BMW 530xi Camshaft Position 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

(29)

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

(29)

Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement Service

How much does a Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 530xi Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement is $382 with $172 for parts and $210 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2007 BMW 530xiL6-3.0LService typeCamshaft Position Sensor ReplacementEstimate$576.82Shop/Dealer Price$672.35 - $937.68
2006 BMW 530xiL6-3.0LService typeCamshaft Position Sensor ReplacementEstimate$563.31Shop/Dealer Price$654.20 - $916.05
Show example BMW 530xi Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement prices

What is the Camshaft Position Sensor all about?

The camshaft position sensor monitors the position of the camshaft and reports that data to the car’s onboard computer system. This computer system works with sensors and other devices to keep the engine running. With data from the camshaft position sensor (CPS), the fuel injectors know when to fire.

When the sensor malfunctions, the computer does not know when to fire the injectors and may not fire them at all. The faulty readouts may also throw off spark timing, which will affect the car’s fuel economy. This sensor is used in conjunction with the crankshaft position sensor to control ignition timing. It is common for heat and oil leaks to cause this sensor to fail, due to where the sensor is located.

Keep in mind:

  • Damage to the camshaft position sensor is often caused by oil leaks; if this is the case, you may need another part of your car replaced or repaired.
  • When the camshaft position sensor is replaced, the alignment of the timing belt should be monitored so that no fluids leak onto the position sensor mounting area.
  • Some camshaft position sensors will need to have their software updated when they are installed.
  • Timing belts, mass air flow sensors, and crankshaft position sensors can all trigger the trouble code for the camshaft position sensor.

How it's done:

  • Scan test computer for trouble codes.
  • Pinpoint tests as per flow charts.
  • Remove and replace Crankshaft Position Sensor.
  • Clear trouble codes.
  • Check for proper operation and test drive car.

Our recommendation:

The camshaft position sensor isn’t checked in most regular services, but your vehicle has warning signs for when the sensor begins to fail. Because it sends information to the camshaft, when the sensor begins to fail your engine will begin to have trouble. Your engine may have a hard time turning on, staying on, idling, or running smoothly. Your Check Engine warning light should illuminate as well.

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

  • Car stalls or does not start.
  • Car struggles to accelerate (does not maintain speed).
  • Check Engine light is on.
  • Car misfires.
  • Car stumbles or sputters on startup.
  • Car runs poorly or runs rough.

How important is this service?

The camshaft position sensor provides valuable information about the camshaft position to the computer management system. The computer system uses the information from the position sensor to determine when to inject more fuel. Without the sensor’s information, the computer won’t inject fuel properly, and your vehicle will stall or sputter.

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

(29)

Rating Summary
27
1
0
0
1
27
1
0
0
1

Adrian

13 years of experience
39 reviews
Adrian
13 years of experience
BMW 530xi L6-3.0L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Newark, California
he was great

Grzegorz

42 years of experience
473 reviews
Grzegorz
42 years of experience
BMW 530xi L6-3.0L - Brake Pads Replacement (Rear) - Daly City, California

Brian

24 years of experience
818 reviews
Brian
24 years of experience
BMW 530xi L6-3.0L - Power steering fluid is leaking - Jacksonville, Florida
He was very knowledgeable only after about 45 he knew what was wrong.He was very honest about what needed to be done and didn’t try to up sale on things we didn’t need

Attila

20 years of experience
1104 reviews
Attila
20 years of experience
BMW 530xi L6-3.0L - Coolant is leaking - Newark, New Jersey
Attila quickly diagnosed the root cause of my issue and did not waste my time or money. Great mechanic!

Excellent Rating

(29)

Rating Summary
27
1
0
0
1
27
1
0
0
1
Number of BMW 530xi services completed
319+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT BMW MECHANICS
1200+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How Long Does an Electronic Spark Control Last?
The The job of the electronic spark control is to control the engine timing. This part can also be called the "knock sensor", as it monitors any unusual knocking, or vibration that may be happening in the engine. This is...
How to Replace a Crankshaft Position Sensor
The crankshaft position sensor, along with the camshaft sensor, helps the vehicle determine top dead center, among other engine management tasks.
The Best Tool to Diagnose Sensor Failures
Mechanics may regularly run into sensor failures when performing a repair service. Automotive oscilloscopes help properly diagnose these issues.

Replaced crankshaft sensor and timing belt on 05 kia optima lx after. Kia engine kept stalling cutting off now its still not running

Hello and thanks for you question. Your vehicle could be having an issue with the alarm system. Sometimes when the engine's crankshaft position sensor fails and the ignition switch keeps on being turned to try to start the vehicle, the...

Car idles fast when stopping.

Hi there: It looks like you've inspected all the normal suspects of a high engine idle situation. One issue that pops up occasionally; especially on early 2000 period cars, trucks and SUV's is due to a faulty radiator coolant temperature...

Location of coolant temperature sensor location on a 2016 Chrysler 200

the coolant temperature sensor is located on the end of engine block above thermostat housing hose connection.

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