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My bmw 01 325I has a faulty OBD code for Cam positon sensor ( intake ) I bough a new sensor ( not an original BMW sensor) I installed the new sensor and erased the code but within 10 min the code came back. i need adviced on what to do. I took it to pass the emmision ( but failed do to the code ) I am an Automotive Student in Chicago IL Thank You Noe
Submitted: 52 days and 17 hours ago.
Category: BMW
Value: $23
Status: EXPERT IS AWAY
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Year: 2001
Make: BMW
Model: 325I
Engine: 2.5L V6
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My bmw has a faulty OBD code (Cam Position Sensor Intake) I replaced the sensor with a new one ( not original BMW sensor) and erased the code. Code came back with in 8 minutes In the past the code came on and came off ( intermitted ) that is why I assumed that the sensor was going bad. Due to that the car did not pass emmision I am currently a Automotive Student In Chicago IL I need advised Thank You Noe
Posted by
eauto
52 days and 16 hours ago.
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can you give me the code number please
52 days and 16 hours ago.
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P0396
Posted by
eauto
52 days and 16 hours ago.
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im gonna opt out my data bas has little info on this code hopefully another expert will jump in
52 days and 16 hours ago.
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OK
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I cannot find any information on P0396 either, but I will trust your sources and test equipment. It is common for these sensors to fail. I have seen master mechanics chase their tails over this dozens of times. Aftermarket cam sensors almost NEVER work. I don't know what it is about them, but 9 times out of 10, the fault code will come back. I would return that aftermarket sensor and buy one from the dealer, clear the code and let me know what happens.
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Kellie
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9/30/2009
BMW Technician
Level 1 BMW Tech, ASE Master Tech
52 days and 13 hours ago.
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Thank You!!! I will let you know
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