northernpike56 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hi guys, my car (2008 BMW 335i) has been stalling a lot at slow speeds recently, and has a lot of trouble starting up, I get the code for a faulty crankshaft sensor on it. Does anyone know approximately how much this costs in parts/labour to fix? Just so I get a rough idea of what the repair bill will be... Thanks, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Part is about 150. 1 hour labour. It's pretty easy to do....literally 1 bolt. If it's 4wd it's a little trickier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Crankshaft-Position-12141703277-1703277-Cabriolet/dp/B0040FOWDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 https://www.partsmonkey.com/en-CA/Part/ForVehicle?vid=35619&ptnum=3136&Make=BMW&Model=335I&Year=2008&Engine=L6-2979cc+3.0L+F/I+TURBO+-+Vin+N54B30A&PartType=Camshaft+Position+Sensor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I wonder about the "two per vehicle" it states though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Dual camshaft?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) I may have pulled up the wrong thing in a hurry... looks like I did grab camshaft vs crankshaft.. https://www.partsmonkey.com/en-CA/Part/ForVehicle?vid=35619&ptnum=3142&Make=BMW&Model=335I&Year=2008&Engine=L6-2979cc+3.0L+F/I+TURBO+-+Vin+N54B30A&PartType=Crank+Position+Sensor Edited December 15, 2014 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Note OP said crankshaft....... I am assuming camshaft sensor is a different part? I once had a camshaft sensor error code and it was the GM mechanic that banged it loose when he was "fixing" something else lol.... Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Lol.... one minute too late... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 The camshaft ones are more of a pita. And more spendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 While you're replacing the sensor check the harness as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Check out one or two of the bimmer forums out there. It may be an easy diy fix that could save you a couple hundred bbucks that you could spend on tackle......just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 It's just one bolt and a wire harness clip. All depends where it is and what you need to get to it. Heck with it being temperamental (in my history they just die = no start) it might just be a loose mounting bolt or chafed wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 It's on the back of the block access is easiest from underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 My Tbird SC was at the front buried up amongst the rad hose, supercharger intercooler pipes and everything else. That one sounds easy on a hoist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I remember those SCs, they were a nice car back in the day. One of the first to go with platinum plugs. My eyes popped when I saw how much they cost as compared to regular Autolites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernpike56 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thanks guys, new crank sensor and changed the oil at the same time. Codes cleared and she runs perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Nice. Did you d it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernpike56 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Kind of, I had my uncles help with the tools and expertise LOL. We have done stuff like brakes and coolant flush together too, its pretty cool stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernpike56 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I have also done sparkplugs on an inline 4 engine and I'm going to change a clutch on a miata with a friend, just thought I'd throw that out there its pretty useful knowledge to have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Way to go man! Love helping people learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Miata clutch will be a breeze.. 10 bolts and your done ! Fwd, is a little more involved. Edited December 19, 2014 by Freshtrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernpike56 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 oh yea for sure, I feel like its good knowledge to have as well as if you get really good at doing standard maintenance you will save so much money over your life, especially if you love cars lol. We figured miata would be the easiest because its rwd (which apparently is the simplest setup for a car) as well as the vehicle is so small and light. Miata's are a blast btw, I don't care what anyone says, they're hilarious to drive!! Thanks again for everyone's input here, this is exactly why I love forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 A teacher told me many years ago "Knowledge is power" never a truer statement has been said. Good job on the repair. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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