BMW X1 Diesel: Unsteady running, loss of power

Hi everyone, I would like to thank you all for your helpful advice and moral support! It has really given me hope. I took my car to the garage and it turned out to actually be the camshaft sensor. They replaced it and fixed a few other minor issues. The repair cost me €190. My car is now running more smoothly again and the check engine light is also off. I'm glad this horror story is over! Thanks again for your help and support.

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Hi buddy, you really don't need to worry. I had similar symptoms with my 2013 BMW 3 Series diesel. I went to the garage and all I had to do was replace the mass air flow sensor and a couple of spark plugs. It's not rocket science and your car should run smoothly again afterwards. The check engine light sounds scary at first, of course, but that's often standard when something isn't quite right with the combustion. I'm sure they'll sort it out quickly at the garage. Good luck and don't let it stress you out!

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Thank you very much for your answer, that reassures me a little. Can you remember how much the whole thing cost you in the end? Has anything else come up with the car since then? Thank you in advance!

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Hello everyone, I once had a similar problem. After my mechanic repaired the camshaft sensor, I haven't had any more problems with my car. The whole repair, which included replacing a faulty cable connection, cost me around €155. Since then, it's been running like a dream again (and hasn't even coughed since then - just kidding). So don't worry, everything will be fine!

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Hi guys, I'm just jumping in here. I had similar problems with my car when I cracked the 250,000 km mark. It may well be that the high mileage of your car has contributed to the failure of the camshaft sensor. These sensors tend to lose their accuracy over time and high mileage, which leads to the symptoms you describe. Why don't you have this checked in the workshop? In terms of costs, you'll have to be prepared to pay a little more than the €155 mentioned if the sensor needs to be replaced. But hey, it's better to have it repaired properly once than to keep making expensive visits to the workshop, isn't it? Good luck and don't let it get you down! After all, we're not made of sugar.

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Hello, I just disassembled the cylinder head cover and put the pins in place. The timing is good, but I suspect that the sensor is defective.

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Hi Kilian, if you suspect the sensor is defective, you can test it before replacing it. Use a multimeter to check the resistance of the sensor. If the resistance is outside the manufacturer's specifications, then the sensor is likely faulty and needs to be replaced. However, if the sensor is within specifications, the problem might be elsewhere. Please update us on your progress. Do you have any other questions?

E90 320d car does not start Feller camshaft signal New camshaft sensor Nevertheless Feller camshaft signal car does not start Please help

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Badanin, if you've already replaced the camshaft sensor and the car still doesn't start, it could be a wiring issue. Check the wiring and connectors leading to the camshaft sensor for any signs of damage or corrosion. If the wiring is fine, the problem could be with the ECU or a mechanical issue with the camshaft itself. It's best to have a mechanic look at it if you're not comfortable doing these checks yourself. Please keep us updated on your progress.