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BMW X6 Stalling and Rough Running: Camshaft Sensor Alert
Engine hard to start
Check engine light on
Stalling while idling
4 comment(s)
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! That sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with right now. Your insight about the encoder wheels is super helpful, I hadn't even considered that might be part of the problem. Do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the whole repair? Also, has everything been running smoothly since, or have you noticed any other issues popping up? Just trying to get an idea of what I might be looking at cost-wise and whether this fix truly solved everything. Thanks again for the detailed response. Really appreciate you taking the time to explain it all!
Hey again! Just wanted to update you on my situation since you asked. I got it all fixed last month and it was exactly what I suspected, the camshaft sensor was toast along with the encoder wheel. The total bill came to 695 € for everything, including parts and labor. Not cheap, but honestly worth every penny. I can tell you the car's running like a dream now, no more of that annoying stalling or rough starts. It's like having a completely different vehicle! The acceleration is smooth again, and that pesky check engine light is finally off. Haven't had a single problem since the repair. My mechanic actually showed me the old encoder wheel when they replaced it, it was pretty worn down. Definitely explained all those weird symptoms we were both experiencing. If you're still having those issues, I'd say go for it and get it fixed. The peace of mind alone is worth it. From one BMW owner to another, I think you'll be really happy once you get this sorted out. Let me know how it goes if you decide to get it repaired!
Thanks for the update! Really glad to hear everything worked out well for you. I actually just got back from the mechanic today, and you won't believe it, it was exactly the same issue! My repair bill came in a bit higher at 780 € because they found some additional wear on the timing chain guides, but honestly, it was worth every penny. The difference in how the car runs now is like night and day. No more jerky starts, no stalling, and that annoying check engine light is finally gone! Funny thing is, my mechanic also showed me the old parts, completely worn out, just like you described. Can't believe I drove around like that for so long! The car purrs like a kitten now. Really appreciate you sharing your experience, it gave me the confidence to get it sorted quickly instead of putting it off. Thanks again for all your help. It's such a relief to have this fixed and know I made the right call!
Hey there! I had pretty much identical issues with my 2009 BMW X5 3.0i last year. The symptoms matched yours exactly, rough starts, stalling, jerky acceleration. The diagnostic showed defective encoder wheels on both intake and exhaust camshafts, plus a faulty sensor. The encoder wheels had worn down over time, causing incorrect readings. It was actually quite serious since running the engine in this condition could have led to more damage. My trusted mechanic showed me the worn parts, you could clearly see the deterioration on the timing wheels. The fix involved replacing both camshaft sensors and the encoder wheels. The labor was intensive since they had to remove quite a bit to access everything properly. The car has been running perfectly since the repair, no more stalling or rough running. My advice would be to get it checked soon before it potentially causes more issues. It's not something you want to postpone, especially given your symptoms. Good luck with the repair.