Help! Camshaft Position Sensor??

[aNoodle]

oxygen sensors are not the same as camshaft position sensors. Your camshaft moves your inlet and exhaust valves. Since its a dual overhead cam, there is an inlet sensor (on the inlet camshaft) and an exhaust sensor (on the exhaust cam.) I still have not had mine replaced and I'm doing fine, occasionally the car will die at idle, but rarely.
as for how easy, I'm not sure? I think I heard its a tedious task trying to get to them and replace them, but I can't remember for sure, its been a while since I checked. I'm just going to take mine in and have them do it.. it wont cost that much.

hope that helps some.

-Chris

Thanks Chris. I went to the dealership earlier today...made an appointment for Fri. I'm not gonna mess with the camshaft sensors.

Interesting, the guy at parts said he's at 159,000 miles on his last gen 3, and has only had to replace one of his oxygen sensors. While BMW says 100,000 for the oxygen sensors...he said wait until you get a check engine light. No sense in doing a preventative maintence on it unless it fails (not like belts or other things we shouldn't let go).

I don't know whether it's the VANOS or not. From everything I've read, I'm pretty sure my syptoms spell cam shaft sensor. Cross your fingers for me...just waiting for them to tell me I need a whole new engine!