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    Were the misfires occurring on only one cylinder bank or both?

    Also, could you clarify on your RPM range?
    idle-2500 = random misfires. Meaning 2500-redline = working normal?

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    Before spending the hundreds of dollars on replacing O2s, I would find someone with a MODUS, SOLUS scanner from snapon or any other type of graphing scanner and watch for erroneous faults or strange readings. If nothing comes of that I would check your fuel pressure under 2500 and over 2500.

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    What kind of coils are you running?

    There was an SB for Bremi coils requiring complete replacement.
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    i had the same prob where id get the cel mad random for fuel adaption or randomn misfire every 6 months but the car always ran fine. then 2 months ago the car was misfiing outta blue and wouldnt run eventually. replaced three coils and all is well. i dont think switchin it around helps too much as i think when the coils act kinda funny its hard for the ecu to detect exactly where its coming from. mine was saying cyl 2 and 4(they fire toghehter) so i replaced coils 234 just to be safe and all was well.

    just re read it if you reversed the coil order that rreally wont help you as those cyls fire at the same time so when one is of the other "fine" cyl is likely to be affected possibly throwing it off and miisfire possibly detected there.

    this is the logic i used worked for me but i might have got lucky lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZeroG View Post
    What kind of coils are you running?

    There was an SB for Bremi coils requiring complete replacement.
    Curious to know which coils you used for replacement as well.

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    The coils might be a good cheap diagnostic, but at some point I'd be ready to pay a tech the $80 or $150 to diagnose the problem.

    With a scan tool they can track a lot of stuff that's going on real-time...

    Since it's RPM dependent I would consider the VANOS, but the coils have been a constant PITA on these cars too.

    I have an intermittent miss, or at least it feels like I do, but it's not thowing a mis-fire code so I don't know what the deal is-
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    Multiple/random misfires often indicate a simple bad ground connection. Have you looked into this?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZeroG View Post
    What kind of coils are you running?

    There was an SB for Bremi coils requiring complete replacement.
    I thought the same but he said he'd switch the coils with different cyl. and same result. i agree if the oe coils are the bremi, i'd switch to the bosch. if they are the bosch and are recent coils then i'd concentrate on the O2s. get someone with the autoingenuity software to see what codes are stored OR take it to the dealer and spend the $100+ so they can tell you for sure what they think is the cure.
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    Take it an auto parts store that can scan the codes, it can help narrow it down. Also when was that las time you replaced the Fuel filter?

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    last time i replaced coils as a preventative maintenance, my car didn't like Bosch and Bosch plugs..
    installed Bremi coils and NGK plugs and problems solved...

    however it sounds you might have some issues with Vanos. maybe bolts are messed up, maybe gear.

    when was the last Valve adjustment?
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    not a genious here, but have done a lot of auto work and had some training. have to agree with you, about fuel/air mix. randome misfires scream lean mixture...... if you can get a vacuum haned pump, attach it to the EGR vaolve and see if it is hoolding.
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    I would suggest just pulling the O2 sensors out to see how dirty they are. Sometimes a wire brush to clean them off does it just fine. Replacements is at 100k by the book, but if you do alot of city driving, they can get "dirty" quicker

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    misfires

    I just went to the TIS and followed the trbl shooting guide for misfires, poor ops under full load, poor ops at idle, poor ops when cold, poor ops when warm.... you get the idea. all these send you to a fuel pressure check. its the only thing suggested.....


    ops= operation

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    Quote Originally Posted by abakos View Post
    The coils might be a good cheap diagnostic, but at some point I'd be ready to pay a tech the $80 or $150 to diagnose the problem.

    With a scan tool they can track a lot of stuff that's going on real-time...

    Since it's RPM dependent I would consider the VANOS, but the coils have been a constant PITA on these cars too.

    I have an intermittent miss, or at least it feels like I do, but it's not thowing a mis-fire code so I don't know what the deal is-
    I'll second this. You are wasting your time the engine control module can tell you what's wrong immediately. OBDII can't.

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    i agree

    No, I agree with your logic on the fuel demand.

    Damn, now I'm hooked.

    I believe these cars have an idle air control valve. Might want to check that. if its staying wide open for some reason you will probably get a lean misfire.... particularly at lower power settings.

    If the EGR is vacuum operated, you can use a hand-held vac pump and gauge to see if it holds vac. The diaphrams in all vac motors, switches, etc get brittle after lots of heat which the EGR deals with all the time.

    You can use a bottle of propane... I think it is propane that is used for soldering copper water pipes.... to test for vac leaks. Put the control valve on the bottle after removing the tip from it. Get a piece of vacuum line (3 ft or so) and stick on the end after removing the tip. KEEPING THE BOTTLE UPRIGHT, turn on just enough flow to be able to feel it as a slight breeze coming out of the end of the hose. Run that end along the different vac lines and components WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. If a leak is encounterred, a slight rise in RPMs will be heard. WARNING! I probably don't have to tell you that this operation could be a bit dangerous if not performed carefully. Well ventalated area etc. You must have 2 people! Have someone holding the bottle and watching that the hose doesn't get into something spinning or onto something HOT.

    I will take another look at the TIS..... might have to dig out my old school books!~ lol!
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    My friend's brother owns a 2008 645. He was experiencing the same exact issues with misfires, etc as you have explained. He traced the problem to a crankshaft position sensor. I checked Bavauto.com and they list the part number as Part # : 12 14 1 744 492 for the 2001 M3. Price is $95. I hope this is the culprit. Good luck.

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    propane

    Yeah, I am always a little reluctant to pass that one on. But it pulled my a** out of the hotseat a few times. Vehicles used to have a lot more vacuum lines and components than they do now. I added the part about having someone else hold the bottle and mind the hose, as that is the only problem I have ever had with it. With the engine running there is usually enough air movng to keep the propane from accumulating, but that sometimes makes it more difficult because the gas gets blown off target.

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    Check if you have any holes/cracks in the airbox or tubing to intake manifold. Sounds like the symptoms of two cars I worked on.
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    Hey did you ever figure this out?

    Here's what I've done to mine:
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    O2 sensors

    I experience the same issues as you.

    Cold start cycle = fine
    Warm start cycle = random misfires. It does not happen if I turn off the engine and restart it, only if the vehicle has been sitting for longer periods (like 10minutes or more) and I restart it again. Keep in mind that this only happens during te "warm-up" warm start cycle, if this make sense. Once the cycle is complete, it idles like a dream (or cream?)

    Car otherwise runs normally and no loss of power. My BAV tool doesn't indicate anything out of the ordinary when I scroll through the logs in "real-time." No CEL light, no hidden codes for anything. I'm leaning towards a bad TPS (the one under the intake manifold)
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    Seems like we're a good way into making up a checklist for the S54... My little intermittent miss is bugging the hell out of me!
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    Quote Originally Posted by abakos
    Seems like we're a good way into making up a checklist for the S54... My little intermittent miss is bugging the hell out of me!
    Have looked to see which coil packs you have?

    Bremi are known to have been a problem. The Bosch packs are the ones BMW is replacing under a recall letter

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    replace the MAF-just bc its "clean" doesnt mean its any good...would also explain why cold start your fine...

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    did anyone ever figure this out? I am having similar issues:

    http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=406481

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    Quote Originally Posted by Archangel308 View Post
    Have looked to see which coil packs you have?

    Bremi are known to have been a problem. The Bosch packs are the ones BMW is replacing under a recall letter
    I've got a full set of both, no change in symptoms.

    I've replaced everything except MAF and TPSs, which I have sitting in the garage. MAF goes away when I get my tune next week, so we'll see how this works out.
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