Camshaft Position Sensor

[dougwolfe]

My SES light has been coming on intermittently for the last few thousand miles on my 2001 X5 3.0. I purchased the DigiMoto OBDII software and found that the P0344 and P0365 error codes were on. The P0344 indicates the Camshaft Position Sensor Intermittent. After reading thru some other posts on other sites, I determined that this is relating to the exhaust side sensor. I Ordered one and am ready to install.

It appears to be simple enough, but has anyone replaced one before and are there any gotchas other than the tight working quarters in the front of the engine?

[drex]

do you have the TIS?

[Roc3b]

I had the same issue a few weeks ago with the cam sensor...they seem to be interrelated.

[dougwolfe]

What's the TIS?

[dougwolfe]

I replaced the exhaust side camshaft position sensor, but it didn't fix the problem. I'm ordering the intake side, but noticed that it sits behind another component attached to the camshaft cover. Has anyone replaced the intake side camshaft position sensor? Does it require the removal of other components?

[Rob_]

Originally Posted by dougwolfe

I replaced the exhaust side camshaft position sensor, but it didn't fix the problem. I'm ordering the intake side, but noticed that it sits behind another component attached to the camshaft cover. Has anyone replaced the intake side camshaft position sensor? Does it require the removal of other components?

The Vanos solenoid valve (another component) needs to be removed with a 32mm open end wrench to replace the intake cam sensor.

Rob_

[magnum1]

Hello
Just got a SES light with a code of P0341, I think it is a camshaft position sensor
anyone have any ideas about it and what is the cost to replace , DIY or Indy shop?

thank you