I just went through the same thing on a 2012 X5 N55. Cylinder 5 had the same failure of the 'white' powder. Changed all 6 ignition coils and spark plugs. I had to remove the cabin air filter to access cylinder 5 and 6.
Yep, very good. Coils & plugs need to be changed more often if you run on Ethanol, which this engine does very well with just a simple reprog. Love this engine, powerful, sober, and runs on ethanol
I really wanted to see that bracket in the back come off. I’m having issues with #5. For some reason my mechanic decided to change the injectors first.
Hey nice work I got a question i got 2014 bmw x3 2.0L When the engine is cold it doesn’t accelerate and it’s seems like you are hitting the brakes after it’s in the operation temperature it’s running smooth I don’t know if you have any idea how to fix that i will appreciate that
I replaced all the coils and plugs and I still get the transmission light on and abs, misfire on all the cylinders, but the car runs, I don't know what to do, help 😢
Beyond that, I’m not sure. That should have cleared it up. Your worse case scenario is to get a dealership quote. These newer bmws I don’t know as well as the early 2000s 3 series
The valve cover vent hose typically breaks due to the heat cycling. It is recommended to order one when removing that pipe because it almost certainly will break if the car is several years old.
It didn’t give me a specific cylinder. Just said "random misfire" if I remember right. and yes the plug looked ok. but the owner just said to replace them. Car had over 70k on the original plugs and they wanted them replaced.
I just saw a video a day ago where someone said a 12 point 14 mil deep socket worked just fine on these weird plugs. He didn't say anything about having to grind it thinner.
Around 70k miles. It won’t hurt them to run until you start noticing they are slightly off. But it’s always better to be proactive instead of reactive with maintenance
I've owned and ran BMW for over 13 years at this point. never had to replace a pack due to failure. I've done preventative maintenance before. but never had one fail.
Hey bro. I just have a question about my e36. I bought an aftermarket front bumper and I can’t get it it fit properly, the reinforcement bar still shows by about an inch, right underneath the grills. Got any ideas ?
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I just went through the same thing on a 2012 X5 N55. Cylinder 5 had the same failure of the 'white' powder. Changed all 6 ignition coils and spark plugs. I had to remove the cabin air filter to access cylinder 5 and 6.
It happens. Glad you were able to diagnose and repair. Other than this one issue, our n55 x3 has been bullet proof!
Yep, very good. Coils & plugs need to be changed more often if you run on Ethanol, which this engine does very well with just a simple reprog. Love this engine, powerful, sober, and runs on ethanol
I really wanted to see that bracket in the back come off. I’m having issues with #5. For some reason my mechanic decided to change the injectors first.
Sorry I didn’t show every detail. There are a bunch of different videos. I would have thought someone showed that specific part.
@@TenzaMotorsports I figured it out
Hey nice work
I got a question i got 2014 bmw x3 2.0L
When the engine is cold it doesn’t accelerate and it’s seems like you are hitting the brakes after it’s in the operation temperature it’s running smooth I don’t know if you have any idea how to fix that i will appreciate that
Engine codes? What trouble shooting have you done?
I replaced all the coils and plugs and I still get the transmission light on and abs, misfire on all the cylinders, but the car runs, I don't know what to do, help 😢
Beyond that, I’m not sure. That should have cleared it up. Your worse case scenario is to get a dealership quote. These newer bmws I don’t know as well as the early 2000s 3 series
Check your battery. When the modern cars start lighting up like a Christmas tree, the battery is often getting weak.
The valve cover vent hose typically breaks due to the heat cycling. It is recommended to order one when removing that pipe because it almost certainly will break if the car is several years old.
This is true. Always best to replace proactively instead of waiting for leaks to happen.
Haven't had this problem, but if I do I'm ready. Thank You.
Thanks for posting the video. Did you have to disconnect the battery first?
Yes. Always disconnect the battery when working with electrical.
Delphi coils and Bosch plugs, no wonder it wasn't running right 😉
I’m not sure what the original coil pack is. But the plugs were Bosch. All is good now!
I agree. Plugs should be NGK. Coils Bosch.
2005 Nissan Cube
What cylinder did your scan tool say was not firing properly?? Those plugs look good.
It didn’t give me a specific cylinder. Just said "random misfire" if I remember right. and yes the plug looked ok. but the owner just said to replace them. Car had over 70k on the original plugs and they wanted them replaced.
I just saw a video a day ago where someone said a 12 point 14 mil deep socket worked just fine on these weird plugs. He didn't say anything about having to grind it thinner.
Typically a standard socket is too large a diameter to fit. Buying a spark plug socket is cheap.
How long should i change the spark plugs ?
Around 70k miles. It won’t hurt them to run until you start noticing they are slightly off. But it’s always better to be proactive instead of reactive with maintenance
Why would it throw a transmission code if it’s misfiring
Asking the wrong person. I think it’s weird too.
BMW programs that in to drive you insane. It's a very short drive for some of us who have been tooling on Bimmers for years though.
Coil packs are notorious for failing. I’m surprised you never had one fail.
I've owned and ran BMW for over 13 years at this point. never had to replace a pack due to failure. I've done preventative maintenance before. but never had one fail.
Hey bro. I just have a question about my e36. I bought an aftermarket front bumper and I can’t get it it fit properly, the reinforcement bar still shows by about an inch, right underneath the grills. Got any ideas ?
Get a REAL bumper?
Very helpful information!
What did you set the spark plug gap to?
I just looked up what it’s recommended for a stock X3. I don't remember exactly what they were.
Thanks mate
Drive train malfunction??
That’s what the code said. It wasn’t actually a malfunction.
That last plug on f26 is a sumbitch