Update: the camshaft position sensor appears to have emilimated the starting issues. Thanks guys. But why were there no fault codes being read by the various diagnostic tools? Not that it matters now coz the car seems to start as it should. Thanks again.

H4MP wrote: ↑Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:40 pm did the camshaft sensor fix the issue ?

Hi. I managed to get the sensor from BMW on Monday but only managed to install it yesterday. I've not had the chance to drive the vehicle yet but I'm hoping to test it out today.

It's Definately worth changing the cam sensor just to see as its not expensive and it certainly gives hot starting issues if faulty, sound like an expensive nightmare after that parts list. Thank you. And yes, it's been expensive but on the plus side I've learnt a lot and saved on labour cost. And ...

Engine speed detection Digital Diesel Electronics V7 Two sensors are used to detect the engine speed and the position of the camshaft and the crankshaft: Crankshaft sensor . The DDE control unit uses the crankshaft sensor signal to calculate the precise engine speed and to detect the TDC positions ...

Thank you... I'll try that next. Just surprised it's not throwing any codes. Had it checked by two garages also but they couldn't find any codes relating to the symptoms.

Hi. Reconditioned injectors. Not sure where the camshaft sensor is on the E70.

Help please! New to the forum. 2009 BMW X5 E70 M57 engine - crank no start when engine is warm. Changed fuel pump, fuel pump control module, all 6 injectors, MAF sensor, air intake sensor, crank position sensor. The codes I was getting was 4BA1 and 4BC7 but they disappeared once the MAF and intake ...