BMW Random Stalling Issue Solved! P0340 Intake Camshaft Position Sensor
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After months of random stalling issues, the cause was a failing intake camshaft position sensor.
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Thanks so much for this video! It threw this code, ordered a sensor, followed your steps, and now the car feels totally different!! No more stalling or hesitations,it now has the full power that it should have!
Well done! Great video combined with easy to understand audio make this step-by-step a perfect garage guide while actually replacing the intake CPS. Perfectly done. Made the repair in less than an hour. The exhaust CPS is next! Thank you!
Excellent Narration one of the best DIY's I've seen in a long time. I'm an avid E39 Owner also.
This is one of the best diy videos I've seen, to the point, great camera angle
Love your videos short and adequately edited. 5 Stars
Thank you for the video. Just finished replacing the sensor while watching this as a guide. Thumbs up!
Turns out, wasn't my cars issue. But this was still an excellent video with clear explanation. Great job, sir.
My v3 had the exact same issues, just scanned it, and you're absolutely right !! Thank you !
Fantastic video. One of the clearest and easiest to follow. Thank you.
Daniel Herriott thank you Daniel, happy to have helped!
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shit oem knock off made my car worse
Very good detailed video. It's out the same process for the e46 330 m sport coupe
cheers man! going through it right now with my bmw !!
Very smart video tutorial mate- excellently explained! Thanks mate👍
Works great, thanks! Found the same sensor on eBay for $60. The BMW logo had been scratched off.
This guy sounds like Spiderman (Tobey Maguire)
Thank you for the video I will be replacing mine soon. I have the same problem with my car
Great video , followed step by step and fixed my issue , thank you
My 740 i is doing that now thanks for the upload
Great video 1000% Very clear and precise, you could be a great communicator.
I have a similar problem just starting to show up on my X5 E83d, is it plausible for this to happen on the 3.0ltr diesel engines as well?
I used your great tutorial on the X5 Transfer case gear change. I found that following your procedure made it so easy, Thank you very much for your time, effort and speaking clearly at a pace that was easy to follow. My X5 is the same as the one you worked on. Liked and Subscribed, Thks...Jeff
My car had a pending code for this when my maf went bad. It hasnt come on but its nice to know that this is a pretty easy job
When removing the oil reservoir cap you should cover over to prevent dirt debris entering the reservoir 😊
Awesome Video.. Big Thanks from Germany :)
U make everything look easy but nice video bro
William Avery thanks bro!
Hi everyone, i Can confirm that this worked for me!
Had my E60 M54B30 engine stalling on low revs etc. Replaced the Camshaft position sensor and it works spot on.
thanks for verifying!
what year
Where did you buy your sensor? I would like to know thanks
Thank you, I wish you lived in Houston Texas, we have very few honest mechanics
video muito bom, ajudou bastante... abracos de Mocambique...
Thank you for this video...totally trying this when I get the part in a few days!
Did it fix the problem?
Does this help with the cold start stall as well
Thank you works perfectly i was always puzzle what was the problem because of you car runs like a charm now ))
Wayne 416 thanks man happy to hear that! That sensor is so hard to diagnose and not safe when it begins failing!
Did you buy a oem part???
Thank you for sharing.
hope u made sure you put some blue loctite on the bolt before screwing back in. any slight movement on this sensor will make it go bad again.
Very Helpful thanks 👌
Very good video 👍
I'm going to try this ty very much
I followed this and cured my stalling problem. The pattern sensor looked a bit fatter than the BMW original but it went in.
So great to heare that Johnny! Thanks for watching and commenting.
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Yes, camshaft position is the root cause. my E53 3.0i X5 had this problem. Thanks
Would your 4x4 lights pop on and off when it was acting up?
@@funkdoktor9099
No, it’s not suppose to. The check engine light doesn’t really come on either. That’s what makes the diagnosis kind of hard.
I also had such a sensor error. It was not the sensor that was to blame, but the oil in the ankle. The oil was seeping from the sensor, flowing through the insulation and flowing out in the rubber casing at the plug. As the plug has holes, the oil seeped inside and caused the sensor to malfunction. The car fired differently, sometimes it had no power. After removing the sensor, cleaning the ankle and sealing, the problem has not returned for 3 months. Disassembly : Airbox out (more Space). You don't need to detach the pneumothorax tubes. (They are brittle and breakable) The filter housing cover is also not necessary for disassembly. Everything depends on the tools you use. For the video, the tools are too serious :) All you need is a broken Allen key. The vanos adjuster is also removable. Unfasten the ankle and just unscrew it. It's all. You can work for 30 minutes with the right tools.
Ankle??
@@dantheman1337 translate error :)
I mean that connection hub with that Spring ( that Spring you must to Press to deconnect)
Is this the Eccentric Shaft Sensor?
We have a 2007 X3 that throws codes every so often. I think they're P0015 and P0012. I've read it can be caused by a faulty eccentric shaft sensor. The car runs like crap until codes are cleared, and will then run for upwards of a week before throwing them again.
Do you have a Video for M3 2001 without the Vanos please.I have the Manual M3 so no Vanos.
Would like to find the intake sensor so I can change it please. Good videos.
After recently buying a E39 528I I took it for its first trip over 50kms, the engine cut on me on the highway multiple times and I was stranded with still 50Kms left luckily I made it to where I had to go and took it straight to a shop and this was the issue!
thanks for sharing this story - hopefully it helps someone else as well!
What year/model BMW? Surprised you were able to get the cable unplugged at the intake manifold area. All the videos I've seen, they had to remove the airbox etc. to remove it. My 328CI doesn't stall, but the rpm's will dip to almost 0, a minute or so after I start the car, and go back to normal after a couple minutes. I originally had an 02 sensor code, so I replaced the 2 pre-cat sensors, and everything was fine. I scanned the car again and got the P0340 code. Thinking it was a coincidence, I cleared the code and it didn't come back after a re-scan, but rpm issue is back and the acceleration is not so great especially on the freeway. It can get to 100 but it's a slow climb to get there. Wondering if I should still change the ICP sensor.
Damn thank you short and sweet!!
you said e39 but the amazon link dsays its for 3 series i got a 2002 530i is tbis the rightpart on your link thati will need. thanks for the video yo
How does this work if you do not have solenoid up front.There is only an oil filter and the powered steering filler
is under intake manifold.The wires are encased in plastic and run from front to back over manifold intakes,while the tube you
disconnected at front crosses over at back of engine from cam cover to intake maniflod cover.I cannot find the intake cam sensor.
Any help would be useful please : ).
The best tutorial ever!!:)
Does this Sensor also fit the E46 2001 M3 please.And is it in same place.
Regards Good Vid
sorry, typo, I meant camshaft position sensor. low speed engine stall and ABS / tracking control yellow lights on during hot weather day. Bad camshaft sensor causes those issues.
I'm seeing po344 and most are saying its intake side?is po340 also the intake side?
Great tutorial.
cheers Bruce
My 540i shits off randomly at low speeds. But starts up immediately when I try to turn it back on. No CEL. Can this sensor be the culprit as well?
Do you have to put engine at TDC first?
I have the same problem.. Check engine never came out... Car suddenly stalling on low rpm and wont start until the engine cool down back... I already change crank sensor 1 years ago... Now i change plug, fuel pump, maf and the problem wont go away...after seeing this video maybe im gonna try to change both cps and hope it works... Did your car having difficulity to start after stalling?
which one is cylinder 4 and 6? i need to change the coils and dont know the order.
My 2004 bmw 525i just stalled out on me today suddenly while slowing down going over a speed bump.. All lights work except it wasn’t wanting to start at all. Just kept cranking. I replaced my camshaft position sensor a month ago. Had spark plugs replaced and new gaskets switched out. Ever since I got that done. My car at times doesn’t start up on first try. But on the second it does right away. This isn’t all of the time but quite often. What could the be the reason for it stalling how it did and doesn’t want to start? I checked the battery n it had a little corrosion on the negative terminal. Maybe from trying to start it those few times before I called AAA..??
Do you have a video of crankshaft sensor located on the front above the crankshaft pulley? M52 single vanos
I have a E83 X3 3.0 headgasket was replaced zero overheating
-idles either too low and shaky or just shaky
-doesn’t stay turned on longer then 5 mins unless gas is pressed down
Any suggestions?
Dude you have a Timing chain tensioner gone bad ! that is the start up ticking your hearing ! did you fix this !?
1:30 do you have any idea to repair so that can make this warning sound turn on like when you're about to start the engine? because mine not have this one.
What is the part number/where did you get your fan clutch tool set?
Will this world for my 2000 Z3? I recently got this car and I don’t know all the exact names for it. Help appreciated!!
Hey I am have the same trouble. The cam position sensor code are on. I change them and the crank shift sensor. Still no start.
After driving a few hours I have an 04 325 it will stall, mainly idling at red lights, but will start back i. 3 or 4 starts, but will happen again, park it 15 min, you're good for another few hours, but only on a warm/ hot day 80 plus, if it's cold outside, never happens. Maybe MAF, maybe fuel injectors, one was leaky, I replaced one, seems an appropriate time for a new set of 6
What was the horrible sound at the start? 😬
Does anyone have a link to a video showing how to do the exhaust camshaft sensor on this same engine? Thanks!
This is happening on our E28. Could this be the same issue?
Would it show the yellow triangle with exlamation mark on it?
i've had other similar codes: P0343 intake Camshaft sensor signal, as well as P0368 exhaust camshaft sensor signal.
I’m trying this on my car e92 08, it’s been doing this. I changed the camshaft sensor before or one of those sensors. If I hit the under the fuse box, the car turns on again
Pllleeeease help! My vanos solenoid keeps spinning, will not come off . I’ll order new if I have too but it won’t come off.
What if my 08 535i doesn’t stay on or run somethings due to its safety feature so it won’t mess up my engine & trans? Any suggestions
I loved everything about this video except for one thing I wish you would have showed everyone what your car sounded like before you put the camshaft on
You're not really going to hear an audible difference in how it is running. As for showing the stalling, it was intermittent and hard to catch on camera.
Hi when your car stalled at slow speeds like mine is doing did the trans shift into neutral?
No I don’t recall that it did. You might have a different issue. What year and model car?
same problem with my e46 M43 engine idle randomly stall when stopping one time it went limp mode when i got stuck at traffic
I did on my 99 540i cause it was turning off on stops and it was going good and it started to do it again what else can it be??
I just bought a 2018 BMW 430i xdrive with now 22k miles, just out of warranty and it stalled 2x. Should I run now? Lol.
correct one thing , it is Brake yellow light on
can mine be going out as well? when i am coming to a stop or lights, my revs go bellow 500 then jump back up, sometimes they do it few times until it levels out. it does it more on a cold engine.
Sawier yeah I got the same problem also stalling on cold start and the odd time when the cars hot
What year? Based on your dash this is an early e39 (maybe '97), The access procedure and part numbers are different on the newer cars.
brian.dudek this is a 2001, but procedure is same for all m52tu and m54
can it also be the Cam Position Sensor if the car stalls immediately after starting? I already checked Spark Plugs, Coil Packs, ICV, Vacuum Leaks as well as Engine Compression.
perhaps a Fuel pressure check, I had signs of a "soft" fuel pump failure before it finally went all the way.
Hello. Thanks for the video. Did the camshaft sensor function fine. Still good? Thanks.
Yep. My dad still has the car. It’s good.
@@BIMMERZEITT Thanks.
I have the same stalling issue with my E46 328i 1999 model. It happens when the engine's very hot. As soon as it stalls while coming to a stop I restart it and problem is solved ....
My car is doing the same thing and I can’t find the problem
Thanks for a great video. Could I ask about my car. It got all kinds of variations of start stop problems. (3 shops thought it was the red long battery cable that runs under the car, it was loose in the back) But it wasn't it as they fastened it. It sometimes starts with no problem, then it stops suddenly while driving, it sometimes don't start at all with no ignition sound, and sometimes it tries to 'give' with ignition sound but never 'grabs'.
Starts fine without problems
Doesn't start, without ignition sound
Doesn't start, with ignition sound
What could this be?!
Thank you for any insight.
Did you ever figure this out? I’m having same issue
I’m having this issue as well and I keep getting a fuel pump notification on the screen but that’s been replaced 2 times now. If you figured it out I’d like to know! Hope you got it running right.
@@foxchase1993ugh same :(
@@victoriarose7528 Hey Victoria. It was the battery cable under the car, specifically at the BACK, under the battery.
There's a fastening skrew below the car under the back-trunk, a red cable that ends. It's this ending point that is loose and rusted. (Because the cable plastic is exposed at the end) So there's corrosion buildup there.
I cut it off at the end (a little piece) sanded the contact point around the bolt. Got a new cable shoe(at a boat shop) And fastened it with pliers. Also using crimping wire cover to melt it over the new cut wire.
To paint a visual picture for you: There's a red cable stretched across the car, from the front hood, to the back trunk. A very long red battery cable. It's this cable that is having poor contact at the back of the car under the battery. You need to make that contact point(and cut off a little piece of the corroded cable) where it is corroded. And give it a new metal cable shoe.
The Cable has leeway to pull more cable to the given area, so you don't need a NEW cable as the car shop would have it.
This problem is THE NUMBER #1 problem on these cars. They even have a list of top issues on the Tool they use at the shop. Where every make and model has a list of known issues. This is literally nr 1 issue at the very top.
Here's what the cable looks like and that metal shoe. (You don't HAVE to solder if you clamp the metal shoe tighly on the cable).
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Awesome. Thanks so much for posting. Having the same trouble with my '02 e46. Question: Why does the error reset overnight? Mine starts up every morning, but when I run an errand, stop, and then restart... it stalls? Just curious.
I'm not sure why the sensors fail in this way, but it definitely is intermittent which makes diagnosing the problem take so long. Glad to hear this video helped you out!
Could be the idle control valve is sticking. You can remove and clean it with brake cleaner or similar. Probably the problem is there the whole time but in the mornings your car is running on the cold start map so more fuel less air and it masks the issue. Normally the symptoms of cam sensor are just poor torque.
Had that problem i think mine as crankshaft sensor
Hey , my car randomly stalls as well , at coming to a stop mostly , and in case of cruising on a highway, it hesitates , as if I'm stepping on the gas and taking my foot off of the pedal constantly until it randomly goes back to normal . When it stalls suddenly, I can turn it back on , but it keeps turning off until I hit the highway to get back to normal . The scanner says " camshaft exhaust sensor " , does it really mean the sensor itself or the camshaft exhaust inside the engine ?
Hey I would suggest changing both camshaft sensors, intake and exhaust. Yes exhaust cam sensor code means the sensor
Holy crap. I've had this EXACT issue in my 2003 e53 (177k mi) for about 3 years now. About every 3 months, no more than 4-5 times a year, it will stall at super low speed when slowing down at a light or making a u-turn. I turn it off, turn the key, and it cranks right up and we are back to normal. For another 3 months. I had NO idea what it was. First guess was bad gas. Then, maybe the coils, perhaps a misfire. But this didn't fit the pattern of anything honestly. I've never even gotten a check engine light. But this car is going to my newly licensed daughter. I can't have it stalling on her if she is making a u-turn on a busy road. That's not safe. I'm gonna replace both intake and exhaust ASAP. Wish I knew which one but I don't mind replacing both. Do you have a strong opinion on using only Genuine sensors in situations like this? not even the top OEMS like Febi or Valeo or similar?
if your car takes several tries to start it could be the fuel pump
Mine stalled 10 times before I made it out of the alley 😤
Had the similar issue, car used to switch off while driving and then wouldnt start for a while after that. Replaced the crankshaft sensor. Problem solved
My E28 has been doing this recently.
hi. did the code cam back after changing the sensor. i have an oem/vdo sensor i bought and the code keeps returning at random. also gives hard start when the code activates. when the car starts quick it doesnt show any codes
Richard if the code is still coming back, it is possible the sensor you installed is defective. I've seen it plenty of times with various sensors, as most are made in Eastern Europe, Mexico or China these days. I would recommend returning the sensor and exchange for a new one. That seems like the most likely scenario to me.
I have a 316 compact and the engine has cut out twice now it does restart immediately. A code reader says it is the camshaft inlet sensor are they cheap to buy
Did you fixed that problem??
some mechanic told me , that if you get a cam sensor error and you are stranded , you can take the battery terminal for 15 sec and the error will go away , enough for you to get home , this is not a definit fix but enough to get you home :)
If anyone has any knowledge on the 2004 BMW 325I series please inform me on why as I press on the brake and turn the switch to crank it this is the only time it stalls. I've been fortunate that it cranks each time but I don't know how long this will happen. What is going on with it?
Pressing the brake puts more strain on the battery/ engine because it puts a strain on the brake booster. You may notice that lights dim when you turn the steering wheel or press the brake for this reason.
Before the stalling happened, did the electronics of the car also bug out? My issue is similar, but I can tell when its going to happen because the radio will shut off all of a sudden and the dash will flicker a bit.
The car would stall out (engine shuts off) at slow speeds (parking lot driving) and at stop lights.
Chadd Yuan
Could your issue be the immobolizer? 7 months late but hey, thought i’d write anyway
When this goes out in a BMW it shuts down everything. Lost my radio first, then everything else just stopped working. The transmission slowed the car down big time and gave me just enough time to get off the side of the road. Almost couldn't get it on the AAA flatbed because it wouldn't stay in Neutral. Kept going to Park.
mine did it today - bmw x3 2.5i petrol
I would recommend a genuine BMW sensor.
All right when my car revs up high and comes down it like stalls at the end of the coming down from the revs is that the same issue or is it different ?
And yes it is the same car that's in the profile picture
did you put original bmw part or febi camshaft sensor?
Hi I have 2007 x3, need to replace camshaft sensor but don't know the location. Anyone know the location.
Google it dumbass
hello sir, my bmw 520i model 2004 problem thats i m driving 3 4 kilometer stop tha car after start car issue no acceliratur properly i m vating 10 mint after start car ok i m gonig warkshop scan my car DTC CODE 2796 DEE; THROTTLE ADAPTATION VALUES INCORRET OK i m change throttle body but same problem i cant indastand what is this problem pleses help