VNE
SKU: VNE-9451450

BMW Camshaft Position Sensor - VNE 12147539166

540i, 740i, 740iL, X5, Z8



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Price each: $122.99
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Description

Details

SKU:
VNE-9451450
FCP Euro ID:
182764
GTIN / UPC:
04251193901032
Made in:
Germany
Quality:
OE

OE Numbers

12147539166, 12141435352, 12141438083, 8510301

MFG Numbers

9451450

Product Information

Measures the position of the camshaft in relation to the crank, located in the upper area of the timing cover

Camshaft position sensors measure the position of the camshaft in relation of the crankshaft. This reference sensor is used to determine ignition timing. A failed ignition sensor can cause a series of performance related issues including high fuel consumption and poor throttle response.

We suggest replacing the camshaft position sensor o-ring to prevent potential oil leaks after replacement: 12141748398

WARNING: Proposition 65 information
Engine Camshaft Position Sensor

The engine camshaft position sensor is used to aid the engine ECU in monitoring the position of the engine camshaft. The feedback from this sensor is used for the optimization of the engine ignition timing. This sensor is sometimes referred to as a CMP sensor and is critical for proper engine operation. Failure of the camshaft position sensor can cause several driveability complaints including stumbling, hesitation on acceleration, and power loss, as well as potentially cause hard start on no-start conditions.

Engine Camshaft Position Sensor Failure Symptoms
  • Check engine light (CEL)
  • Extended crank or no-start condition
  • Poor driveability including stumbling, hesitation on acceleration, and power loss.

About VNE

VNE GmbH was founded in 2001 by Volker Natorp in Hamburg, Germany. Volker has a long, storied history in the automotive field. He began his career in the 1970s working for Wulf Gaertner and in the 1990s eventually branched out on his own to start his own sales repping agency. During that time, he represented TMD Friction (Pagid/Textar) and managed all of the North American sales for them and eventually added Schaeffler Automotive to his roster.

In 2007, VNE GmbH relocated to Ganderkesee, Germany and was renamed VNE Automotive GmbH & Co. With continuous growth, the decision was made to solely focus on developing VNE Automotive and, in 2014, the focus became reality with the commissioning of a new warehouse and office space. Today, VNE Automotive prides itself on never having followed the aftermarket trend. VNE Automotive operates in a highly specialized, niche product sector, by only offering OEM automotive spare parts to more than 50 countries worldwide. This is evident from the unique, and sometimes hard to find, product groups spanning engine management, body electrical, and brake systems.

Fits These Cars

BMW 540i

  • 1998 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: from 09/98
  • 1998 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: from 09/98
  • 1999 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: from 09/98
  • 1999 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: from 09/98
  • 1999 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: from 09/98
  • 1999 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: from 09/98
  • 1999 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: From 9/1998
  • 1999 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: From 9/1998
  • 1999 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: From 9/1998
  • 1999 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: From 9/1998
  • 2000 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas

BMW 740i

  • 1998 BMW 740i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: from 09/98
  • 1999 BMW 740i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: from 09/98
  • 1999 BMW 740i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: From 9/1998
  • 2000 BMW 740i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 740i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas

BMW 740iL

  • 1998 BMW 740iL Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: from 09/98
  • 1999 BMW 740iL Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: from 09/98
  • 1999 BMW 740iL Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
    Notes: From 9/1998
  • 2000 BMW 740iL Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 740iL Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas

BMW X5

  • 2000 BMW X5 4.4i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW X5 4.4i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW X5 4.4i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW X5 4.6is Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.6L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW X5 4.4i Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW X5 4.6is Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.6L V8 M62 Gas

BMW Z8

  • 2003 BMW Z8 Alpina Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.8L V8 Gas

Land Rover Range Rover

  • 2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic 4WD Sport Utility 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2004 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic 4WD Sport Utility 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
    Automatic 4WD Sport Utility 4.4L V8 Gas

Product Reviews

14 Reviews

4.93
Average rating
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JRod540
on Wed, Sep 09 at 09:01PM
Camshaft sensor
Had an sporadic message relating to one of the camshaft. Too early to review its quality but seems good craftsmanship and giving it 4 stars for this reason only.
Armando
on Sun, Mar 08 at 11:08PM
Cam sensor
Replaced my stock BMW Cam Sensors with these and they work great.
Thad Austin
on Thu, Oct 17 at 07:34PM
New camshaft position sensor on E38 4.4 M62TU
Code for bank 2 camshaft position sensor got me shopping at FCP Euro (again:). I just needed that dash light to go away! The unit is an easy 5-10 minute swap. Just plug-and-play and the light went away! Do I recognize better performance and fuel efficiency? I actually do!
Tyrone
on Fri, Mar 08 at 09:00PM
Camshaft sensors
Thank you
Dville
on Thu, Aug 30 at 10:08PM
Perfect fit no codes
Worked perfectly no codes afterwards
Joud
on Tue, Oct 31 at 03:09PM
Warehouse
Very Good
Joud
on Tue, Oct 31 at 03:07PM
Warehouse
Very Good
Jet Mech
on Sat, Oct 28 at 12:38PM
Fix that Cam Position Sensor Code
This was a great fit and repair to a plaguing OBD 2 code. Simple replacement and a permanent fix to a problem I had been ignoring for month or so.
jcm885
on Fri, Sep 01 at 11:57AM
Perfect fit, no more error code.
Mark Parsons
on Thu, Aug 17 at 12:11PM
Made me a believer...
I ordered some knock off sensors as one had worked for me in the past... My 540i hate hate hated them... error codes and extreme drivability issues ensued. I ordered the OEM replacements and from the moment I opened the box I could tell good things were in store for my car. The fit and finish of the OEM's was immediately noticeable and after installation and test drive my car was like new... Never again will I use inferior parts... best $25 lesson ever!
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Questions & Answers

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Question Posted by a customer
My sensors have a much smaller diameter on the section that inserts into the head. Is your photo correct?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
The image is 100% correct. Originally installed camshaft position sensors are smaller in diameter. The updated version are thicker but still fit correctly.
Question Posted by a customer
The pic has the o-ring, but the description suggests buying one. Does it come with the o-ring?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
An o-ring is included. The description however is suggesting to replace the o-ring as part of the repair procedure.

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