Cam Sensor Diy
 

I wanted to give something back to x5 world for all the help you guys have given over the years. I hope this post clears up any problems that anyone might have with their cam sensors tripping error codes. On a scale of 1-10 for a diy'er like me i would say this is about a 5. Ok here it goes....this is for the 3.0 six engine........

tools needed:

torx 5mm

in the first pic you will see the locations of both cam sensors. i only had to change the exhaust sensor but the other one is just as easy.

1. remove the air intake on top of the fan/radiator shroud. locate sensor needed to be removed. feel around in front for the 5mm torx bolt. when located use your torx to remove the one bolt holding it on.

2. when removed you should see the cam sensor as in pic #2. simply or not so simply in my case seperate the plug and the sensor. in pic #3 the new sensor is on the left. make sure that when you replace the sensor you also replace the rubber washer around the sensor.

3. to install simply reverse the steps and bingo you are back in business.

my reason for doing this install was i was getting error code P2096 "Bank 1 system to lean post cataylist" on my code reader. after i replaced the o2 sensors AFTER the exhaust it was still tripping the code. so i narrowed it down to these little b***ards. if you do this repair yourself you will save upwards of $300.00 just in labor. good luck. btw not only does the truck not trip the code anymore it runs a hell of alot smoother!!!

Nice job!!! Made this into an article as well - http://www.xoutpost.com/showarticle-260.html

thank you. just trying to help.

Well appreciated. Thanks

no problem.

Mixman .. i am unable to separate the sensor and the connector - desperate need of help here ... please let me know what you did ...

TIA!

[QUOTE=mixman812]I wanted to give something back to x5 world for all the help you guys have given over the years. QUOTE]


Great stuff.Very useful and informative post.

Its people like you that make what this site is today!

Interesting that it tripped the "Bank too lean" code and not the cam position sensor code.
The "Bank too lean" can also indicate the need for a software upgrade.

Just to clear one little point up: The intake sensor requires removal of the oil filter housing to route the cables.
Great article, I'm saving your pic if that's OK?

Hey Mixman.
Can you tell me the part number for the Exhaust and Intake Cam Sensors?
Also, where can I order them from?

Would like to try and make the repair myself.

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