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Sensor failure on 2000 BMW 3 Series

The exhaust camshaft sensor shows as failing on my BMW. Could this be due to the vanos system failing?

Asked on 24 September 2012 by Philip in Sussex

Answered by Alan Ross
Difficult to say, if your are getting a code indicating the sensor as faulty then it may be best to change it. If you go to www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects...m

It will explain how to change the sensor and assist with any further faults.
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