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1984 BMW 318i, Ignition - Secondary Misc
Posted to the Waveform Library on 10/4/1999

This vehicle's catalytic converter is fully capable of cleaning up the HC's caused by number one sparkplug shorted to ground. It clearly demonstrates why emissions readings are not reliable for detecting misfire in a no load test.

 

car Vehicle Data

1984 BMW 318i 2.0L

Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl
SubsystemNot Applicable
Component
ConditionKnown Bad

car Vehicle Data

1984 BMW 318i 2.0L

Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl
SubsystemNot Applicable
Component
ConditionKnown Bad