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BMW 3 Series E46 car engine ignition system
Technical data
Cylinder firing order 4-cylinder engines - 1-3-4-2 6-cylinder engines - 1-5-3-6-2-4 Ignition advance - Under control of the electronic control unit -...
Cylinder firing order 4-cylinder engines - 1-3-4-2 6-cylinder engines - 1-5-3-6-2-4 Ignition advance - Under control of the electronic control unit -...
General information and precautions
General information The ignition system is controlled by the electronic engine control unit (ECU). The ignition system is combined with the fuel injection...
General information The ignition system is controlled by the electronic engine control unit (ECU). The ignition system is combined with the fuel injection...
Ignition system — check
1. If a malfunction occurs in the ignition/fuel supply system, first make sure that it is not caused by poor connections or careless maintenance. Check the...
1. If a malfunction occurs in the ignition/fuel supply system, first make sure that it is not caused by poor connections or careless maintenance. Check the...
Ignition coils — removal and installation
4-cylinder engine M43TU Removal 1. Each spark plug is equipped with a separate ignition coil. All coils are connected into a common module, which is located...
4-cylinder engine M43TU Removal 1. Each spark plug is equipped with a separate ignition coil. All coils are connected into a common module, which is located...
Knock sensor — removal and installation
4-cylinder engine M43TU Removal 1. Two knock sensors are bolted to the left wall of the cylinder block. One sensor detects knock in cylinders 1 and 2, and the...
4-cylinder engine M43TU Removal 1. Two knock sensors are bolted to the left wall of the cylinder block. One sensor detects knock in cylinders 1 and 2, and the...
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