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Engine Compression: 4-Cylinder

  1. Deactivate fuel injection system by removing Digital Motor Electronics (DME) master relay and fuel pump relay before performing compression test. See DME & FUEL PUMP RELAY LOCATION  table. See Figure - Figure . Ensure battery is fully charged.
    DME & FUEL PUMP RELAY LOCATION

    Application Location
    3-Series
    Z3
    DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME ECU
    Fuel Pump Relay Under Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Next To Kick Panel
    E36
    DME & Fuel Pump Relays Left Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, In Relay Box
    E46
    DME Relay Left Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, In Relay/ECU Box
    Fuel Pump Relay Behind Glove Box
    5-Series & 7-Series
    DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME ECU
    Fuel Pump Relay Right Side Of Trunk
    8-Series
    DME & Fuel Pump Relays Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME ECU
  2. Ensure engine coolant temperature does not exceed 95°F (35°C). Turn fasteners (2) on electric lead cover 90 degrees and remove electric lead cover. Disconnect spark plug connectors.
  3. Using 16-mm Socket (12-1-171) and Torque Limiter (12-1-172), remove spark plugs. Use Pressure Gauge (11-0-162), Test Adapter (11-0-166) and Tube Extension (11-0-167) to check compression pressure. See COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS  table.
    COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

    Application Specification
    Compression Ratio
    4-Cylinder 10.0:1
    6-Cylinder
    3-Series
    E36 10.2:1
    E46 10.5:1
    5-Series 10.2:1
    V8 10.0:1
    Compression Pressure
    All Models 142-156 psi (10-11 kg/cm2 )