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What Causes a Camshaft Sensor to Go Bad or Fail?

What Causes a Camshaft Sensor to Go Bad or Fail?

All of us know that sinking feeling when the check engine light pops up on the dash. I have been there plenty of times, staring at the hood and wishing for an easy fix. A bad camshaft sensor is a…

How to Tell If a Camshaft Position Sensor is Bad

How to Tell If a Camshaft Position Sensor is Bad

With the engine light glowing on your dash, you might feel like your car is falling apart. It happens to everyone at some point, and it is usually just a simple sensor acting up. I have been there plenty of…

How to Test a Camshaft Position Sensor on a BMW

How to Test a Camshaft Position Sensor on a BMW

Since I bought my first Bimmer, I have spent plenty of time under the hood. Sensors on these cars are picky, and when they fail, the engine usually runs like garbage. You might deal with a rough engine idle or…