Eccentric shaft sensor needs replacing ?

master_yugi · 06-07-2018, 10:01 AM

Hey,

so backstory, got the 2A38 code, and only that one using a Carly.

Took off the eccentric shaft sensor connector and here's the picture before any cleaning but I'm not sure if that means it needs replacing ?

Should I be looking at the eccentric shaft motor instead ?

BKV122 · 06-13-2018, 04:58 PM

Looks as if the seal failed on the sensor causing oil to seep through the terminal ports. So yes you need a new sensor/sensor seal...an possibly a few other items since the valve cover needs removing

If i remember correctly someone said you are able to remove the seal (prying it out) without removing the valve cover?

GoRomeo · 06-13-2018, 05:00 PM

yeap, replace your valve cover & oil filter gasket while you at it..

jericho_17 · 06-14-2018, 03:38 PM

you'll need to replace the valve cover gasket and the valve cover bolts to get to the sensor and its seal

scanspeak · 06-14-2018, 09:25 PM

I have the same issue and will be replacing the ESS (VDO unit), valve cover (OEM kit from ECS Tuning) and might do the MILVS upgrade while I'm at it.
Waiting for my broken finger to heal and the weather to warm up.

06-07-2018, 10:01 AM	#1
master_yugi New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 328i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	Eccentric shaft sensor needs replacing ? Hey, so backstory, got the 2A38 code, and only that one using a Carly. Took off the eccentric shaft sensor connector and here's the picture before any cleaning but I'm not sure if that means it needs replacing ? Should I be looking at the eccentric shaft motor instead ?
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	Looks as if the seal failed on the sensor causing oil to seep through the terminal ports. So yes you need a new sensor/sensor seal...an possibly a few other items since the valve cover needs removing If i remember correctly someone said you are able to remove the seal (prying it out) without removing the valve cover? __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 962 Rep 3,849 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	yeap, replace your valve cover & oil filter gasket while you at it..
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jericho_17 Private 13 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: El Salvador iTrader: (0)	you'll need to replace the valve cover gasket and the valve cover bolts to get to the sensor and its seal
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06-14-2018, 09:25 PM	#5
scanspeak Lieutenant 354 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW E92 325i 12/2007 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have the same issue and will be replacing the ESS (VDO unit), valve cover (OEM kit from ECS Tuning) and might do the MILVS upgrade while I'm at it. Waiting for my broken finger to heal and the weather to warm up.
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