Engine acts like it is going to quit running?

2004 BMW 330CI
121,607 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOBBY_BLACQ
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Hello, so i have this ongoing issue while I'm driving where it feels like 1 or 2 coils get disconnected and the engine acts like it's going to shut off after some seconds it picks up but doesn't really give full power. I have changed out all coils and plugs also changed my fuel pump, but the issue still lingers.
Feb 26, 2024 at 2:36 AM
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If the engine is misfiring it should have a code lets run the computer to see if any are stored, this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Also, please go over this guide to help see what's going on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

It sounds like you may have a fuel injector going out. Once we run the codes it should tell us which cylinder is having an issue so we can go from there, the fact it does not have the problem continuously is posting to something electronic which is good. Here is how to test a fuel injector and i have included instructions on how to swap out the injectors as well in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector


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Feb 26, 2024 at 12:14 PM
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BOBBY_BLACQ
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Hi Ken, thanks for the reply. Testing the injectors has been on my mind but i have been lazy to do that so I'm going to have that checked out. I used a Carly car scanner and got the code below.
Feb 26, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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Let's remove the #2 and #4 spark plug to see what they look like. Also, let's do a compression test. This guide will help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Do you notice the coolant level going down slowly? You may have a blown head gasket. If the spark plugs are very light colored, I would say the fuel injector can be causing this.
Feb 27, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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anything?
May 11, 2024 at 11:38 AM
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