How to Replace the Camshaft Position Sensor on the BMW E36 (1998 328i)
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- čas přidán 21. 02. 2015
- The check Engine light and code P0340 are often the result of a worn out or failing camshaft position sensor--Particularly if you start noticing a lack of power and sluggish acceleration. This is an easy fix as the camshaft position sensor is located on the top front part of the M52 engine in these BMWs.
As always, I am an amature mechanic contributing to the BMW community. I am not an expert and not perfect. You should not assume that everything I do is right. Caveat emptor, dudes and ladies. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
This helped me replace mine myself, savior, thank you. For anyone else, put a light on the 3rd space of intake manifold and that is where the other end of the old sensor plug is. Alot easier to do when you can see the adaptor when putting the new one on.
Wheres the adapter what do you mean
You're one of my favorite guys to watch. You're very concise, easy to understand, and lack any annoying/condescending tone. Thank you and keep up the great work. I appreciate that you took the time to explain all this.
Follows along right with the service manual. There's another video where the guy has some aftermarket parts, removes random stuff and I have no idea what he was talking about, so I'm glad this video is on here bc the other one was useless
Followed your processes outlined in this very clear video to replace my '99 323 Is camshaft position sensor this weekend - about 1.5 hour job. Thank you for this information.
Did mine today. The hardest part was finding the senor connector tangled. Use a good set of Vise grips that open while clamped to 32mm. Adjust to get a good grip. You don't have to unplug the vanos necessarily. 19mm wrench for vanos banjo bolt hand tight. Must use two (2) new crush washers. About 20-4 pounds torque. You feel the washers crush.
Thanks a lot man! I was using your tutorial to replace my camshaft sensor on 323ti 1998. Was super useful. What I also did - I have removed oil filter cover and cap. It helped a lot, because I had to squeeze my both hands in to connect sensor. It was one of my first engine fixes ever, was much more complicated that it looks in your video, but I have succeed. So thanks a lot again
I am so glad I found your channel. I have a 325i and I have the exact same engine and it is a relief to find somewhere that does. Everywhere I go they have a different engine.
Best video I’ve seen on this topic , literally a DIY guide
Hey man thanks for the video, you did an excellent job taping, commenting, and providing useful information. Major kudos!
Nice video. I am about to do this repair to my 1998 328i this week as soon as the part arrives. Thanks for taking me through the steps before I start. The one thing I would add to your video is to add a little engine oil to that new o-ring to lubricate it before installing the new sensor.
Car was giving me starting problems for a solid month. No check engine light or anything. Replaced both crankshaft and camshaft sensor and car feels stronger.
Thank very much your pointers really helped and it went fairly well....Its people like you that make it a lot easier for people who don't have a lot of money to take their car to the mechanic ....Thank you so Much...:)
Brought my e36 on april and Ive been working on it ever since, amazing car.
+Anthony Castillo Same as me. It's kinda depressing the way you put it though. Sounds like you're constantly working on it and it barely drives :p (not much different than mine unfortunately)
Finally a new video:)!
Nice video ! Keep making more
Awesome detail, thank you 👍🏻
So I found an oil leak that seams to be coming from the sensor that's why I looked for this video, I have the deceleration symptoms and also my car sputters when I try to step on the gas, but drives fine when I baby it, also check engine like is on for o2 sensor. What's your thoughts any help would be great??
I fixed my CEL with the P0340 and the car runs like new. What I have learned the hard way is not to use ANY other brand than the BMW original part OR VDO (Siemens or Continental). There are brand names like Hella, Meyle or Bremi who have excellent products normally but BMW's are very special about their sensors!
The problem many people miss is that a new non-BMW or non-VDO CPS might work exactely like the old damaged one; Making people believe that the problem must be in the wiring or the Crankshaft position sensor; BMW must have a failsafe system that it still runs with the "wrong" sensor making the problem so hard to diagnose.
There are horror stories in the forums where people replaced harnesses and DME's just to find out that the sensor was the problem after all. The car might still start with a non-oem sensor; before you rule out the CPS as the problem make sure that you put an VDO or BMW sensor in it. If it still doesn't work get a second replacement one from BMW directly. A new VDO one is like 90 dollars a BMW one about 150 - after spending hours tearing the car apart just think whether 150 dollars is really that bad to be one the safe side!
I need help bro the 2 first wire connection on the injector harness i doesnt know which wire goes to it
Will you always get a camshaft position sensor error in INPA in case of malfunctioning sensor?
Would this have anything to do with an EML light being displayed?
Great video! I just bought a 1999 323 with a cam sensor code. I think it said bank one. The engine just started to run a little rough and blows blue smoke. I am SOOOO going to take an anxiety pill before doing this. Reaching for that connector is going to stress me out! oh yeah and it's a three-motor convertible with a blown-out window, and guess what?
A new vid finally! I am about to get my E36, cant wait until I get to follow your videos bro.
Isnt much to follow because he barely makes a video every 3 months .. but i have downloaded all his other vids they are brilliant and very helpful.
Is it the same part for up/down stream cam sensors?
Ok, so once you unplugged your vanos unit you unbolt/unscrew something underneath it at 3:30. And at 3:41, the vanos unit you unplugged as previously mentioned unscrews really easily, mine is like it is welded on... could you explain what you loosened?
check engine light turned on and this is what was coming up as a fault under using my research tool by Peake. did your check engine light turned on as well?
I’m about to do the job, but I found that the camshaft and crankshaft sensors connect (end) very close. So, which one is the end of the camshaft and which the crankshaft?? Thanks in advance
if you dont have anything to diagnose with, any tells that its this thats busted? like the car goes uneven? not great accel?
thanks helped alot🙏🏼
Thanks ,nice video
great vid
Cool man, I can fix my sons car now.
Does the bmw 750il 2001 have one camshaft sensor or two? If both where are they?
apparently you have to watch out for obd2 and obd1 with these as the camshaft position sensor had a different end plug than the replacement. Yaaay I get to do it all again
My E36 328i does not have two cam sensors only the one which you have changed. Something people should be aware of.
Hey man, I love your videos!!! I have the same bmw as yours, and you're videos has helped me alot! But I was wondering, would you do a video on repairing the exhaust's butterfly valve? Mine seems to be stuck on the open position, if it's not too much trouble :)
itl probly b the air line running to it is disconected ?
Dies the camshaft sensor have a certain position or you just plug it in?
You should replace the two crush washers on the banjo bolt for that oil line
thanks for your help,brill.eoin
Clean is good! Yes.
you mention reference to a downstream sensor, where is this located? cannot find any literature giving me a location. replaced upstream and the code stayed. Great video BTW
Till what year does this apply to
Could this cause a 98 318 to not start?
Is this same for m3?
Hey bought a beater e36 323i the other day, was starting fine and drove until it overheated, then reversed into my garage left it for the day, now it wont fire up, cranks like a champ though.
Where do I start troubleshooting?
I can rule out battery.
Not sure about spark plugs/fuel filter as of now
+Jordan Kuzich Check to see if fuel pump is pumping fuel. if not check fuel pump fuse and relay. if you have fuel. Check for spark to the plugs and coils.
Whacked the fuel tank and she started, heard this is a common problem as the fuel pump get stuck. Will replace soon :D
Jordan Kuzich www.dropbox.com/s/mxewn4evs4wqbvo/Chapter%2019%20Basic%20Trouble%20Shooting.pdf?dl=0
can you make a Video on how to properly lift an E36 with a aftermarket Jack and where to place the car stands.
Look up the Rocker Jack Pad Adaptor on ECS Tuning. It hooks up to where your emergency jack connects on the side of your car and it'll free up the jack pad so you can put the stand underneath once the car is lifted.
Use the front crossmember on the subframe. Very easy. Use some rubber (e.g. a hockey puck) between the jack and the subframe to help prevent it from slipping
Did mine the other day and still Exhibiting the same issue . Cold start not so good after warmed up the. She’ll run all day . If I clear the code it won’t come back till next cold soak other than that she’ll run like a top . …. Wth
hello I have a bmw e36 320I the car cranks but no start I checked spark,fuel pump,relays ans fuse still nothing please help what can I do or where to start?
Did you figure it out?
more videos pls for BMW e36 328i
Hello ! I want to ask how to deal with the black smoke error of m52 engine gasoline?
Ccv normally, blocked dip stick pipe too needs removed and cleaned out. Check youtube
Sometimes I have acceleration, and sometimes I have very little. This started right before my clutch fan gave out and the reservoir tank burst. I think the tank burst first though, then killed the clutch fan. It was having this power problem a week before My car went into overheat mode, and yes I did pull it over and get towed.
Could this have cause the camshaft position sensor to fail or god forbid the vanos as well.
Would this be the same part for 1997 BMW 318i? Also, this will be the first part I've ordered myself (1st car). Where is a good place to get a quality part for a decent price?
hi, ok well I had a code come up PO340 on my 1998 bmw 323is E36 put a new camshaft position sensor And cleared the code BUT The Same Code Keeps Come Back PO340. How Can This BE?? am I Over Looking Something else possible? so what do You Think the problem is Here?? Please let me No .Thank You
Robert Commodore same thing happened to me as well. Try replacing the pigtail to the cam position sensor. That could be your problem
Hello guys i have same problem i juat change crankshaft and camshaft and still have code camshaft sensor
Hii i have some problem currently .
My question is : can we put m50 sensor to m52 engine ?
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By the way do you lost torque and power at low rpm before ?? This is happening on my car e36 323mt
Finally got my car boosted and was messing with my injectors, leaked fuel everywhere and then this CEL came up🤦♀️ thinking the fuel toasted the plug
M52 on E36 is single vanos and only has one cam sensor, the intake one.
From 98 it has two
Yea, I was about to say this too
@@playboiteg I said on the E36. No E36 has a dual-vanos M52.
@@type4968 I said on the E36. No E36 has a dual-vanos M52.
mono sound?
An indy would want 300 dollars for this
I have code P0340
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