I was able to do mine from the top and only had to remove the rain gutter and cabin filter. You can reach a long extension down by the break booster area and get the bolt off. Then I reached down with some harbor freight 15 inch vice grip pliers and pulled it out. Installation was the reverse. The only problem was getting the sensor to seat with the new o-ring. It looked and felt like it was in but an endoscope camera showed it wasn't. Tightening it when not fully seated will probably break the plastic ear the bolt goes through. I reused the old o-ring and twisted the sensor to get it to pop back in the hole. Fixed a long start followed several dash warning lights and finally a P1727 code which is actually supposed to be a transmission error. Made them all go away for me. FYI BMW warranties the crank position sensor for 15 years or 150,000 miles in some states if you have a SULEV engine so you might want to check that out.
This video was great because you showed almost the entire process of taking each part out to get to the engine, show the entire step by step process and scale down the time of the video and you will be the 1# car help channel. Nice job man
People swap to 335i intake manifolds on these cars. Would it be possible to run the crankcase vent hose to an oil catch can if you jerry rigged it and plugged up any ports on the intake?
Is a "random no crank when key turned" a symptom for bad sensor? After a few tries the car eventually starts but seems to be getting more common. Nice video... too many clips and things to break for me I am wary to attempt this.
You don't have to remove the intake to replace the crank sensor. If you remover the cabin air filter section off. Use a light to look down thou the intake then use a long extension with a swivel on the E trox and some other tools from the outside of the intake you can have crank sensor replaced in 30 min your first time then 15 min your next time. I'm a flat rate bmw tech so I look for ways to save time. Great video on replace the starter thou. all thou I don't remove the hole intake (save time) I leave the throttle body on remove the air box, the first elbow that comes off the air boxes and then undo the fuel line and the CCVV line going the the vavle cover and move the intake up and over to the side I use compact power tools and have the job done in 30 to 45min
no its going to be different. it's in the same location by the starter. If I remember correctly you remove the airbox and throttle boot and have to fight it that way
No I don't belive so. what makes you think a bad crankcase senor is causing the trans to go into limp mode? have you checked for codes with a scaner that scans all the computer modules
Dylan Lewis yeah I ran the codes . The reason why I asked is bc I was researching online and the online forums was saying that a bad crankshaft sensor can make the transmission go in limp mode my sensor is bad I plan on replacing it today
Did it today on my 2009 e92 x drive.No..I didn't take intake manifold out,you got enough space to work from above when you move all air filter housing that's is connected to manifold,move steering wheel fluid canister,unplug some harness and you can reach if you are enough flexible.Flashlight,socket with extension,patience so you don't get cramps because you are all over the engine.Its out for 10min,back in, put some tape on new bolt to hold on socket and it's back in for 10min. Good luck
I just replaced the crankshaft sensor on my ’07 328i and you do not need to remove the manifold. You do need to remove the air filter cabin and a housing that’s connected to it. Locating the sensor was very tough, I had to feel around for it but I was able to remove the bolt with a long extension. Unclipping the sensor was another nightmare, to make things easier I decided to break the clip on the old sensor and then just slide the small wire hardness out. I thought the small o-ring would come off with the sensor but it didn’t but it did easily come out.
i have e93 325i automatic 2007 with n53 3.0 engine i have tried this method on my car and still very minimal if not no movement in the intake manifold trying to get manifold of to replace oil filter housing bolt which has been rounded off and is located between intake very hard to get 1.removed air intake box 2.removed throttle body and ocnnectors 3.removed 7x 11mm bolts on the top of intake manifold 4.disconnected 2 pipe at back, vent pipe and steel pipe any ideas feels like there are more bolts but cannot not spot them
Hey, I have been tryng to work out especifically which part I should get replaced. I have a BMW 320i (E90) 2006/2007. I went to see my mechanic and he mentioned that I need a sensor intake manifold replacement. Is that the same thing as the Crankshaft sensor?
I just did this job. For those people saying " I didn't have to take all of that stuff off and I did it in 20 minutes". gtfo. It took me twenty minutes to get the car set up. Okay, so you do not have to remove the manifold. You can pull the airbox and power steering reservoir out of the way and remove all of the plastic parts covering the area near the firewall and the crank sensor can be reached. Barely. After you finally get the small bolt out and remove the sensor, then you will have to wiggle the new one into the hole, not that you can really see clearly enough to see it is seated properly, not much room to work and see, so who knows if you are pushing dirt in there, after all since you didn't remove the manifold you sure can't clean the area properly. The job can be done without removing the manifold, but I think many people probably end up doing it twice by not having a properly seated cps. Just sayin.
Hey is it easier to replace a PCV valve thats already intergrated on the valve cover for an e90 from 2011 than the PVC valves that are external as far as removal and replacement ?
Steel bolts react with the magnesium alloy engine housing and become fused together. It's referred to as galvanic corrosion. Aluminum bots don't have the same reaction.
Good video but removing the intake is not needed. I put it up on a hoist and took off the under plastic, then took of the shield that has 3 nuts holding it off. Then I was easily able to reach up with a ratchet and remove the bolt. Whole job start to finish half hour.
Murray Crow Hi I got transmission malfunction and I check the alternator on NAPA they said is not charging the battery and also I have scanner tool it show me the crankshaft signal error!!! Do you think I need alternator or crankshaft sensor?? If is crankshaft sensor can I do it under the car?? Bmw 525i e60 2007
I have a 328i E92, 2011 model, was wondering if it is possible to access and replace the sensor from underneath ? Tried it once, but wasn't able to locate the sensor, or it's cable. It was completely blocked access, and it is not even an xi model!
I don't wanna be a bad influence but I just took off the cowel and the bolts and studs from the intake manifold and gently loft it up and put you arm in the little tunnel while lifting the intake manifold u can get under there just enough room to replace
Also, don't listen to these other so-called BMW mechanics in regard to reaching this from underneath the car. If you have a xi (prior to 09) or x-drive (09 and later), there is no possible way to get around the AWD from underneath the vehicle.
It's a bitch to remove the vent hose from oil separator down below the intake manifold near the cabin. It's very tight and there's no way to see it. Do you have a good way of doing this?
I feel so sad for that guy,!! He have to remove all those things you don't have to remove all those parts, just remove the cabin filter on the right Bart,!! and use the big Extinction and nice light and then you can take it off in less than 20 minutes,😉😁
I hate this car. e90s are crap. Designed to break, parts are $$$$ AND they made them super difficult to service. Just did this but forgot where one plug went. Can't wait to sell this turd and never look at it again
I was able to do mine from the top and only had to remove the rain gutter and cabin filter. You can reach a long extension down by the break booster area and get the bolt off. Then I reached down with some harbor freight 15 inch vice grip pliers and pulled it out. Installation was the reverse. The only problem was getting the sensor to seat with the new o-ring. It looked and felt like it was in but an endoscope camera showed it wasn't. Tightening it when not fully seated will probably break the plastic ear the bolt goes through. I reused the old o-ring and twisted the sensor to get it to pop back in the hole. Fixed a long start followed several dash warning lights and finally a P1727 code which is actually supposed to be a transmission error. Made them all go away for me. FYI BMW warranties the crank position sensor for 15 years or 150,000 miles in some states if you have a SULEV engine so you might want to check that out.
This video was great because you showed almost the entire process of taking each part out to get to the engine, show the entire step by step process and scale down the time of the video and you will be the 1# car help channel. Nice job man
People swap to 335i intake manifolds on these cars. Would it be possible to run the crankcase vent hose to an oil catch can if you jerry rigged it and plugged up any ports on the intake?
Is a "random no crank when key turned" a symptom for bad sensor? After a few tries the car eventually starts but seems to be getting more common. Nice video... too many clips and things to break for me I am wary to attempt this.
You don't have to remove the intake to replace the crank sensor. If you remover the cabin air filter section off. Use a light to look down thou the intake then use a long extension with a swivel on the E trox and some other tools from the outside of the intake you can have crank sensor replaced in 30 min your first time then 15 min your next time. I'm a flat rate bmw tech so I look for ways to save time. Great video on replace the starter thou. all thou I don't remove the hole intake (save time) I leave the throttle body on remove the air box, the first elbow that comes off the air boxes and then undo the fuel line and the CCVV line going the the vavle cover and move the intake up and over to the side I use compact power tools and have the job done in 30 to 45min
no its going to be different. it's in the same location by the starter. If I remember correctly you remove the airbox and throttle boot and have to fight it that way
No not at all. remove the intake boxs and throttle boot. and from their you should be able to get it. it's not fun but do able
lol not a problem it's not typical for a crank sensor to go bad on 8046 why did you decide that's what needs replaced
No I don't belive so. what makes you think a bad crankcase senor is causing the trans to go into limp mode? have you checked for codes with a scaner that scans all the computer modules
Dylan Lewis yeah I ran the codes . The reason why I asked is bc I was researching online and the online forums was saying that a bad crankshaft sensor can make the transmission go in limp mode my sensor is bad I plan on replacing it today
Thanks for posting all you vids. I get a lot of info out of them!
Thanks
07 bmw 328xi I did it from the top didn’t remove anything just unplugged (2) sensors 30 minutes.peace stay strong
Did it today on my 2009 e92 x drive.No..I didn't take intake manifold out,you got enough space to work from above when you move all air filter housing that's is connected to manifold,move steering wheel fluid canister,unplug some harness and you can reach if you are enough flexible.Flashlight,socket with extension,patience so you don't get cramps because you are all over the engine.Its out for 10min,back in, put some tape on new bolt to hold on socket and it's back in for 10min.
Good luck
I just replaced the crankshaft sensor on my ’07 328i and you do not need to remove the manifold. You do need to remove the air filter cabin and a housing that’s connected to it. Locating the sensor was very tough, I had to feel around for it but I was able to remove the bolt with a long extension. Unclipping the sensor was another nightmare, to make things easier I decided to break the clip on the old sensor and then just slide the small wire hardness out. I thought the small o-ring would come off with the sensor but it didn’t but it did easily come out.
i have e93 325i automatic 2007 with n53 3.0 engine i have tried this method on my car and still very minimal if not no movement in the intake manifold trying to get manifold of to replace oil filter housing bolt which has been rounded off and is located between intake very hard to get
1.removed air intake box
2.removed throttle body and ocnnectors
3.removed 7x 11mm bolts on the top of intake manifold
4.disconnected 2 pipe at back, vent pipe and steel pipe
any ideas feels like there are more bolts but cannot not spot them
very impressive, good quality, brief and informative.....I would add some more key words to make it more searchable.
Camshaft bank1 sensor error. Is bank1 exhaust or intake?
Why replacing the crankshaft sensor? No crank?,i have issue with e60 no crank,shifter stucked in park
I'm driving a e90 320d is it possible that it damages crankshaft sensor , camshaft sensor and diesel pump at the same time
Frustrating for the customer to have pay 3.5 hours labor to replace a small part secured by just one bolt. BMW engineering at its worst. Nice video!
Great video? Do you have any clips or removing the sensor itself? What could be symptoms if your sensor is out ?
The car want start if that sensor goes bad
What abt the last bolt under throttle body holding it on. Without removing that you'll break your intake
Do u disconnect the battery before? I knowhi it might be a stupid questuin
Hey, I have been tryng to work out especifically which part I should get replaced. I have a BMW 320i (E90) 2006/2007. I went to see my mechanic and he mentioned that I need a sensor intake manifold replacement. Is that the same thing as the Crankshaft sensor?
I just did this job. For those people saying " I didn't have to take all of that stuff off and I did it in 20 minutes". gtfo. It took me twenty minutes to get the car set up. Okay, so you do not have to remove the manifold. You can pull the airbox and power steering reservoir out of the way and remove all of the plastic parts covering the area near the firewall and the crank sensor can be reached. Barely. After you finally get the small bolt out and remove the sensor, then you will have to wiggle the new one into the hole, not that you can really see clearly enough to see it is seated properly, not much room to work and see, so who knows if you are pushing dirt in there, after all since you didn't remove the manifold you sure can't clean the area properly. The job can be done without removing the manifold, but I think many people probably end up doing it twice by not having a properly seated cps. Just sayin.
Hey is it easier to replace a PCV valve thats already intergrated on the valve cover for an e90 from 2011 than the PVC valves that are external as far as removal and replacement ?
Can a bad crankshaft position sensor cause a whistle noise? When I lift the oil cap on engine the whistle goes away
Samuel de Leon whistle noise is usually from the bad valve cover.
what happens if i replaced the starter bolts with with steel bolts instead?
Steel bolts react with the magnesium alloy engine housing and become fused together. It's referred to as galvanic corrosion. Aluminum bots don't have the same reaction.
Good video but removing the intake is not needed. I put it up on a hoist and took off the under plastic, then took of the shield that has 3 nuts holding it off. Then I was easily able to reach up with a ratchet and remove the bolt. Whole job start to finish half hour.
Exactly...remove the shield and you have access. It's a blind removal for the sensor, but not that difficult.
Murray Crow
Hi I got transmission malfunction and I check the alternator on NAPA they said is not charging the battery and also I have scanner tool it show me the crankshaft signal error!!!
Do you think I need alternator or crankshaft sensor??
If is crankshaft sensor can I do it under the car?? Bmw 525i e60 2007
You can't do this from underneath with the xi or x-drive! Know your cars.
I have a 328i E92, 2011 model, was wondering if it is possible to access and replace the sensor from underneath ? Tried it once, but wasn't able to locate the sensor, or it's cable. It was completely blocked access, and it is not even an xi model!
@@davidjohnson8557 Were you able to change it by going at it from underneath? I have the same car. thanks!
I did the same job without taking all that apart in 30 min.
Shit lol where u stay then i need help with my 325i "starter"
Did you reach the tool through the openings in the top of the manifold?
Same here. Long extension works wonders. I guess if your billing for three hours this is the way to go.
What kinda starter hose do i need
James x so you reached from way up front by where the air box is?
This looks like a 6 cylinder manifold, can anyone tell me if the intake manifold is the same on the bmw 2008 320d
I don't wanna be a bad influence but I just took off the cowel and the bolts and studs from the intake manifold and gently loft it up and put you arm in the little tunnel while lifting the intake manifold u can get under there just enough room to replace
but just do It the right way
Awesome video
Just did my starter on me E60 I'm mad I have to go back in to do this but nevertheless nice refresher......👍
Also, don't listen to these other so-called BMW mechanics in regard to reaching this from underneath the car. If you have a xi (prior to 09) or x-drive (09 and later), there is no possible way to get around the AWD from underneath the vehicle.
Peter XM so is it at the top like this video I have a 09 328xi
very true
easy to undeserved,thanks for sharing
you are very great man
It's a bitch to remove the vent hose from oil separator down below the intake manifold near the cabin. It's very tight and there's no way to see it. Do you have a good way of doing this?
just undo it from the valve cover. leave the other side of the line connected to the intake
thank you so much, you make me save a lot time and money THANKS A LOT!!!!!!
That car seriously needs an oil filter housing gasket
Thank you!
All this for a little friggin sensor in a poorly positioned spot.
Good job
So sad, that it's not a 720p video, but nonetheless - one like from me.
I feel so sad for that guy,!! He have to remove all those things you don't have to remove all those parts, just remove the cabin filter on the right Bart,!! and use the big Extinction and nice light and then you can take it off in less than 20 minutes,😉😁
What a jip u skipped the most detailed parts
Wtf does that mean? First 3 newton meters then 45? It’s one fucking bolt it makes no sense to what you said
Hahah penis head!
Mine broke, which is why I'm watching your video... My car has 213k miles so I'm watching just to change my CCV tube.
You should have kept recording and removed the piece
, I wouldn't let my car to be fixed by someone who's trowing them parts like that on floor lol
It's on the fucking grass. Go do it yourself then you snowflake
This engine is a PIECE OF SHIT. Who cares. I'd throw both my e90s on the ground if i could pick em up. Garbage cars.
he is a mobil mechanic has no hoist i think this the only way to do at home , i will try mr dylan lewis way
Access from underneath, much easier : ruclips.net/video/j7rRmelIAEE/видео.html
I hate this car. e90s are crap. Designed to break, parts are $$$$ AND they made them super difficult to service. Just did this but forgot where one plug went. Can't wait to sell this turd and never look at it again