Intake Camshaft Sensor

[Kdog2112]

This morning my little brothers 318ti threw a code of an intake camshaft position sensor. Where is this located? Is it hard to change? I just havent heard of this part failing...thanks


Is this what I need?

Part # : 12 14 1 748 398
Part # : 12 14 1 743 072

[Kdog2112]

Would like to fix asap so if anyone knows please help asap...thanks

[norm99]

It's usually inder the intake.

[Mr. White]

Is this what I need?

Part # : 12 14 1 748 398
Part # : 12 14 1 743 072

These are the correct part number for the o-ring & sensor.

[Kdog2112]

thanks...is this a usual failure? Never had this problem with any other BMW ever owned...first time for everything....is it hard to replace?

[motoracr22]

thanks...is this a usual failure? Never had this problem with any other BMW ever owned...first time for everything....is it hard to replace?

Every part can fail, commonly or not.

[Mr. White]

camshaft position sensor failure is pretty common on all BMW's. it's even more common on the E46, E39 & E38.

[Kdog2112]

Had no idea...guess Ill be ready for it now when it happens on my e46

[jiggynites]

yeah thats true its more common on the e46's
ok now for your question the intake cam position sensor is located right above/behind your oil filter attached to your head its gonna be the only black sensor with a 5m hex screw.

[Bimmer328E36]

Is there diffrent sensors to replace if its intake or exhaust?
Where is the exhaust sensor?

[Tefal]

E36s do not have a exhaust camshaft sensor

[Bluebimma]

The cam sensor is at front of the head on the 4 cyls.

[Tefal]

Thread revival Bluebimma!
I still need to speak to my friends about your engine mount conundrum, I shall ring around now

[Bluebimma]

:rofl i didnt even notice the date.

[Bimmer328E36]

Im sorry for bringing such old thread up but i cant start thread yet :)

Anyway i think i need to change my camshaft sensor and i found this guide.

Is this correct for 6cyl 328?
:// benedict.isomedia.com/homes/giznaz/CamSensor/CamSensor.html

[Tefal]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-14-Cam-Sensor/101-Projects-14-Cam-Sensor.htm

[Bimmer328E36]

Bump!

[Tefal]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-14-Cam-Sensor/101-Projects-14-Cam-Sensor.htm

Bump!

:shifty
Again. http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/101-Projects-14-Cam-Sensor/101-Projects-14-Cam-Sensor.htm


Also you may need this

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/101-Projects-18-Vanos-Line/101-Projects-18-Vanos-Line.htm