This tech article will show how to test bmw e46 camshaft position sensors.
Bmw e36 camshaft sensor test.
A faulty camshaft sensor will set a fault code and possibly create engine drivability problems such as rough idle engine stalling and misfire nbsp during the tests you will.
The camshaft position sensor is used to synchronize fuel injection and as a feedback device for the vanos variable camshaft timing control.
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Testing the intake sensor is similar.
This tech article will show how to test bmw e46 camshaft position sensors.
Red arrow points to terminal 1 the sensor ground 0 volts dc on the dme side when sensor is disconnected 2 5 volts dc when plugged in backprobing.
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Once disconnected you will have to peel the boot back at the sensor side of the harness then insert a back probe and plug the sensor back in to test the dme side of the circuit.
The exhaust camshaft sensor will be shown in the photos.