P1351 fault code: what it means

P1351: Cylinder 5 misfire with fuel cut-off (six-cylinder). Shaking and power loss.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

failed ignition coil
worn spark plug
leaking injector
low compression

P1351 by make

BMW

Cylinder 5 misfire with fuel cut-off (six-cylinder). Shaking and power loss.

Usual causes: failed ignition coil; worn spark plug; leaking injector; low compression

What the repair usually costs

Coil packs and spark plugs (4-cylinder)NZ$280–NZ$1,000 · A$260–A$920
Coil packs and spark plugs (V6 / V8)NZ$490–NZ$1,780 · A$480–A$1,710
Compression and leak-down test with diagnosisNZ$140–NZ$420 · A$150–A$450
Engine replacement, reconditioned engine (4-cylinder)NZ$5,570–NZ$10,560 · A$5,070–A$9,720

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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