Keep your eye out on ebay I got a set of 8 for $350 from an auto part salvage seller on ebay out of a 2010 V8 X5M. He was pricing them by quantity because he had some others from other cars index 07 and 09 that were 299.99 for 6. He was a big seller so idk if he/she/they know what the indexes even are...
As my car sits in the shop I stumble onto this video... I can’t believe how easy u made this look. I’m in shock bro, u are literally saving me trading in the car I love, unbelievable. Quote from shop 1 3500$ quote from shop 2 4300$ what a rip off
Dude I've been delaying my injectors because I couldn't get that German Inpa software to work on my laptop or connect to my OBD. If this app you are using really works, this is a life saver
You failed to mention the importance of how the hold down brackets are orientated when re-installing. They are pre-bent and act as a spring loaded device to soften the impact from the combustion process along with the decoupler rings. If installed upside down, they don't function in that manner and can cause wear in the head bore where the injector fits into, eventually enlarging it, usually into an oval, and cause compression leaks and misfires. If left unchecked and installed wrong, it can, and will, ruin the head.
For anyone here wanting to do this, please do NOT use Pen caps!! You will cause so many issues down the line with the seals. Even if you have to buy the tools and return them, you're going to kill your engine. People on the E90 forums have complained that this has killed their engine as the seal was not properly on there. 116$ for the tools, 75$ used sounds a lot better than buying a whole new engine or repairing your newly melted head.
doesn’t matter how you do it. as long as you can confirm it is sealing that’s all that matters. these tools work the same way, they are both compressing the seal.
@@delta8447 You're an owner, not a mechanic. Already had to do 4 n54 motors from 23 year old kids using pencaps due to them either breaking the seal or not sealing properly. This is backed by the e90 forums as well. I made various post with photos on the e90 forums due to this. If you wanna use pen caps instead of the "proper" tool then you should sell your car.
The spark plugs you replaced with should have been 3 prong Bosch. They were updated from one to three prongs. Great Video. Just replaced my son's e60 with brand new index 12, spark plugs and walnut blast. The car has gained noticeable power gain in all range. Big difference...
I believe he's using gapped colder plugs maybe one step or two step colder. I use two step colder ngk on mine and they are 1 prung which is what's use on these cars when running higher power. The stock ones miss fire at high power.
RJ is correct, I'm using gappable 1 prong plugs. The Bosch 3 prong plugs are OEM, not the best for modified BMWs. Once you start modding, you want the NGK 1 prong plugs to adjust the gap and heat level. But if you're stock, the Bosch 3 prong plugs are fine. Walnut blast is another great maintenance item, glad to hear your son's E60 is feeling much better!
Hey Bro, when you change coils, injectors, and plugs, you really should clear all adaptations so that the DME can restart the fuel settings. Don’t forget to reset throttle pedal throw after you clear all adaptations. This will force a quicker learn than just driving around for 100 miles and letting it smooth out. Peace.
Bob Cooper what advantages does this bring at all? I’ve never seen anybody suggest this after each coil, plug or even injectors change. I’ve done them all on my n54 and never had problems without doing an adapt reset.
I've also never reset adaptations for these maintenance items. However, I don't think it would hurt anything by doing so. If you're troubleshooting issues, it's a good idea to reset adaptations. Otherwise if you're just doing maintenance, I think it's not needed.
I got tired of waiting for a recall for my injectors in a 2007 e90 335i. Installed some new index 12's today using this video. There was a set of "index 1" injectors in the car--Which seemed pretty old. I have owned the car since 2009 and never swapped them. They never had any noticeable issues. I just figured it was time.
Also the correct way is to pull the fuel pump fuse and run the car until it shuts off, then start it a few more times until it won’t run anymore. Never take chances with high pressure lines
I'd probably buy the index 12s new just to avoid a bad seal, this looks just about as easy as spark plugs. protool makes it too easy. thanks for the video
Thanks for the information. That was super easy and to think I was about to pay someone to install and code cylinder 4 injector in my car. I will be ordering the required equipment and doing it myself. N54life
@@insaac I don't think there is much of a market for them. I still have mine. I don't think they're worth anything because they were leaking. If yours are guaranteed to be leak-free, you could try listing them on eBay or the FB groups.
Hey I just wanna day you’ve been a big help to me with learning more about a engine itself and how to take care of it, also me and my ( bro ) plan to buy bmws this summer and I want the same one you have🥺I wanted the 135i first but I can’t afford 400-500$ Insurance for that car a month🤷🏽slow but surely I’m learning a lot more about this care and this fascinating N54 engine💯kinda been in my notes building my own setup as I keep watching your videos, oldest to new👍🏽great help, good guy💯
Hey man! Thanks for watching. I appreciate that and am glad it's inspiring you. Insurance should not be $400-500 per month on a 135i! But keep saving and keep learning, I did the same thing before I finally got into this platform.
Look into a BMW 128i 6MT, if the 135i is too much for insurance. Should be cheaper than a twin turbo rwd coupe lol. Theyre fun and light cars. Plus with a few mods and the oem 330i 3-Stage Intake Manifold, and a tune you'll be t about 300HP crank HP. With a great sounding, quick revving, amd extremely responsive engine in a great chassis. The 128i & 135i share the same chassis and lotss of other parts. They will both handle amazing with the proper mods. For example, a 328i is 230hp, a 330i is 255hp stock, and a 335i is 300hp stock. But a 128i is also 300-400lbs lighter than a 335i. Plus youd be rocking the last, most advanced (Full-VANOS), Naturally Aspirated Inline-6 BMW made after the E46 M3's motor.
You are the man! From the latest Injectors to get to HOW TO EASILY CODE THEM, unlike other youtube clowns that ALWAYS NEVER show how to code them but you show how easy it is and how soo much money will be saved by doing this ourselves and not letting the Stealersheeps take advantage of the ignorant! Thank you very much for your precious time and effort in showing all of this to the world!
A word of advice to anyone, make sure you don’t strip out the bolt that holds that bracket down. The tech that did my injectors must have stripped it and when I overboosted over 30 psi it blew those 2 injectors out. Luckily I was able to tap a larger size thread on the head and tighten the bracket back down with a larger bolt.
Good reminder. With the proper tools and torque specs, you shouldn't have any issues stripping bolts or threads. But I'm glad you got it fixed, shame that a proper tech would have that issue.
Pro Tool is AMAZING! I bought it and have never used INPA since. Jake's channel is the best N54 or should I say was when he was making content. Unfortunately he's obviously too busy doing other things in his life these days to make much content. I can't blame him if it makes him happy but it's a big loss for the rest of us. Sad face here. I am now watching "Zero to 60" to scratch that N54 itch LOL. But love Jake still! I was hoping the he was going to tell us some way of buying injectors of much cheaper than they are. But he's showing how to DIY to save the cash of getting someone else to do it. Which is great advice and he does a super job as usual. But I was hoping..... LOL.
Good video Having refurbished and tested dozens of sets of these Injectors,testing the spray patterns,piezo stack integrity and leak testing at 205 bar,the biggest problem with these Injectors is fuel separation that causes the Injector to get sticky and fall out of its original calibration.The fact that you mentioned the symptom got worse in the cold,,points towards the direction of the waxes,varnish and olefiifins that forms during the continuous stop start and heat soak that percolates the fuel and causes the issue in the 1st place.This occurs in any of the index #'s including 12's.
So dude, the concern i have is the method of replacing the tip o ring seal. Reason being is because when you buy the set new the seals come installed on the new injectors with a cap on the tip. Once you remove the cap you only have a limited amount of time to plug the injector into the engine until the ring seals EXPANDS by itself! What you have done is expanded them pre maturely, thus i doubt the seals are going to naturally expand to seal properly. Im surprised your buddy at the dealership didn't lend the proper tool for that...
The fact is even with the proper tool, it is still a pen like thing to make it expand first.. same theory... just easier with the 3 tightening metal presser.
Jake Spence not sure if they are or not. All I know is that my idle is rough with lots of hiccups and I’ve had a misfire in cylinder 6. I was told my code p112f was related to injectors and I need to replace them. How can I determine if the injectors are okay once I remove them? How can I tell they are bad?
Alex Feole just took it to my local BMW shop. Great people, very knowledgeable about 335’s. They said my p112f code was old and only happened once. Likely due to a boost leak. They smoke tested it and found no significant leak and confirmed I probably don’t have injector issues and was mostly likely due to bad e85 and carbon build up. Cylinder 6 is notorious for carbon build up. They recommend a walnut blasting if you are having consistent cylinder 6 misfires. Make sure to swap coils and sparks to make sure it isn’t an ignition issue.
A new(2020) N54 injector recall effects cars made between 2007 - 2008. The dealerships are required to replace all injectors to Index 12. Many dealers do not have have the recall
If you don't have one of the 2007-2008 models there is also an extended warranty from BMW for 10 years/120k miles on the fuel injectors. It's listed under "SIB 01 17 15"
Great video . 👏🏼 can you please let me know why do we have to decoding injectors . What will happens if the mechanic didn’t code my injector ? Thanks a lot
Justa want to thank you for that video. Very helpful. I’m having a misfire on cylinder 5 on my 2008 535xi I already swapped a plug and coil from another cylinder and still get the misfire. I’m thinking is a leaking injector. Do you think I can just change one injector??
Good glear video. Would it be a good idea to lightly grease the mating surface of the injector with ceramic grease before installing? This would make them easier to remove in future. Copper grease is no good as it can cause a reaction with the alumium head.
I believe BMW has extended the warranty on these to 10 years/120kmi. It’s not an official recall, but you have to inquire about it. I think if the injectors are below index 12 they will replace them free of charge.
That warranty is only on certain years, makes and models. My 2009 335i does not qualify. You can check your eligibility here: www.bmw-rp.com/production/bmw/reimbursement_bmw_portal.nsf
Are you changing the valve cover gasket, spark plug seals, check the spark plugs to see any oil, and the oil to be on the safe side? Gotta love an oil leak can lead to all kinds of problems.
Jake great job.. You mentioned during video that you bought the injectors on EBay.. REmanufactured is it ok to buy them used. New they are two mortgage payments lol.. If so EBay is where I’ll go to buy them.. Plus couplers?
Jake can you help me and clear thing up for me, If i buy the black market port injection kit would that replace my injectors so I wouldn't have to purchase the expensive index 12 injectors and have room for more power with the additional fuel? I want to replace my old injectors but if buying a new port injection kit upgrade would accomplish the same thing why would people spend 1k+ on index 12 injectors? Thanks for everything you do! love the videos and your channel
Hey man! Good question. The port injection kit just adds 6 additional injectors, it is not a direct replacement for the OEM injectors. Two completely different styles and setups. You need to retain the OEM injectors. Port injectors work in addition to the factory injectors to supply even more fuel.
I have a n55 335i 2011 does the index number make a difference im tuned and want to put down more power and possibly go docrace this summer, what are recommended injectors??
Great advice! Went stage 2 and it seems like 5 out of the 6 injectors started to leak. I'm probably going to go 1 bank used 1 bank new. Are the used ones still doing alright?
Im not sure if its my injector that's failing or my hpfp, Im getting codes 29CD - Combustion misfires, cylinder 1, 2AAF Fuel pump, plausibility and 2E18 - Firing Cylinder 1. its on limp mode now. Can i switch the injector 1 and 2 to see if im getting cylinder 2 misfire to determine if in fact it is the injector thats the issue? and can i do that without replacing the rings and decompressor rings simply to diagnose? or can i casue damage this way? My original issue was after hard acceleration especially on the highway the car was choking / shaking. I have replaced the coils and spark plugs , which seemed to fix the issue for a month. few days ago i accelerated hard again and it went into limp mode and i am getting the codes above. Beforfe the limp mode I also got a code 29D9 Misfire at low tank fill level. prior and in addition the the codes above. Any suggestions? if it was the HPFP failing wouldnt I have issues with more than 1 cylinder?
Thank you so much for this informative video! Lately my N54 experienced a misfire in cylinder 1 as well as really a rough cold start with frequent hiccups. A local shop couldn't find the issue but I suspect that it's a leaky injector. Could a leaky injector be the cause? I am not getting any fault codes pertaining to the HPFP. New NGK spark plugs and a precision raceworks ignition kit unfortunately did not resolve the issue either.
I have a somewhat similar issue on 3, changed plugs and coil without any change, I replaced the injector seal and decoupler yesterday and it seemed to have fixed it, but today it's misfiring again at start and low rpms. Waiting on a new injector, but hoping that's the issue. I did drive it earlier with some added techron fuel cleaner for about an hour, but still not right at idle. I think mine are index 1 injectors, so prolly need replaced anyway.
Yes, to me it sounds like it could be an injector issue. Hard to pin-point it exactly. But you could let the car sit overnight and then remove the spark plug in the morning and see if it smells of fuel or has fuel on it. If so, I'd bet on an injector.
Mike Davies I’ve had rough cold starts with lots of hiccups lately too. Had a pretty bad misfire in cylinder 6. Got code p112f I believe?? Shop said it’s related to injectors. Exhaust smells of fuel
Just swapped my injector and so far so good. I checked the rough idle in INPA and it was going into the red beforehand, now everything is in sync. Purring like a loud direct injection engine.
Hey mate mine had the same issue its defiently a leaky injector my mechanic swaped injector 6 with injector one and the missfire went from cylinder 6 to 1 so defiently injector
Hello I purchased new (or so says the listing) index 12 injectors. They didn’t come capped. What should I do? Do I need to replace the seal on the nozzle? Or are they good? Please help I need some advice. Thanks!
I have a cranking noise(sounds like something dragging) coming from my 2013 f10 whenever I turn left or right. Want to know if it’s an easy fix or if I take it to a shop? I am under warranty
Hey man I followed all the steps to coding and the engine malfunction light came on. After letting the car warm up and test driving I turned it off and it back on engine malfunction light still comes on. Any guess what it could be?
Bro wazzup from Wisconsin! Lol I got flamed on facebook buying 8 used ones for $350 on ebay from a auto salvage person with over 8000 feedback. Has those engraved codes he had other ones out of other cars but wasnt priced by index so when I seen 8 authentic index 12 injectors from i believe a BMW X5M 2010 or 2011... I jumped on it! People I think just didnt believe the $350 price tag for 8 used lol.
@@jake_spence Yea was excited to see this he was selling other used parts from this salvaged vehicle so it looked pretty legit along with other higher end salvaged car parts and over 8000 99.8% feedback. Was out of a 4.4L V8 2010 X5M I think they had like 560 hp not sure if those are turbocharged I would guess with those factory numbers yes... Someone else noted that index 12 was not out in 2010 so they probably had less than 102k on them from the salvaged car they were taken from. Now what to do with the extra 2 lol. Also I use protool to code (very quick). It was like $145 but I needed it to look at some problems after the mosfets i replaced in my MSD80 DME (problem DME unlike the MSD81). Bank 2 injectors must have been stock 08 index because removing them were a very very serious PITA.... I broke the connector on 4 working on getting injector 5 out... I got my solder iron out and replaced a few parts but now have to make it waterproof somehow cuz it would suck if that is junk cuz of a plug on such a expensive injector sought after...
@@jake_spence I was on index 05 and 08 they replaced some in 2011 from the dealer. Car runs like a dream now no more studder after I give it gas after coming down an off ramp and such. Start ups are much smoother now and better mpg (but who drives these for mpg lol)
I had the situation where two of the four new Injectors I bought were seemingly defective so I had to put back two of the old.ones while I wait for the replavements to.arrive starting showing symptoms after driving and parking for over an hour do I code the old ones using the old values and the new ones with the new values ?
Hello .Your video is awesome. I have to change my 535ix injectors and i have some questions. What was the problem with oil leaking over the injectors ? I just want to know if i see the same thing.
I've been slowly working on the video. It's going to be lumped into the complete suspension overhaul. Right now the video is looking to be 45 mins long or so, maybe even more. Hopefully that's something people want to sit down and watch!
What mileage was your car when you had to do this? Im about to do this job on my European e90 325i, with the n53 engine (basically a naturally aspirated n54, im aware you guys dont have the n53) so its the exact same job. My car is on 60k miles and already needs this job done, so I thought id ask how long yours lasted. Thanks
Knowing that I need them, I've been putting off getting the index 12s because of the steep price. This video came at the right time 😅
I put them off as well, but the cold starts kept getting worse. You'll be glad when you finally replace them!
SAme here last night I searched for new ones and saw the $1300 price tag I was thinking of starting a IRA to fund the maintenance of this car
Keep your eye out on ebay I got a set of 8 for $350 from an auto part salvage seller on ebay out of a 2010 V8 X5M. He was pricing them by quantity because he had some others from other cars index 07 and 09 that were 299.99 for 6. He was a big seller so idk if he/she/they know what the indexes even are...
@Vehicle Virals - I saw in your video you installed a set of Delphis - were they not good?
ignore me - that was coils!
As my car sits in the shop I stumble onto this video... I can’t believe how easy u made this look. I’m in shock bro, u are literally saving me trading in the car I love, unbelievable. Quote from shop 1 3500$ quote from shop 2 4300$ what a rip off
Dude I've been delaying my injectors because I couldn't get that German Inpa software to work on my laptop or connect to my OBD. If this app you are using really works, this is a life saver
Just got index 12’s for my 335 and the app saved my life with coding the injectors it made it so easy
You failed to mention the importance of how the hold down brackets are orientated when re-installing. They are pre-bent and act as a spring loaded device to soften the impact from the combustion process along with the decoupler rings. If installed upside down, they don't function in that manner and can cause wear in the head bore where the injector fits into, eventually enlarging it, usually into an oval, and cause compression leaks and misfires. If left unchecked and installed wrong, it can, and will, ruin the head.
with all this talk, you failed to say how as well. the bracket is bowed. install it like looking at a rainbow, not upside rainbow
Thanks for that info.
For anyone here wanting to do this, please do NOT use Pen caps!! You will cause so many issues down the line with the seals. Even if you have to buy the tools and return them, you're going to kill your engine. People on the E90 forums have complained that this has killed their engine as the seal was not properly on there. 116$ for the tools, 75$ used sounds a lot better than buying a whole new engine or repairing your newly melted head.
doesn’t matter how you do it. as long as you can confirm it is sealing that’s all that matters. these tools work the same way, they are both compressing the seal.
@@delta8447 You're an owner, not a mechanic. Already had to do 4 n54 motors from 23 year old kids using pencaps due to them either breaking the seal or not sealing properly. This is backed by the e90 forums as well. I made various post with photos on the e90 forums due to this. If you wanna use pen caps instead of the "proper" tool then you should sell your car.
@@N54.S6lol you sound. Mad bro
@@N54.S6sell it to chumps like you
@@judedecamp2522 Elaborate. 🥴
The spark plugs you replaced with should have been 3 prong Bosch. They were updated from one to three prongs.
Great Video. Just replaced my son's e60 with brand new index 12, spark plugs and walnut blast. The car has gained noticeable power gain in all range. Big difference...
I believe he's using gapped colder plugs maybe one step or two step colder. I use two step colder ngk on mine and they are 1 prung which is what's use on these cars when running higher power. The stock ones miss fire at high power.
RJ is correct, I'm using gappable 1 prong plugs. The Bosch 3 prong plugs are OEM, not the best for modified BMWs. Once you start modding, you want the NGK 1 prong plugs to adjust the gap and heat level. But if you're stock, the Bosch 3 prong plugs are fine. Walnut blast is another great maintenance item, glad to hear your son's E60 is feeling much better!
The injector brackets that have a E10 bolt is 115inlbs/13nm/10ftlbs fyi.
Hey Bro, when you change coils, injectors, and plugs, you really should clear all adaptations so that the DME can restart the fuel settings. Don’t forget to reset throttle pedal throw after you clear all adaptations. This will force a quicker learn than just driving around for 100 miles and letting it smooth out. Peace.
Bob Cooper what advantages does this bring at all? I’ve never seen anybody suggest this after each coil, plug or even injectors change. I’ve done them all on my n54 and never had problems without doing an adapt reset.
I've also never reset adaptations for these maintenance items. However, I don't think it would hurt anything by doing so. If you're troubleshooting issues, it's a good idea to reset adaptations. Otherwise if you're just doing maintenance, I think it's not needed.
I got tired of waiting for a recall for my injectors in a 2007 e90 335i. Installed some new index 12's today using this video. There was a set of "index 1" injectors in the car--Which seemed pretty old. I have owned the car since 2009 and never swapped them. They never had any noticeable issues. I just figured it was time.
Index 1’s are actually known to be one of the best, after 11’s and 12’s
Also the correct way is to pull the fuel pump fuse and run the car until it shuts off, then start it a few more times until it won’t run anymore. Never take chances with high pressure lines
This was awesome Jake. You make it look easy....I'm sure it's much harder but doable Thank you for putting this together for us. 👍
I think with the right tools and enough time, anyone can do this. Happy to help, thanks for watching!
I'd probably buy the index 12s new just to avoid a bad seal, this looks just about as easy as spark plugs. protool makes it too easy. thanks for the video
Thanks for the information. That was super easy and to think I was about to pay someone to install and code cylinder 4 injector in my car. I will be ordering the required equipment and doing it myself. N54life
I have to replace injector #4 also and I will be doing it tomorrow since it's so easy. Thanks for the information
Same here. I am just wondering WHY injector #4 so common
Wish I had gotten index 12's way back when they were going for like 700 on FCPEURO 😩
I remember those days. Luckily I got index 12s for my 135i when they were around that price at least 3-4 years ago.
@@jake_spence I have old index 7 injectors... Is there a used market for them? How did u get rid of ur old ones?
@@insaac I don't think there is much of a market for them. I still have mine. I don't think they're worth anything because they were leaking. If yours are guaranteed to be leak-free, you could try listing them on eBay or the FB groups.
I wanted to buy some and noticed I already have them!!! Not until I pulled motor
Returned mine from fcp for a refund
@@erickromero010 lol luckyyyy!
I blame you for braking my e10 bolt inside my engine. I set my torque wrench to 20FLB & broke it. The torque spec is 13nm.
Hey I just wanna day you’ve been a big help to me with learning more about a engine itself and how to take care of it, also me and my ( bro ) plan to buy bmws this summer and I want the same one you have🥺I wanted the 135i first but I can’t afford 400-500$ Insurance for that car a month🤷🏽slow but surely I’m learning a lot more about this care and this fascinating N54 engine💯kinda been in my notes building my own setup as I keep watching your videos, oldest to new👍🏽great help, good guy💯
Hey man! Thanks for watching. I appreciate that and am glad it's inspiring you. Insurance should not be $400-500 per month on a 135i! But keep saving and keep learning, I did the same thing before I finally got into this platform.
Look into a BMW 128i 6MT, if the 135i is too much for insurance. Should be cheaper than a twin turbo rwd coupe lol. Theyre fun and light cars. Plus with a few mods and the oem 330i 3-Stage Intake Manifold, and a tune you'll be t about 300HP crank HP. With a great sounding, quick revving, amd extremely responsive engine in a great chassis. The 128i & 135i share the same chassis and lotss of other parts. They will both handle amazing with the proper mods. For example, a 328i is 230hp, a 330i is 255hp stock, and a 335i is 300hp stock. But a 128i is also 300-400lbs lighter than a 335i. Plus youd be rocking the last, most advanced (Full-VANOS), Naturally Aspirated Inline-6 BMW made after the E46 M3's motor.
With these current prices I’ll have to try this
I would’ve needed this but checked and have 12’s
I was so happy
Liked and commented so others can find this helpful.
If one of my twelves decides to go.. will it be a simple swap in future or will I have to code the 12 again(
Nice! Glad to see you already have index 12s. You will have to code the new serial numbers from the new injector if you swap them over.
Good video. Like usual on these cars knowledge is power. Your other subscriber telling us about the bracket orientation was helpful too.
Not much, thanks for asking! Im installing a new N63TU2 and am researching xferinf my old injectors ( yah i tested them).
You are the man! From the latest Injectors to get to HOW TO EASILY CODE THEM, unlike other youtube clowns that ALWAYS NEVER show how to code them but you show how easy it is and how soo much money will be saved by doing this ourselves and not letting the Stealersheeps take advantage of the ignorant!
Thank you very much for your precious time and effort in showing all of this to the world!
Using pre owned Injectors is not very smart
THE BEST VIDEO IVE WATCHED SO FAR PLUS WITHOUT ANY PRO TOOLS YOU DID IT WITH A PEN CAP 😏😎
Nice job! The best tip is that Pro Tool. I am going to get me one of them!
It's a great app! But it does cost alittle bit.
Great content Jake! Also spot on with the diagnosis on both plugs and valve cover. I need that injector puller tool.
Thanks for watching Steve!
A word of advice to anyone, make sure you don’t strip out the bolt that holds that bracket down. The tech that did my injectors must have stripped it and when I overboosted over 30 psi it blew those 2 injectors out. Luckily I was able to tap a larger size thread on the head and tighten the bracket back down with a larger bolt.
Good reminder. With the proper tools and torque specs, you shouldn't have any issues stripping bolts or threads. But I'm glad you got it fixed, shame that a proper tech would have that issue.
Happened to me a bit ago, got cross-threaded then bolt broke off in the head.. Time sert is the way to go
Pro Tool is AMAZING! I bought it and have never used INPA since. Jake's channel is the best N54 or should I say was when he was making content. Unfortunately he's obviously too busy doing other things in his life these days to make much content. I can't blame him if it makes him happy but it's a big loss for the rest of us. Sad face here. I am now watching "Zero to 60" to scratch that N54 itch LOL. But love Jake still! I was hoping the he was going to tell us some way of buying injectors of much cheaper than they are. But he's showing how to DIY to save the cash of getting someone else to do it. Which is great advice and he does a super job as usual. But I was hoping..... LOL.
Good video Having refurbished and tested dozens of sets of these Injectors,testing the spray patterns,piezo stack integrity and leak testing at 205 bar,the biggest problem with these Injectors is fuel separation that causes the Injector to get sticky and fall out of its original calibration.The fact that you mentioned the symptom got worse in the cold,,points towards the direction of the waxes,varnish and olefiifins that forms during the continuous stop start and heat soak that percolates the fuel and causes the issue in the 1st place.This occurs in any of the index #'s including 12's.
Where can we send injectors to have the piezo stack recalibrated?
So dude, the concern i have is the method of replacing the tip o ring seal. Reason being is because when you buy the set new the seals come installed on the new injectors with a cap on the tip. Once you remove the cap you only have a limited amount of time to plug the injector into the engine until the ring seals EXPANDS by itself!
What you have done is expanded them pre maturely, thus i doubt the seals are going to naturally expand to seal properly. Im surprised your buddy at the dealership didn't lend the proper tool for that...
I understand your concern. It isn't the most ideal way to do it, but it has been working great for months now. No issues.
The fact is even with the proper tool, it is still a pen like thing to make it expand first.. same theory... just easier with the 3 tightening metal presser.
Best injector video on TH-cam hands down. So if I already have index 12, can I just replace seals and such and keep the injectors?
Also am wondering
Yes, you can do that. However, if your index 12s are working fine, I wouldn't remove them to replace the seals and such.
Jake Spence not sure if they are or not. All I know is that my idle is rough with lots of hiccups and I’ve had a misfire in cylinder 6. I was told my code p112f was related to injectors and I need to replace them. How can I determine if the injectors are okay once I remove them? How can I tell they are bad?
I got the same code on mine and it runs really bad under 2k rpm so I guess I’ll be doing this soon
Alex Feole just took it to my local BMW shop. Great people, very knowledgeable about 335’s. They said my p112f code was old and only happened once. Likely due to a boost leak. They smoke tested it and found no significant leak and confirmed I probably don’t have injector issues and was mostly likely due to bad e85 and carbon build up. Cylinder 6 is notorious for carbon build up. They recommend a walnut blasting if you are having consistent cylinder 6 misfires. Make sure to swap coils and sparks to make sure it isn’t an ignition issue.
Just fixed faulty vc, this is next. Informative. 💯
A new(2020) N54 injector recall effects cars made between 2007 - 2008. The dealerships are required to replace all injectors to Index 12. Many dealers do not have have the recall
Yes! This is worth looking into.
Great video and great content Jake, thanks from Australia!
It's still crazy to me that my videos are watched worldwide! Thanks for tuning in.
Great job bro👌I didn't even know that you can coding injectors with protool. Time for buying protool 😁
It's been a life-safer for me! Worth it, and you can use it on any BMW, not VIN-locked.
There is now a recall on injectors for 2007-2008 n54 models. Not sure the exact months but it's a real recall!
True, definitely worth looking into!
If you don't have one of the 2007-2008 models there is also an extended warranty from BMW for 10 years/120k miles on the fuel injectors. It's listed under "SIB 01 17 15"
but on a more serious note, THANK YOU for the bic pen cap trick!!!! Now that's worth a like, and subscribe!!!
Ask me how I know, I tried to torque them to 20ft lbs like you said and I snapped the torx bolt. It’s been a nightmare trying to get it out.
Good video bro u just saved a ton of money on this project 😊 n I was looking for a tool to buy to scan / program my n54
Fantastic video very well done can't wait to do this on my n54 335i
That's great ! My DIY is coming upgrade owing to your video. Thank you !!!!
Ive had to do this before and it works BUT i would spend the $80-90 for the actual installation tools
True, but if someone is in a pinch like I was and didn't have any tools local, this will work.
Best strategy ever.
Screw the actual tool.
Lmao. 😆🤣😂
Thanks, video helped a lot doing injectors and valve cover gasket on my s 63 X6m engine!
good looks on the info helped me out alot .This was very informative
I have index 6 on my 135, upgrade coming soon i guess. awesome video
Great video . 👏🏼 can you please let me know why do we have to decoding injectors . What will happens if the mechanic didn’t code my injector ?
Thanks a lot
Great video! Intimidating upgrade made very simple!
Replaced mine not that long ago due to a misfire code, haven't had problems since.
Glad you fixed it!
It would be nice you would explain how you have diagnosed that injectors are damaged and not anything else. Any way nice video
True. Inspecting spark plugs after a night of sitting to find them covered in fuel was a tell-tail sign to me.
Hi mate thank u so much for da amazing video am excited can't wait 2 do mine.. Just one question what happens if I didn't code them?
Can I use a K-can obd II cable with the ap? The one in your link is not available.
Great video i need to replace my injectors on my n43
Yes, I believe you can.
Great video now i can do it by myself, thanks man.
No problem, that's what the video is for. Happy to help!
Justa want to thank you for that video. Very helpful. I’m having a misfire on cylinder 5 on my 2008 535xi I already swapped a plug and coil from another cylinder and still get the misfire. I’m thinking is a leaking injector. Do you think I can just change one injector??
Good glear video. Would it be a good idea to lightly grease the mating surface of the injector with ceramic grease before installing? This would make them easier to remove in future. Copper grease is no good as it can cause a reaction with the alumium head.
Great video! You're taking the fear out of enjoying these maintenance jobs. Will that pro tool app be used to increase my Boost?
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching. The ProTool app cannot be used to increase your boost. You will need JB4 or MHD for that.
Proud of you ❤️
Thanks babe 😉
You are the best Jake
So cool your vedio
Many thanks,
Is it correct coding only enter six digit number after new injectors as your video ?
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Glad you found it! Thanks for the support 🤘
I believe BMW has extended the warranty on these to 10 years/120kmi. It’s not an official recall, but you have to inquire about it.
I think if the injectors are below index 12 they will replace them free of charge.
That warranty is only on certain years, makes and models. My 2009 335i does not qualify. You can check your eligibility here: www.bmw-rp.com/production/bmw/reimbursement_bmw_portal.nsf
no recall in UK.... you guys are lucky in US
I got so lucky I just picked up an e90 335i with 68k miles... index 12's were just put in by the previous owner.
Awesome, that's a great thing to have done by the PO!
Are you changing the valve cover gasket, spark plug seals, check the spark plugs to see any oil, and the oil to be on the safe side? Gotta love an oil leak can lead to all kinds of problems.
I'm not exactly sure what you're asking, but yes, oil leaks are no fun 😒
Jake great job.. You mentioned during video that you bought the injectors on EBay.. REmanufactured is it ok to buy them used. New they are two mortgage payments lol.. If so EBay is where I’ll go to buy them.. Plus couplers?
Great video...!!! It would be nice if you mention the license cost of protool... 👍👍👍
Good point! I can't even remember, I purchased it many months ago.
@@jake_spence around $200 ish, I bought it based on this video
Jake can you help me and clear thing up for me, If i buy the black market port injection kit would that replace my injectors so I wouldn't have to purchase the expensive index 12 injectors and have room for more power with the additional fuel? I want to replace my old injectors but if buying a new port injection kit upgrade would accomplish the same thing why would people spend 1k+ on index 12 injectors? Thanks for everything you do! love the videos and your channel
Hey man! Good question. The port injection kit just adds 6 additional injectors, it is not a direct replacement for the OEM injectors. Two completely different styles and setups. You need to retain the OEM injectors. Port injectors work in addition to the factory injectors to supply even more fuel.
Jake Spence that makes perfect sense thanks man. Keep up the content 🙂
Do you have a video on how to code the battery???
I do! Watch now: th-cam.com/video/QPHUAns5-1Q/w-d-xo.html
Every injector tool I've used has the seal tool inside the shaft. There's a cap holding it inside
Hi Jake, you mentioned doing a video on the gasket replacement did you ever make one ??
I couldn’t find 😢
Works! Appreciate the video
MUCH needed video🙏🏻🙏🏻
Happy to help! Thanks for watching.
Did you find the initial rough running after injectors replaced improved after either the spark plug change or coding of the injectors?
I have a n55 335i 2011 does the index number make a difference im tuned and want to put down more power and possibly go docrace this summer, what are recommended injectors??
N55 uses different injectors, so this video won't apply to you.
Bro... Perfect timing, I have a slight mis on idle and about to order these. 💪
Also, can you update the link to the injectors, link isn't working for me.
I updated the link, please try again. Thanks for watching!
Great advice! Went stage 2 and it seems like 5 out of the 6 injectors started to leak. I'm probably going to go 1 bank used 1 bank new. Are the used ones still doing alright?
Great Video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
2 years later they are now 2500 dollars a set and back ordered for a year. Glad I got mine from fcp last year 😂
the link for the cable didnt work. can you send the link or what the cable part is please. thank you.
Im not sure if its my injector that's failing or my hpfp, Im getting codes 29CD - Combustion misfires, cylinder 1, 2AAF Fuel pump, plausibility and 2E18 - Firing Cylinder 1. its on limp mode now. Can i switch the injector 1 and 2 to see if im getting cylinder 2 misfire to determine if in fact it is the injector thats the issue? and can i do that without replacing the rings and decompressor rings simply to diagnose? or can i casue damage this way?
My original issue was after hard acceleration especially on the highway the car was choking / shaking. I have replaced the coils and spark plugs , which seemed to fix the issue for a month. few days ago i accelerated hard again and it went into limp mode and i am getting the codes above.
Beforfe the limp mode I also got a code 29D9 Misfire at low tank fill level. prior and in addition the the codes above.
Any suggestions? if it was the HPFP failing wouldnt I have issues with more than 1 cylinder?
Thank you so much for this informative video! Lately my N54 experienced a misfire in cylinder 1 as well as really a rough cold start with frequent hiccups. A local shop couldn't find the issue but I suspect that it's a leaky injector. Could a leaky injector be the cause? I am not getting any fault codes pertaining to the HPFP. New NGK spark plugs and a precision raceworks ignition kit unfortunately did not resolve the issue either.
I have a somewhat similar issue on 3, changed plugs and coil without any change, I replaced the injector seal and decoupler yesterday and it seemed to have fixed it, but today it's misfiring again at start and low rpms. Waiting on a new injector, but hoping that's the issue. I did drive it earlier with some added techron fuel cleaner for about an hour, but still not right at idle. I think mine are index 1 injectors, so prolly need replaced anyway.
Yes, to me it sounds like it could be an injector issue. Hard to pin-point it exactly. But you could let the car sit overnight and then remove the spark plug in the morning and see if it smells of fuel or has fuel on it. If so, I'd bet on an injector.
Mike Davies I’ve had rough cold starts with lots of hiccups lately too. Had a pretty bad misfire in cylinder 6. Got code p112f I believe?? Shop said it’s related to injectors. Exhaust smells of fuel
Just swapped my injector and so far so good. I checked the rough idle in INPA and it was going into the red beforehand, now everything is in sync. Purring like a loud direct injection engine.
Hey mate mine had the same issue its defiently a leaky injector my mechanic swaped injector 6 with injector one and the missfire went from cylinder 6 to 1 so defiently injector
Hello 🤗 Index 12 works on bmw X5 2011 xdrive35i ?
Is it safe to start the engine and check for leaks before coding in the new injectors?
Yes it is.
Hello I purchased new (or so says the listing) index 12 injectors. They didn’t come capped. What should I do? Do I need to replace the seal on the nozzle? Or are they good? Please help I need some advice. Thanks!
I have a cranking noise(sounds like something dragging) coming from my 2013 f10 whenever I turn left or right. Want to know if it’s an easy fix or if I take it to a shop? I am under warranty
Could be a million things. Hard to say without looking at it. Take it in because you have a warranty.
Hey man I followed all the steps to coding and the engine malfunction light came on. After letting the car warm up and test driving I turned it off and it back on engine malfunction light still comes on. Any guess what it could be?
Fake index 12s?
Bro wazzup from Wisconsin! Lol I got flamed on facebook buying 8 used ones for $350 on ebay from a auto salvage person with over 8000 feedback. Has those engraved codes he had other ones out of other cars but wasnt priced by index so when I seen 8 authentic index 12 injectors from i believe a BMW X5M 2010 or 2011... I jumped on it! People I think just didnt believe the $350 price tag for 8 used lol.
That's a great deal! These injectors were used in many different BMWs so there are a lot of chances for index 12s to end up on eBay. Nice score.
@@jake_spence Yea was excited to see this he was selling other used parts from this salvaged vehicle so it looked pretty legit along with other higher end salvaged car parts and over 8000 99.8% feedback. Was out of a 4.4L V8 2010 X5M I think they had like 560 hp not sure if those are turbocharged I would guess with those factory numbers yes... Someone else noted that index 12 was not out in 2010 so they probably had less than 102k on them from the salvaged car they were taken from. Now what to do with the extra 2 lol. Also I use protool to code (very quick). It was like $145 but I needed it to look at some problems after the mosfets i replaced in my MSD80 DME (problem DME unlike the MSD81). Bank 2 injectors must have been stock 08 index because removing them were a very very serious PITA.... I broke the connector on 4 working on getting injector 5 out... I got my solder iron out and replaced a few parts but now have to make it waterproof somehow cuz it would suck if that is junk cuz of a plug on such a expensive injector sought after...
@@jake_spence I was on index 05 and 08 they replaced some in 2011 from the dealer. Car runs like a dream now no more studder after I give it gas after coming down an off ramp and such. Start ups are much smoother now and better mpg (but who drives these for mpg lol)
I tried this the pen cap doesn’t work unfortunately the gasket stretched so it does not fit inside the pen cap
I had the situation where two of the four new Injectors I bought were seemingly defective so I had to put back two of the old.ones while I wait for the replavements to.arrive starting showing symptoms after driving and parking for over an hour do I code the old ones using the old values and the new ones with the new values ?
Might wanna unhook the battery first for the off chance you prime the fuel pumps.
Should also note there is a wait time before starting the car to allow for the seal to expand .
That's a good idea!
Good video, I got answer how to code the injectors by protool
I don't understand why you have to code those things could you please explain the reason for that Jake by the way your channel is great
Hello .Your video is awesome. I have to change my 535ix injectors and i have some questions. What was the problem with oil leaking over the injectors ? I just want to know if i see the same thing.
Valve Cover /Seal time 8:49
_the link of the programming cable doesnt really work. can you tell me the name of that programming cable that you plug to the obdii port?_
When is the diff swap video coming out?
I've been slowly working on the video. It's going to be lumped into the complete suspension overhaul. Right now the video is looking to be 45 mins long or so, maybe even more. Hopefully that's something people want to sit down and watch!
Nice DIY Jake. And I like this ProTool app. Dutch regards, Nico
@@jake_spence I will be doing the same swap soon, but i wanted to see how it should be done first. :)
Thank you for this helpful video 👍👍👍👍👍👍
How do you get the cap over the seal when its stretched!
Jake are you able to remove injectors to clean them, and put them back in without having to replace plastic ring?
Thank you once again for the great video
No problem Tommy. Thanks for watching!
it’s a pity you can’t get this app on your iphone :(
Agreed! I wish they'd make on for iPhone.
If I replace my valve cover gasket and use the same injectors would I have to program them again to the car after disconnecting them?
What mileage was your car when you had to do this? Im about to do this job on my European e90 325i, with the n53 engine (basically a naturally aspirated n54, im aware you guys dont have the n53) so its the exact same job. My car is on 60k miles and already needs this job done, so I thought id ask how long yours lasted. Thanks
How am I supposed to use the diagnostic app with an iPad? It appears that is only available in the Google play store.? Help!