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I took a chance on a sensor that worked, for $$$$ less than OEM
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Originally Posted by andrewwynn
...You want OEM quality but you can possibly get a cheap local copy to hold you over....
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I would like to be able to afford "Genuine BMW" parts (or the equivalent on my General Motors cars), but I'm willing to try parts of a lower-priced source, if my research makes a good case for its' quality:
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Originally Posted by workingonit
from another post/thread https://xoutpost.com/1218667-post10.html I recently replaced a camshaft position sensor (exhaust) with a VEMO part (sub-division of Vaico, a European mfg. company). It's even stamped with GERMANY on it. Since it's easy to quickly replace, I figured I'd try a new supplier, just to find out if their quality is up to snuff. I can get a replacement overnight, if I need one, and since I always have a scantool hooked up, I should get a warning of imminent failure, beforehand. Of course, if the component is really hard to access/replace, if partial failure will instantly destroy the X5, or if no reasonable alternative to the "best" is available, then I'll defer to BMW or comparable-quality parts, always.
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The exhaust cam position sensor I bought was: Camshaft Position RPM Sensor Fits BMW X3 X5 Z3 Z4 E46 E39 1.6-4.8L ti 1994-2012
Brand: Vemo
$42.55, from Amazon
Edit: I didn't pay $43 for it back in December, because it was listed at $22.35 back then. Which was a considerable difference! For $43, I might consider using a VNE sensor from FCPEuro for $28, now. But, you're looking locally for a crank sensor, which is a different matter, altogether.
It's never given me a hint of a problem since installation seven month ago, so maybe I got a good one? I'm also currently using a cheapo MAF sensor ($23), that seems to have solved my former lean codes problem, without breaking the bank. Next up: replacing brake pad wear sensors that go on and off every two months (on practically new pads).
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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01
topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car"
Here:
14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E
09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E
04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E
98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E
Gone:
66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake
08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E
69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350
86 S10,2.8L-700R4
73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4
72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4
64 VW,1.2l-MT4
67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727
56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide
Last edited by workingonit; 07-20-2022 at 07:52 PM.
Reason: added info
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