not electronically. I had the little plunger break on mine once. No codes for the pump.
I did everything step-by-step I bought the same spark plugs and coils and when I turned on my car I get a drive train mount function. Please help 🙏🏼
Did you clear the codes? If your car stored as permanent, you will have to clear them manually with a scanner.
No I didn’t clear any code before starting the car
Just clear the codes and you should be good to go, unless you have a bigger problem (like injectors, but hopefully not).
P0305 is the code cylinder 5 misfire
Ok
Was your bmw shaking as being driven?
No, it just misfired a couple of times when I floored it getting on the highway
so you don't need to disconnect the battery ?
I don’t see a reason to unplug the battery as there would be no possible way for an electrical shock. If you are in a very dry environment with static electricity and you are afraid you might zap some connector or want to be extra cautious, you can disconnect it. Note that I’m not a professional mechanic and this is just my optionion.
@@SimpleCarGuy I watched one of the clip from BOSCH, they recommend to unplug the battery but I don't know why we have to unplug or maybe voltage still live when replace coils may cause malfunction on the part or something
@@phieudutube I believe it's more of a liability. If something does happen, it's an extra precaution.
14mm 12 pt socket is not getting the spark plug out
Are you working on the same engine? What part isn't working?
@@SimpleCarGuy yeah, found a slimmer extension. It began to loosen and then became stuck. Wouldn’t tighten back down or get anymore loose. Had it towed into BMW
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How did u know they had to be changed was the car doing something for u to change them
@@jkingbmw Yes, when I would floor it coming onto the highway (think 0-60 type of stuff) the car would stutter around 4500 RPM and eventually went into 'limp-home' mode.
Excellent video I'm just wondering I know I just want to clarify on a 2013
550I is the number 8 cylinder on the driver side at the very back? Thank you in advance and once again very good video excellent!!
2010 bmw n63 vehicles are a must-avoid car, they are unreliable, easily overheated and high carbon build up. oil leak, oil consumption and water pump failure are common issues. Just avoid any bmw with n63 engine from 2010 to 2012.
I'd have to agree to some degree. I would go as far as suggestion 2014+ LCI ver son of the car as they are much more reliable.
So basically in a year I have to add up to $100 of oil as you go (which keeps your oil fresher anyhow) and you might have a water pump fail - just like every other car in the world? Or I can pay 3x as much to get the exact same car with some minor fixes that may or may not make any difference?
14 mm don’t fit
Did you get the special socket? It’s a bit a regular 14mm
NGK plugs much better
More of a how-to video rather than brand suggestion, but thanks for the info! What has been your experience?
@@SimpleCarGuy . I have owned 21 BMW. 5 Mercedes. 3 Porsche. Replace oem Bosch plugs with NGK huge Improvement
Thanks for the info! I’ll keep that in mind for next service!
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Avoid any BMW with this exact HORRIBLE tidious n63 engine! Huge Valve Stem FAILURE on all n63 engines. $15 kit, $2,000-$3000 labor job!
Thank goodness i never bought that stupid BMW F01 7 series!
F10 5 series M Sport (not the 550i as this model also has the stupid n63 engine) is what i went for and didn't looked back!
That is one of the major issues with these engines, my friend had his done just a few months back on his X5. What engine did you get on your 5 series m sport?
Do you have to replace the coils everytime you change out spark plugs
You don't have to. Car misfired a couple of times for me, so I knew it was time to change all of them. I could have gotten away with changing just the bad ones, but then I would have to do this job again and again and again.
Planning on doing this to my 13 M5, do I need any programming after replacing all of them ?
None. Unless it was misfiring before then you’d want to clear those codes after.
None. Unless it was misfiring before then you’d want to clear those codes after.