OBD2 Cam position sensor?

[MattM]

96 328i M52 engine, mine is toast. I have a spare one from a 93 M50 sitting here. Will it work? or do i need to buy another one?

[sticksdaman]

you running obd1? if so then as long as the plugs match (cam sensor female,harness male) I dont see why it wouldnt.

Assuming both motors have Vanos

[MattM]

no, im running obd2, sorry i didnt make that clear

[sticksdaman]

In that case it wont work, the obd2 cam sensor harness side plug is female and so is the obd1 cam sensor plug.

I've learned this the hard way.

I actually have a brand new obd2 cam position sensor. idk if you want to pay the shipping though. LMK

[MattM]

it plugs into the harness fine and fits into the head fine, but the tip of them look different. one is magnetic and has a metal cylinder on the end(obd1?) and the old one is just a black plastic thing, and is not magnetic...

pm me a price on that sensor..

[nando]

Obd1 is a hall sensor, obd2 is something else entirely

[drumad]

I have one as well if the other guy doesnt work out.

[MattM]

Obd1 is a hall sensor, obd2 is something else entirely

yes, this is what i thought, just couldnt remember what it was called..

[jrdeamicis]

Your OBD2 cam sensor is a CID sensor (Cylinder Identification Sensor) Neither a hall or VR. Its a 103k Waveform that becomes modulated to a different amplitude in the presence of the trigger wheel.

FIRST!
Don't use any aftermarket sensors - no Meyle or any other brand
Second
Only buy BMW
Third
Only buy new to replace

OBD2 uses resistance to check the sensor also. Code P0340, and the sensors are very sensitive. A lot of people have had them die just from removing them.

Best of luck.

[nando]

I have a brand new in box obdII sensor if you want it. I can even have it shipped from Canada.