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Since: Jul 28, 2008
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:34 am
Post subject: Camshaft sensor-1999 323i
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Dear netters,
I have a 1999 BMW 323i. I recently got the service check engine light
lit, and got the code and looked it up -- it says camshaft sensor is
having a problem. I also took it to a local auto shop, and they also
said the same thing.
I was wondering, $900 repair bill for this problem is sensible. The
mechanic said the parts are inexpensive, but labor takes 8-9 hours,
therefore the high bill. And if it is such a complicated job, should
I take it to the dealer, instead of a local repair shop?
I just did some googling on this, and some said it's easy to replace
it. Is that true?
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Since: Jan 10, 2004
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Camshaft sensor-1999 323i [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Since: Sep 20, 2006
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:07 pm
Post subject: Re: Camshaft sensor-1999 323i [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:40:43 -0500, "VernMan@my.home"
<wernergr.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote:
>On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:34:44 -0700 (PDT), WK2 <www_kk2.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Dear netters,
>>
>>I have a 1999 BMW 323i. I recently got the service check engine light
>>lit, and got the code and looked it up -- it says camshaft sensor is
>>having a problem. I also took it to a local auto shop, and they also
>>said the same thing.
>>
>>I was wondering, $900 repair bill for this problem is sensible. The
>>mechanic said the parts are inexpensive, but labor takes 8-9 hours,
>>therefore the high bill. And if it is such a complicated job, should
>>I take it to the dealer, instead of a local repair shop?
>>
>>I just did some googling on this, and some said it's easy to replace
>>it. Is that true?
>>
>>Thanks!
>
>Here's a page describing how to do it. But be aware of the exhaust
>camshaft position sensor which is a tad tougher to reach, from what I
>read about it.
>http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=13389080
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>
>http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-15-Crankshaft-Sensor/101-Projects-15-Crankshaft-Sensor.htm
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>The part is not that expensive
>
>http://www.thepartsbin.com/catalog/?N=1580+9707+4294967267+6858
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>The dealer is going to charge for the labor, which indeed can take
>many hours.
This is a 30 minute project evenif you fumble around for a few
minutes. There mgiht be an exhaust sensor too and it comes out with
just a socket wrench to remove the securing fastener. It tis located
on the front of the engine, left hand side just below the valve cover.
RJD. >> Stay informed about: Camshaft sensor-1999 323i |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:31 am
Post subject: Re: Camshaft sensor-1999 323i [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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RJD <drenning.RemoveThis@mindspring.com> wrote:
>On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:40:43 -0500, "VernMan@my.home"
><wernergr.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:34:44 -0700 (PDT), WK2 <www_kk2.RemoveThis@yahoo.com>
>>wrote:
>>
>>>Dear netters,
>>>
>>>I have a 1999 BMW 323i. I recently got the service check engine light
>>>lit, and got the code and looked it up -- it says camshaft sensor is
>>>having a problem. I also took it to a local auto shop, and they also
>>>said the same thing.
>>>
>>>I was wondering, $900 repair bill for this problem is sensible. The
>>>mechanic said the parts are inexpensive, but labor takes 8-9 hours,
>>>therefore the high bill. And if it is such a complicated job, should
>>>I take it to the dealer, instead of a local repair shop?
>>>
>>>I just did some googling on this, and some said it's easy to replace
>>>it. Is that true?
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>
>>Here's a page describing how to do it. But be aware of the exhaust
>>camshaft position sensor which is a tad tougher to reach, from what I
>>read about it.
>>http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=13389080
>>
>>
>>http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-15-Crankshaft-Sensor/101-Projects-15-Crankshaft-Sensor.htm
>>
>>The part is not that expensive
>>
>>http://www.thepartsbin.com/catalog/?N=1580+9707+4294967267+6858
>>
>>The dealer is going to charge for the labor, which indeed can take
>>many hours.
>
>This is a 30 minute project evenif you fumble around for a few
>minutes. There mgiht be an exhaust sensor too and it comes out with
>just a socket wrench to remove the securing fastener. It tis located
>on the front of the engine, left hand side just below the valve cover.
>
>RJD.
I did both in less than an hour. The exhaust sensor was easier than the intake. >> Stay informed about: Camshaft sensor-1999 323i |
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