Consistent engine missfire, no check engine light

[Voluted]

I found a better source for the fault codes. For each code there is an explanation and the codes are e30 specific. Check it out:

http://e30world.com/fuel/BMW-E30-DME-Motronic-fault-codes

[quinn11m20]

sweet. I just printed it out that is better than my manual. thanks.

[Voluted]

Hey, bit of an update.

It turned out to be a plugged injector. When i did all my work to the car last year i didn't take the tank off and clean it out thoroughly, and i paid for it! So i took this time to install my new head unit, component speaker system + 3-ways for the back, new vacuum lines, new O2 sensor, and new resonator. should be done Monday at the latest! I'll get some pictures of the car soon as well. Summers here and i polished and waxed the car a couple weeks back.

[neo1985]

i hope thats what's wrong with my car too.. it sucks now.. feels like is choking.. and no power at all..sounds horriable too.. aii.... i hope i can get it fixed this week

[jgraves]

Have you washed the engine lately?  Water could have gotten to your spark plugs if you have.  It sounds stupid, but I've seen many people wash the engine and suddenly it starts running rough and they can't figure out why.

[juliea]

What's the remedy if water gets to your plugs? Do they need to be replaced or is there some way to "dry them out"?

[dwtaylorpdx]

I use a shop vac, just remove the wires, or coil packs and use the vac to suck the water out of the holes. I little shot of elertro-clean down each hole (Plugs in) not much just enough to collect the water up and let it sit open and make sure it all evaporates.

Many cars do this when they are Dual Overhead cam and have the deep plug wells.

Dave