BMW E36 M3: Crankshaft Position Sensor (done EASY)

Forgot to mention, this DID NOT FIX my no-start problem. In this episode, we change the crank position sensor, BUT I don't take the intake manifold off. I go in-depth and show exactly how to get to it on models before 1996. Like most of my videos, this can be done with simple hand tools and save you hundreds of dollars. After 1996 the location is changed to a much harder position and it is located near the back bottom of the block.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Recap
0:43 - Removing Vanos Solenoid
2:43 - DESTROYING MY HAND
3:44 - Finding the CPS
4:58 - Showing the CPS
6:20 - Removing the CPS
7:12 - Removing a Stuck CPS
7:49 - Testing the CPS
8:35 - Installing and Cleaning
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[@ohuraskaramanglis958]

I fixed my CEL with the P0340 and the car runs like new. What I have learned the hard way is not to use ANY other brand than the BMW original part OR VDO (Siemens or Continental). There are brand names like Hella, Meyle or Bremi who have excellent products normally but BMW's are very special about their sensors! The problem many people miss is that a new non-BMW or non-VDO CPS might work exactely like the old damaged one; Making people believe that the problem must be in the wiring or the Crankshaft position sensor; BMW must have a failsafe system that it still runs with the "wrong" sensor making the problem so hard to diagnose. There are horror stories in the forums where people replaced harnesses and DME's just to find out that the sensor was the problem after all. The car might still start with a non-oem sensor; before you rule out the CPS as the problem make sure that you put an VDO or BMW sensor in it. If it still doesn't work get a second replacement one from BMW directly. A new VDO one is like 90 dollars a BMW one about 150 - after spending hours tearing the car apart just think whether 150 dollars is really that bad to be one the safe side!

[@aliarogers23]

Righty tighty lefty loosey my guy

[@chrisadams6944]

FYI That is the camshaft position sensor not the crank.

[@TiredoftheBS1562]

Great video...

[@TiredoftheBS1562]

ps your efforts convinced me to find a mechanic that knows e36 bimmers.... the frustration would be over the top for me... Cheers from Australia

[@JB91710]

I almost had to take an anxiety pill just to watch this. i have to do my cam sensor but I was thinking about doing the crank sensor while I was getting dirty. I like your idea of searching for an honest E36 mechanic. They do exist, don't they?

[@mellomotorsport141]

URGENT: You do not need to remove the radiator; I only removed it because the CPS was seized.

[@Stevollan]

I think you forgot to put the o-ring…, thanks for the video, though

[@arresthillary9502]

Take shroud,radiator,airbox,hoses,wires,etc out and leave the broken fan blade in the way of your work? This guy is a masochist.

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

Yes leave them there

[@k-dawg58]

@@BmwMe-uh9sybro I got it loose But how do u get the wiring out tho ? I don’t wanna lol drain coolant

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

@@k-dawg58 i had to take the lower rad hose off so ya might as well drain radiator

[@k-dawg58]

@@BmwMe-uh9sy bruh Damn , m50 so much work

[@jeffstephens2429]

That’s the cam sensor

[@rigoskates]

wait it is?

[@k-dawg58]

No , cam is on top Crank in the bottom