How to replace BMW crankshaft position sensor and harness (connector) on X5 E70 2008 4.8i

BMW X5 E70 got a transmission malfunction warning. According to the fault code for the crankshaft sensor that I got simultaneously, I’m assuming that this faulty sensor triggered these various fault codes and warnings on the dash. Today, I’m going to replace the crankshaft position sensor and its harness/connector. Apparently, the connection of the sensor got short-circuit and melted the pin inside. About how to build a harness/connector, please watch me assemble them in the last video. Usually, the OBD2 scanner throws P0335 or 2B5C fault codes for this issue.
Model: BMW X5 E70 4.8i 2008
■”Transmission malfunction” playlist「トランスミッション異常」のプレイリスト
Part 1:
My BMW X5 threw me a Transmission Malfunction Warning. 2008 X5 E70 4.8i
【BMW】突如トランスミッション異常の警告灯が点灯しました…X5 E70 2008 4.8i
• My BMW X5 threw me a T...
Part 2:
Can a New Battery fix the BMW transmission malfunction error? X5 E70 2008 4.8i
【BMW】バッテリー交換でトランスミッション異常の警告灯は消せた？ X5 E70 2008 4.8i
• Can a New Battery fix ...
Part 3:
How to assemble BMW crankshaft position sensor connector harness on X5 E70 2008 4.8i
【BMW】クランクシャフトポジションセンサーのコネクター修理・組み立て X5 E70 2008 4.8i
• How to assemble BMW cr...
Part 4:
How to replace BMW crankshaft position sensor and harness (connector) on X5 E70 2008 4.8i
【BMW】クランクシャフトポジションセンサー・ハーネス(コネクター)の交換 X5 E70 2008 4.8i
• How to replace BMW cra...
■Parts/Tools パーツ/工具など
Crankshaft Position Sensor VNE 13627548995 クランクシャフトポジションセンサー:
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Position Sensor O-Ring 12141748398 クランクシャフトセンサーのOリング:
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Position Sensor Screw 13627545338 クランクシャフトセンサーを留めるネジ:
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Socket Housing Blue for crankshaft sensor harness 12527507526 クランクシャフトセンサーのハーネス・クネクター:
www.fcpeuro.co...
Terminal Socket Pin for Socket housing, Jack Mcon 1.2 (05075 mm-Ag) 12527545852 クランクシャフトセンサーのコネクタ内のピン:
www.fcpeuro.co...
Sealing Grommet 61138366245 for Socket housing クランクシャフトセンサーのコネクタ内の防水パーツ:
www.fcpeuro.co...
Wire 22AWG 配線 0.3スケア:
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Wiring Piler 電工ペンチ:
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Splice Connector スプライス端子:
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■Related Videos 関連動画:
【BMW X5】スロットルハーネスの交換方法 How to replace Throttle Housing Harness on BMW X5 E70 2008 4.8i
• 【BMW X5】スロットルハーネスの交換方法...
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#BMWカプラー
#P0335
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[@BenIsrael]

literally one of the best videos I've seen on this issue. I was told to buy a code reader by my mechanic & connect it to my 2008 BMW x5 4.8i & literally came up with the P0335 code. I bought the {crankshaft} sensor. Now I can't get him to change it, because he doesn't like working on BMWs. I called around & everyone wants to diagnose my vehicle & not replace my CSP. Just to rip me off. I actually hate mechanics for these types of reasons. Excellent video. Mechanics hate youtube.

[@autowestend]

Thank you 4.8i brother! Glad this video gives you some positive ideas. Hope your 4.8i soon runs great 👍

[@chalo2102]

Same problem on my e46 325ci. Thanks for the video.

[@autowestend]

Thank you for watching👍 Wish I had an e46!!!

[@_TenaciousD_]

I had this exact issue last month on my 2008 e70 4.8, i wish i had seen your vid back then! I had to do the same as my CPS plug was netted as well. Very bizarre. Do you know what caused yours to melt? After replacing the plug and a new sensor as well, like you i fitted the o-ring.... But the engine ran terribly after. I still had CPS codes and it was obvious the engine was out of time (backfiring, coughing etc). After much head scratching, i removed the o-ring from the CPS sensor and it runs perfectly now. I believe the o-ring was causing the sensor to sit to far away from the flex plate and wasn't getting a string enough reading. I am surprised someone else has had their CPS plug melt! Glad your CPS seems to work with the o-ring, mine must have been thicker and caused me problems.

[@autowestend]

Wow, your CPS as well 😮 I'll keep an eye on the O-ring then 👍🏻 While replacing CPS, I noticed the splash guard for that area is missing, so CPS might have melted by the rain and puddles. Or I have a coolant leak from probably the Vally pan or Rear cover, and the coolant travels and might have poured onto the CPS sensor area. But still, it's a mystery... 🫠

[@WatcherPro815]

hello i have x6 e71 3.5d 2009 and my car start for 2 second and die. i change pump fuel, pump reley, pump computer. i dont know what to do now... On computer when i connect with car they say noone problem. Meybe start sensor ? or what can i try? thanks.

[@mad-ayumi]

Are you back in Japan now? Gland you were able to get it repaired. 英語合っていますか？😅 大変そうな宿題も見つかってしまいましたね。

[@autowestend]

ありがとうございます！英語合っています🤩クーラント漏れ修理、準備していきます💪

[@brandonbelstad6450]

Hello from the USA! I have a 2010 bmw x5 sport 4.8i with 81k miles. Everything is great except I sometimes get the 4x4 warning on dash (yellow light) and the regular set of warnings on the display (dsc, drive carefully , chassis stabilization, rev limiter). Cant find any real culprit so just started replacing things. I replaced loads of things, new transfer case, steering angle sensors, etc. Now 4k $ later problem still happens but comes and goes. your video says the crank shaft position sensor fixed the issue!! Exciting to see. I just want to ask and confirm that the repair fixed the issue for you? Thank you in advance. Brandon

[@autowestend]

Wow, you've done a lot and sorry there is still the issue. You are right. In my case, it solved all the warnings and rev limitations by replacing the sensor and its harness/connector. So what I've seen on my X5 is that on many occasions, as you might know, a bad battery or faulty alternator throws these warnings even though the other parts are functioning fine. Most likely, low voltage triggers these warnings. And I solved those warnings and CEL by just replacing the battery and alternator. So I usually suspect those parts first, and meantime, I scan X5 with Carly (or any scanner) and see whatever fault codes I get. Then work on them based on the codes. Other possibilities...A few years ago, I got many warnings like you even after refreshing the battery and alternator. Rev was pretty unstable. And there were also throttle body fault codes, and I found out about the worn-out throttle harness to the throttle body. Replaced the harness, and no warnings. (Throttle body was fine) I have a video about that too :) And on this crankshaft sensor video, I got the same kinds of warnings and crankshaft sensor code, and as you saw, I found the melted sensor harness. Replaced it and cleared the issue. Hope this helps, and solves the issues, and you can enjoy driving in the summer!

[@StephanieWilliams-bb6br]

So is this the sensor next to the starter or not

[@autowestend]

Yup, the CPS is behind the starter. Close to the rear end of the starter 👍

[@danielrd7493]

What type of ramps are you using?

[@autowestend]

It's "MotoMaster Vehicle Maintenance Ramps, 13,000lbs, pair." I've got one from Canadian Tire, here in Vancouver, Canada about 80 CAD 👍🏻