BMW E46 E39 Z3 X3 X5 P0340 Crank But No Start And Random Engine Stalling Fix

[@victormcox]

We really appreciate your effort to help us with your BMW knowledge!!

[@tugboat381]

I learn so much from your video's. Thanks for posting them.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Thank you for watching

[@shlakser]

I have the same issue with my E39 525i touring, I will replace it today and let you know if this has fixed the problem. Mr. Nathan, another great video, thanks a lot!!!

[@shlakser]

@Mr E hi, yes, I advice you to change crankshaft and camshaft sensors but DO NOT buy cheap sensors, change the crankshaft sensor and both camshaft sensors and you will be fine 😉

[@joaosantos9805]

Hello, I know this is a 3 years old comment, but here I am... Can you please tell me exacly what was the problem?

[@shlakser]

@@joaosantos9805 Hi :) I changed the Crankshaft sensor and that fixed the problem. After I changed it, the car needed some time to adjust to the new sensor but after 100 km. it was fine. Just make sure to buy a good sensor and not the cheapest one. Hope that helps and good luck.

[@carrottopadc]

@@shlakser I know this thread is old, but if you don’t mind I’d like to get some advice. I got a 2000 528i e39 from Germany and there is a p0340 code. The engine would stall if it idled for too long, but I never noticed any other issues. I managed ti replace the intake sensor on my own. The engine doesn’t stall anymore, but every once in a while, I basically lose power accelerating until I turn the car off and back on. I also seem to have an issue where the first time I turn the key, the engine will not start. I have to return the key to the neutral position and then turn the ignition again and bam it goes. I DID unfortunately buy a cheap sensor from Amazon. Any recommendations on what I should do/buy? Thank you for taking the time to read this :)

[@foreignslab121]

If you pull back the boot on the cam sensor you can see if the wires are frayed and shorting out. Usually most of the time is the case with old oem sensor.

[@randygreen6652]

Damn bro you know everything.. i like it. Subbed

[@Leprovocateur]

I just changed my crankshaft sensor! It coded as a 53 crankshaft signal problem and an a F4 segment timing disturbed checking with Creador 310. I remove the fresh air box and elbow on the driver side! It took about one hour for me R&R a new VDO OEM crankshaft sensor! By removing the fresh air box and elbow it is actually good access! Cleared the codes for test drove, no codes.

[@Therey1898]

So its better to just put OEM crankshaft then after market

[@HostageAsker]

Hey man can you tell me where exactly the crankshaft sensor is please???

[@broGabiza]

Always buy oem sensors for an immediate fix

[@vviiper]

Yeah you can't go and buy cheap £15-20 sensors and expect it to work. Don't be cheap, go to BMW and buy an original sensor that will last another whole bunch of miles.

[@brandon114321]

Yea exactly, I bought one from fcp euro for 40 and it broke in 2 days, now I gotta buy a new sensor

[@msg9434]

Hello Nathan! Could you please tell me how to test the car after replacing the cam sensors? Is there any sure fire way of doing so?

[@StephenJMaas]

Great video. Question though, after I replace the sensor is there anything I need to do? I ask because I replaced it and all seemed well for a couple days until i had another hard start and P0340 showed up as a new pending code. Code did go away later that night. Any advise would be welcome!

[@Camflyer15]

I’m have the Crank no start issue as well. The car ran perfectly 7 months ago when I shut it down to replace the oil pan gasket. A long the way I found multiple issues late led to the long down time. Got it all back together and had the crank no start condition. Watched another video that showed a bad coil was causing a short. I had installed a complete set of new coils. I replaced with the old coils and it stared right up but VERY rough running. Complete list of code from too lean to bad idle control valve. Shut it off to open the garage door and no more start. Found the 30amp fuse in the computer box was blown. Replaced it and found when I put it in the #2 key position, it would blow again. Completely baffled now. 2003 525i with 248k… can a crank/cam sensor just go out like that? It was running perfectly prior to shut off…

[@dexietyy7922]

What if you’ve got an intermittent long crank but 0 codes for anything like I do. Just can’t work it out

[@scotleyinnis4524]

where's is the purse valve located on a 2000 BMW 528i E39

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Im also start having BMW Sensor failures on my Z3. So sad, that from now on will only buy boring cars but trouble free at least like Honda or Lexus

[@crossroads4762]

Well that may explain why I'm not getting cam sensor codes but yes I do have the map cooling code. I also had a crank sensor code that went away after replacing but I still have the engine cutting out in the middle of nowhere. Leave it for a few minutes and it starts after a few crank no starts but the pattern is not really the same every time.

[@samiralful]

if the engine crank but no start and the code read campshaf sinser go to cheng the fuse ander the bage in the right side of the driver

[@blackpassenger]

got the same code after replacing both sensors with new hella one. it was running fine before, but since months ago, my wife told me it shut off on her at a stop sign. It never happened when i drove, and i drive the car 10x as much as she did. but out of an abundance of caution i replaced them. now im getting intermitten hard starts and its cut out at low rpms a couple times. gonna put the old sensors back in and see.

[@PazLeBon]

BLOODY NIGHTMARE THESE THINGS. I just changed this intake camshaft sensor and all the codes cleared, car ran absolutely beautifully til I turned her off and hasnt started since.

[@RodriguezSteve]

FUCK! 😂🧨

[@Engineerboy100]

Good job, a lot of useful information. Thank you

[@rab2826]

Can the crankshaft sensor cause the car to start to overheat and can you recommend a good brand of crank sensor to buy.

[@EminenceFrontX5]

Awesome video. Very helpful ty

[@drago22alina22]

I just confirmed Bmw has the febi logo on these, so bought the febi ones

[@willk3807]

I have a 2001 325i... My obd plug isn't sending power to my scan tool. I've checked the fuses and all the wiring. The obd port still doesn't send power to my scan tool. Any help would be appreciated

[@dironizareyes596]

Thanks Nathan!!!

[@mcgyverb1664]

Good information.

[@paulhayes2177]

Like your content

[@dicappa.7298]

Hi Nathan, actually got a 535i m62 engine from 96’ One week ago I was driving when suddenly the car died, tried to restart it but it doesn’t. It just crank but no start, I replaced both camshaft and crankshaft sensors, fuel pump and fuel filter and checked my pump fuse, still got the issue, I checked if fuel is coming until the injectors and yes it does. No fault codes on the diag (maybe cause it doesn’t start so I can’t get error codes idk) I’m stuck since 2 weeks now and the car doesn’t run, thinking of getting it to the dealership if you don’t have any advice.. Thanks for your help

[@grahamsgarage176]

did you solve it? same issue

[@hectorcastilloveitia2352]

Hi Nathan. I have a X5 2005 and I replace the starter but when I activate the key switch to turn on the car the system not start. I notice in dash instead show the P of parking it show 5. The shift actually is in P. I think somethings is not good with the neutral switch. Can you know what kind of trouble I have and how to tested or fixed. Thanks in advance.

[@carlosrosario7304]

Hey I am having a crank no star issue with my 08 535i 3.0

[@mikedavidson5765]

Did you fix it?? I'm having no start issues with my 05 x3. No spark

[@Samuria87]

@@mikedavidson5765 did you fix it

[@migofrmthao]

Where do I buy oem sensors please attach link for me I can not use the one in discription

[@koneseta]

What are your Knowledge about diesel BMW are they long-lasting vehicle ? I´ll have e39 530d -00 and I like it. So is there possibility that you buy diesel BMW and make some videos ?

[@KTOWNTEXAS]

Hello my name is Martin I wanted to ask a? I have a 2001 x5 drive great just when at idle it shakes and rpm up and down do you know where I can start to look love the car ready to put money in to it only 73 thousand miles on it engine sound strong

[@anoulaksiharth8121]

Ktown Texas

[@anoulaksiharth8121]

B m w 2002 x5 414 start but. won't click it

[@marquisalexander3200]

i own n52 BMW X3 e83 i has random misfire at idle and when im driving i keep giving me a code p1415 i have fix the vacuum leak it have and change the pcv valve even got a mis aflow sensor and nothing changed can you please help me also change spark plugs and test the coil

[@MrDeathwish94]

What about for a p0343 same issue? On a 2001 e53 3.0

[@stacksilver79]

Yea I usually go for the Meyle brand stuff on eBay to avoid issues. Good work Nate!

[@FR3D3RIK1991]

If one of these sensors fail, do they throw an engine check light or not?

[@lennaax0x041]

RuleElite yes

[@davidj4662]

Thanks Nathan. Good to to know.

[@Dougarony]

my 2002 325i E46, died on the highway, put in a aftermarket CPS "B" exhaust side and it ran great for 3-4 miles, stalled, & would not restart. Crank no start. Would a Aftermarket CPS go bad in 3-4 miles???

[@kevincicero8352]

Put a Meyle exhaust cam sensor in mine, light still comes on and starts rough and stalls cold 😡 I love/hate this damn car.

[@bustaa01323bustaa]

K C did you find out what the problem was? My car is doing the same 😩

[@dannyr3346]

Having the same issue with my 328i. P0340 intake cam sensor code. I bought one from A1 auto online and the same shit lol. My car is running like complete ass. It's making it feel like the car stutters upon acceleration. It's crazy.

[@bobshmurda8100]

Did you fix it? I need to know thanx

[@ericsaavedra4989]

Bob Shmurda same here man

[@artisberkis8053]

Is that work on 530D?

[@broGabiza]

Those damn intake sensors! I had same problem on e93 335 I. I posted a video for fix. Nice job

[@raphealproctor6668]

How do I remove stripped cranksenor bolt

[@EMP619]

Did you find out how to do it ?

[@JoseLopez-pi5xr]

Lol happened to me used a chisel

[@mikekeier3387]

Hey I’m having similar issues with my 2001 e39 m54. It will not run with the maf sensor plugged in, I’ve replaced the maf sensor, camshaft sensor, new spark plugs, new fuel filter, and checked all vacuum leaks and used your Ccv valve delete video and put in an oil water separator for air line from my work. I still have the same issues unless I unplug the maf sensor then it will run and idle However it will go into fail safe mode and shift hard in the transmission.

[@emiljanocakalli1778]

Mike Keier what was the problem man? I have the same problem

[@keating15]

Emiljano Eve me too u ever figure it out

[@Zallie129]

Same car same issue, have you found the solution?

[@bryanorcutt18]

ever figure it out???

[@joaosantos9805]

What was the problem?

[@The_Jagerbomb]

I have a 93' e34 525i automatic,all of the sudden it doesn't have any power and the rev limiter has dropped to 4,000 rpm.....I'm a pretty good mechanic but this has me stumped....any ideas where to start ?

[@omarmendieta9149]

UrbanJagerbomb clogged catalytic converters? I clogged mine with a rev limiter box that I had installed and it lost power and would not rev too high until I figured that my cats were clogged

[@The_Jagerbomb]

@@omarmendieta9149 cats are deleted , I'm pretty sure it jumped timing......258,000 miles on car and I think chains are original

[@The_Jagerbomb]

@@omarmendieta9149 but thank you for the thought

[@blingfox]

Im having same kinda problem. The car startis runs fine and then dies. Starts again sometimes runs realy bad and blows smoke. New injector New filter. Pump New and relay work also. Took crankshaft sensor out today and i will try to change that in few days.

[@thebigone9781]

Hi what happened after you changed crankshaft sensor

[@araquino3870]

My BMW X3 E83 does not crank and start. Can someone show me how to fix this?

[@mangalem]

I have changed at least 20/25 cam sensor on m54

[@leotheking941]

P1720 choose 2004 BMW help

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

Well that's annoying I just bought a crankshaft position sensor and sure enough it's made in China let's hope it works better than the parts in here

[@daliiimaminio1831]

My e53 crank but not start.30time start 31not start.but cranking wtf is problem Sory 4 my bad english Tnx 4 posted great videos

[@mikedavidson5765]

Did you ever fix

[@ItsCertified]

So here'e the problem im having and im confused! I've replaced soooo much... Camshaft, Crankshaft, Spark Plugs, Ignition Coils, Fuel Pump ( i Need to change the fuel pump Filter and maybe the fuel regulator) ... None of things i did change help the car Start.. It would Crank but no start. Change fuses and relays as well and to no avail. Tried this method ....... tried it ... tried it tried it then boom the car Started.... Ran for about 30 minutes then Cut off... Didnt't cut on again until i did the process over. It seems as if it would build compression then lose it again. Doesn't have enough power to Drive, Reverse or nothing even when on and running. Checc Diag tool and it's throwing me codes for things I changed already. SUPER CONFUSED... What's my next move?

[@drewE46]

did u fix this ?

[@ItsCertified]

@@drewE46 yes so problem was I had fixed it unknowingly but blacked out my spark plugs after doing the wash too many times. So you have to be careful with doing the cylinder wash

[@drewE46]

@@ItsCertified on startup mine randomly stalls and dies lol . When the engine gets warmed up is when it starts to stall though, it’s never stalled while driving. Just when I go to start it up it will start and immediately stall out. And it’s very random. It’s never happened on a cold start. Just when the engine warms up it randomly will happen. I was thinking a fuel issue, crankshaft sensor, spark plugs, etc but idk bro it’s been such a big headache the past couple weeks trying to get to work and stuff

[@drewE46]

@@ItsCertified It doesn’t happen all the time either. I start it and it’s fine, or it dies out. If it dies out i prime the system like 5 times and it starts right up. So I thought fuel pump right? But why would it be driving fine, going through gears fine and everything? No hiccups once it’s started or anything.

[@davemarcinczyk2050]

BMW dealers told me today that they are not selling anymore N63 engines all on hold and they changed the core price to $2500. This is crazy, after I called and they told me that there are over 30 available

[@spudth]

I once got a code for a bad accelerator pedal when the problem was the thermostat. Image that?

[@mikedavidson5765]

Did that stop your car from starting?... that's the code my 05 x3has and my car will not start has no spark

[@euro-trash9171]

@@mikedavidson5765 I wish people would respond to coments like this one. I have a 08 X3 cranks no start, fuel pump turns on key is working fine, and rpm gauge bounces when turning car over... just No Spark! cam sensor or crank sensor??

[@prittishu838]

Can I get ur number am having trouble with my 1997 bmw 528S

[@prittishu838]

My is 18765043398

[@georgesaba4303]

PRITTI

[@mikedavidson5765]

@@prittishu838 did you issue ever get resolved

[@MakerTools]

I'm getting to hate bmw.