Re: sick E36 M3 - continued

[alex.fadeev@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Guys,
Thanks for you suggestions on fixing my car.

I've since gotten hold of a code reader that flashed error code #32
deciphered as "coil issues on cylinder #1". Since there were only codes for
cylinders 1, 2 and 3, I assume it's the first pair. Doesn't really matter.
I took all six of them out and other than occasional drops of oil (nothing
major) all six look nice and crack or scorching free. What's more, all six
spark plugs are healthy light brown with no signs of excessive oil or fuel
contamination or any other combustion chamber issues.
I'm all but ready to rule out the coils (original 7 year 69K mile old
Behr's) or spark issues.
The fuel mixture does not appear to be too rich (plugs show no signs of
being bathed in gas), but I do not believe I can completely rule out
running a lean mixture (vacuum leaks/HFM?).
Back on the trail of electrical (relays or DME) and crank position sensor
(-s?) problems.

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alex f
hot stumbling/stalling '95 M3 with a jumpy tech

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