Misfire Cylinder 2 With Fuel Cut-Off
2012-2015 BMW 320i 2.0L I4 Turbo N20
Description
The DME detected a severe misfire on Cylinder 2 that triggered fuel injector shut-off. The catalytic converter protection system has deactivated the fuel injector for Cylinder 2 to prevent catalyst overheating.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light flashing
- Rough running
- Loss of power
- Engine vibration
Common Causes
- Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 2
- Worn spark plug Cylinder 2
- Faulty fuel injector Cylinder 2
- Low compression Cylinder 2
- Intake valve carbon buildup
Diagnostic Steps
- Check misfire counters per cylinder
- Swap ignition coil from Cylinder 2 to another
- Inspect and replace spark plug Cylinder 2
- Test fuel injector operation
- Compression test Cylinder 2
Repair Notes
Replace faulty ignition coil or spark plug on Cylinder 2.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0012Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0013Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0014Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0015Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P1346 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P1346 mean on a 2012-2015 BMW 320i?
P1346 stands for "Misfire Cylinder 2 With Fuel Cut-Off". The DME detected a severe misfire on Cylinder 2 that triggered fuel injector shut-off. The catalytic converter protection system has deactivated the fuel injector for Cylinder 2 to prevent catalyst overheating.
What are the symptoms of P1346 on a BMW 320i?
Common symptoms of P1346 include: Check Engine Light flashing, Rough running, Loss of power, Engine vibration.
What causes P1346 on a 2012-2015 BMW 320i?
Common causes of P1346 include: Faulty ignition coil Cylinder 2, Worn spark plug Cylinder 2, Faulty fuel injector Cylinder 2, Low compression Cylinder 2, Intake valve carbon buildup.