What does code P1361 mean?

Q: What does code P1361 mean?

Misfire Cylinder 10 With Fuel Cut-off. P1361 on BMW vehicles indicates that the engine control module (ECM) has detected a misfire on cylinder 10 and has cut off fuel delivery to that cylinder to protect the catalytic converter from unburned fuel. The ECM monitors crankshaft speed fluctuations and identifies which cylinder is not contributing power, then disables its injector until the fault clears.

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P1361 · BMWMisfire Cylinder 10 With Fuel Cut-off

P1361 on BMW vehicles indicates that the engine control module (ECM) has detected a misfire on cylinder 10 and has cut off fuel delivery to that cylinder to protect the catalytic converter from unburned fuel. The ECM monitors crankshaft speed fluctuations and identifies which cylinder is not contributing power, then disables its injector until the fault clears.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeBMW specific

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyProfessional

AreaIgnition system and misfire

Guidance is general and written for BMW vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.