camshaft sensor

[marleymon]

Curious if anyone went off brand with any luck? Genuine runs 111.00 cheapest I can find. Any other leads cheaper? Bimmerbum?
I'm adding this to my cooling overhaul bin.
Part # 12 14 1 743 072
Thanks

[marleymon]

Nobody has used an aftermarket sensor? Was just wondering if I could cut cost here...

[jerrytheautodoctor]

I do all the time, but keep in mind i work on cars for a living and get the little things warrantied all the time too. Just did my wife's E38 one the second time in 2 years. Had good luck with the one I put in the ti so far tho. It's a risk.

[marleymon]

Ok thanks... what brand did you use? Do you know how they fail? They range from 30 bux and up...

[740isport]

I've purchased from BMAparts.com in Southern CA. Best price I've found and they sell the Bosch unit which is the same as OEM. No issues with the replacements I've bought.

[bazar01]

Originally Posted by marleymon

Ok thanks... what brand did you use? Do you know how they fail? They range from 30 bux and up...

I bought mine from Advance Auto. They carry the Beck A. camshaft sensor. Around $130.
P0340 code has not come back since replaced 1.5k miles.

[740isport]

Both camshaft and crankshaft sensors at BMAparts.com are less than $130 each, shipped with no shipping or sales tax. Oh, and they're OEM not aftermarket.

[marleymon]

130 for both? Where do I find that? I see the camshaft sensor for 120...
110 at bavauto

[740isport]

No, sorry, bad grammar on my part, but I've corrected it now. That is each, but again, it's OEM.

[wodcutr]

Don't buy aftermarket...they can be bad right out of the box!

[jerrytheautodoctor]

sorry it took so long, was cleaning out the garage a bit yesterday and came across the box I got my last cheapy Cam sensor in. its a Hamburg-Technic. if I remember correctly I paid like 35 or so bucks for it. I drive the car 2 or 3 times a week and haven't had any issues recur. my wife has the same brand in her 740iL and drives it daily with no issues.