So i need to pick up a couple cam position sensors and a crank sensor. I have read thru a lot of threads about only using Genuine BMW sensors. I plan on replacing both my cam sensors and my crank sensor. If i buy all 3 from Napa, will they work correctly? I am just wondering if the reason everyone says to use the BMW ones is because they are only replacing one of them, hence communication issues? I am not worried about the price, they are only a few bucks cheaper. I can get the napa ones today but have to wait 3-5 days to get the BMW ones.
If you ask me, I go genuine parts all the way. Especially sensors. Non electronic parts I guess its ok like the thrust arm I bought, its not genuine but no issues so far.
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If you get the cheaper ones so you can get the car running get the OE ones and have them around. Non Genuine sensors tends to last about 6 months and that's if you're lucky.
Diehard E39 driver.
I'd rather die or take a walk before driving an E60 or any BMW made after Y2K.
"Your momma's so ugly she makes Bangle cars look nice"
Stick to BMW or VDO Siemens brand.
Not fun getting stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Aftermarket stuff is hit or miss.
These sensors are crucial parts that can get you stranded if they fail.
Roger that: Stick to BMW or VDO or BOSH sensors...Any others, you are rolling the dice.
VDO/Siemens is the lowest I'd go. Bosch sensors sucks. Febi sensors suck. If you're going below Genuine/OE you might as well get the cheapest chinese ones, they work for about the same time and with the same level of reliability than Bosch, Febi or other lesser auality "OEM Supplier" brands.
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And always, ALWAYS clean the contacts and use a dab of permatex dielectric grease or your favorite connectors goop.
Diehard E39 driver.
I'd rather die or take a walk before driving an E60 or any BMW made after Y2K.
"Your momma's so ugly she makes Bangle cars look nice"
I'm not afraid to use aftermarket parts, but on a few things, such as those sensors, I open my wallet and buy BMW ones. As jicaino mentioned OEM might be ok, but I wouldn't go any lower. This is strictly from reading, I've only bought BMW ones, but from what I've heard.
98 328is
02 525ita
80 528i
81 528ia
and decades of owning and driving BMWs
So I bought my sensors from F C P euro. They are not "genuine" BMW but they are oem and have the BMW markings as well as the proper part number on the sensors themselves. I will update this thread with my results for future peeps> Thanks for all the input!!
Remember that aftermarket sensors are always hit or miss.
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