How do you test the ignition coil on BMW M3?

To test the ignition coil of an E36 model (except for the M44 engine), take off the valve cover trim or coil pack cover first, shut off the ignition switch, unplug the harness connector and measure the primary resistance between two outer terminals (terminals 1 and 15) of a coil socket aiming at approximately 0.4-0.8 ohms; you must replace it if exceeds this range. For this reason, there is an assembly with a combined ignition coil which employs four different coiled M44 engines; therefore, turn off all spark plugs on them and uncouple this set of wires by rotating electrical connector to the left side to receive proper evaluation at primary resistance via each terminal specified for separate coils (coil 1: Pin 1-Pin 2, coil 2: Pin 6-Pin 2, coil3: Pin7-Pin2, coil4: Pin5-Pin2) in order to obtain about 0.4-0.8 ohms; upon falling out from these limits, you will have to change a whole rack of coils in one go. There are several steps involved when removing and installing an Ignition Control Module (ICM). The Ignition Control Module (ICM) on these models is inherent in each particular ignition coil such that they cannot be replaced individually from the coils necessitating where ICM failures occur only complete replacement of those items as typified here.

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BMW M3 Ignition Coil
Part Number: 12138616153
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- Replaces: 12-13-7-594-937, 12-13-7-562-744, 12-13-7-571-643, 12-13-7-594-596, 12-13-7-594-938, 12-13-1-712-219, 12-13-7-551-049, 12-13-7-575-010
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2018 BMW M3 | Sedan(F80)
- 2001-2006 BMW M3 | Convertible(E46), Coupe(E46)
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- 2021-2024 BMW M3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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- Replaces: 12-13-7-838-388
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- 2008-2013 BMW M3 | Convertible(E93), Coupe(E92), Sedan(E90)
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- Other Name: Coil Assembly
- Replaces: 12-13-9-067-830, 12-13-1-748-018
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 BMW M3 | Convertible(E36), Coupe(E36), Sedan(E36)
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- Other Name: Ignition Coil
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- 2001-2006 BMW M3 | Convertible(E46), Coupe(E46)
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- 1988-1991 BMW M3 | Coupe(E30)
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- 2001-2006 BMW M3 | Convertible(E46), Coupe(E46)
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Part Number: 12131748018
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- Replaced by: 12137599219
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- 1997-1999 BMW M3 | Convertible(E36), Coupe(E36), Sedan(E36)
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BMW M3 Ignition Coil
Part Number: 12137838388
$217.02 MSRP: $248.96
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- Replaced by: 12137841754
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- 2008-2013 BMW M3 | Convertible(E93), Coupe(E92), Sedan(E90)
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BMW M3 Ignition Coil
Part Number: 12137599218
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- Replaces: 12-13-1-730-766
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- 1995-1996 BMW M3 | Coupe(E36)
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BMW M3 Ignition Coil
Part Number: 12139066468
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- Replaces: 12-13-1-727-108
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- 1995-1996 BMW M3 | Coupe(E36)

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Q: How do you test the ignition coil on BMW M3?
A: To test the ignition coil of an E36 model (except for the M44 engine), take off the valve cover trim or coil pack cover first, shut off the ignition switch, unplug the harness connector and measure the primary resistance between two outer terminals (terminals 1 and 15) of a coil socket aiming at approximately 0.4-0.8 ohms; you must replace it if exceeds this range. For this reason, there is an assembly with a combined ignition coil which employs four different coiled M44 engines; therefore, turn off all spark plugs on them and uncouple this set of wires by rotating electrical connector to the left side to receive proper evaluation at primary resistance via each terminal specified for separate coils (coil 1: Pin 1-Pin 2, coil 2: Pin 6-Pin 2, coil3: Pin7-Pin2, coil4: Pin5-Pin2) in order to obtain about 0.4-0.8 ohms; upon falling out from these limits, you will have to change a whole rack of coils in one go. There are several steps involved when removing and installing an Ignition Control Module (ICM). The Ignition Control Module (ICM) on these models is inherent in each particular ignition coil such that they cannot be replaced individually from the coils necessitating where ICM failures occur only complete replacement of those items as typified here.