BMW 323is Speed Sensor Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(6,729)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(6,729)

Speed Sensor Replacement Service

How much does a Speed Sensor Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 323is Speed Sensor Replacement is $489 with $52 for parts and $437 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1999 BMW 323isL6-2.5LService typeSpeed Sensor ReplacementEstimate$632.11Shop/Dealer Price$738.42 - $876.17
1998 BMW 323isL6-2.5LService typeSpeed Sensor ReplacementEstimate$540.11Shop/Dealer Price$646.56 - $784.42
Show example BMW 323is Speed Sensor Replacement prices

What is the Speed Sensor all about?

Located on the transmission case, within the rear differential assembly or inside the ABS system, the vehicle speed sensor reads the speed of the wheel rotation on a vehicle while driving. The sensor also helps the vehicle maintain stability while driving by telling the computer when to release pressure to a wheel while using the ABS.

A type of tachometer, the part consists of a toothed ring and pickup. The speed sensor reads the rotational speed of the reluctor wheel, located within the transmission. Speed sensors within the differential use a trigger wheel mounted in conjunction with the ring gear to accomplish the same tasks as those performed by the transmission-mounted version.

Keep in mind:

  • The mechanic will run a diagnostic on the vehicle to find the exact cause of the problem.

  • A faulty speed sensor sometimes produces symptoms similar to a failing transmission.

  • The mechanic will check the transmission.

  • Some vehicles use the information from the sensor to help determine ride height, a feature in newer vehicles.

  • The mechanic will check all connections to make sure everything remains connected properly.

How it's done:

  • The speed sensor is verified that it needs to be replaced. The vehicle is lifted and supported on jack stands.

  • The speed sensor is located in the rear axle. The speed sensor is removed from the rear axle housing.

  • The new speed sensor is installed into the axle housing.

  • The speed sensor connector is connected. The vehicle is removed from the jack stands.

  • The vehicle is road tested and scanned for proper operation of the speed sensor.

Our recommendation:

When replacing the vehicle speed sensor, the mechanic will first run a diagnostic to make sure that the problem does not lie with the transmission instead.

Replace a faulty speed sensor as soon as possible to avoid further damages on your vehicle. The speed sensor also controls the anti-lock braking system. Driving with a bad speed sensor usually causes the ABS to malfunction and can lead to loss of braking power and/or an accident. The speed sensor likewise affects the transmission, causing it to perform erratically.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Speed Sensor?

  • Odometer does not work
  • Speedometer stops working or performs erratically
  • Cruise control fails to function properly
  • Transmission hesitates to shift gears or shifts roughly, sometimes revving higher as the driver shifts gears
  • Transmission jumps gears
  • Vehicle idles incorrectly
  • Vehicle rumbles
  • Vehicle suddenly loses power
  • Fuel efficiency drops
  • Check Engine Light, brake, or anti-lock warning lamps come on

How important is this service?

While vehicle owners can get away with not replacing a vehicle speed sensor initially, they can expect the vehicle’s usability to only worsen over time. Owners want to refrain from waiting until the part goes out completely, which could cause critical vehicle systems, such as the speedometer and anti-lock brakes, to stop functioning entirely.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert BMW mechanics

Real customer reviews from BMW owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(6,729)

Rating Summary
6,273
206
60
45
145
6,273
206
60
45
145

Brandon

15 years of experience
9 reviews
Brandon
15 years of experience
BMW 323is L6-2.5L - Window Motor / Regulator Assembly Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Louisville, Kentucky
Didn't bring enough tools.rest ok.

Edgar

25 years of experience
41 reviews
Edgar
25 years of experience
BMW 323is L6-2.5L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - South San Francisco, California

Pardeep

21 years of experience
1100 reviews
Pardeep
21 years of experience
BMW X5 L6-3.0L - Oil Filter Housing Gasket - Santa Clara, California
fast and skilled.

Ray

12 years of experience
17 reviews
Ray
12 years of experience
BMW 528i L6-3.0L - Check Engine Light is on - Dallas, Texas
Great Guy!! He was on time and honest. I love how he checks thing thoroughly and did them more than once to make sure he had the right source of the problem.

Excellent Rating

(6,729)

Rating Summary
6,273
206
60
45
145
6,273
206
60
45
145
Number of BMW services completed
74019+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT BMW MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Cell Phones and Texting: Distracted Driving Laws in Louisiana
In In Louisiana, there is a statewide ban of texting and driving for drivers of all ages. This includes reading, writing, and sending text based messages from an electronic device. There are no statewide laws against using a cell phone...
B1300 OBD-II Trouble Code: Power Door Lock Circuit Failure
B1300 means there is an error with the power door lock circuit, likely caused by a defector power door lock relay or power door lock actuator.
OBD-II Trouble Code P0517: Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit High
P0517 means there is an issue with the speed controls and idle control system, likely due to a defective battery or faulty electrical wiring.

Check engine light on 1998 Audi A4

Any good mechanic can check them out. Here's the problem that you've got though--when there's a linking error, either the nanoport isn't working right because one of the pins is bent or there's wiring short somewhere in the computer system...

Gas pedal is unresponsive

You may have a couple of different issues going on here. Your car has what is called a throttle position sensor that controls the functioning of the gas pedal. The throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) monitors the throttle position of the...

2016 Nissan Altima 2.5SV Brake lights are stuck on even when car is not running. How do I fixed this before my battery dies?

The most likely cause is the brake light switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-switch-replacement). It either has an internal short or it has detached from the brake pedal. Being that your vehicle is still under warranty, it should be replaced at no charge. For...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com