BMW Engine Parts for BMW Z Series E85/6 (2003-2008)

This sensor monitors the position of the Valvetronic eccentric shaft and feeds data back to the ECU. The common issue with this sensor is that it gets contaminated with oil and fails. It doesn't give a fault code or check engine light, however. What you would notice is sluggish driving, hesitation, poor performance, jerky shifts from an automatic, and other drivability issues. These types of issues are typically diagnosed as ignition coils (which are their own issue altogether) but this sensor may also be faulty.

The eccentric shaft sensor is located at the front of the cylinder head and is only accessible with the valve cover off. It's easy to check for oil by removing the engine trim cover (the outer cover with the BMW roundel), unplug the sensor, and look inside. If oil is present inside, or even on the valve cover itself, the sensor is likely contaminated or ready to fail. You can wipe or clean the oil from sitting inside the sensor but it will come back.

If you're planning this job make sure you have our Valve Cover Overhaul Kit, which includes a new seal for the eccentric sensor as well as the rest of the valve cover and Valvetronic gaskets. You can add the valve cover set from the options below.

OEM VDO is one of the largest OE providers in the world, supplying numerous vehicle brands, including BMW, with many of their genuine parts that build the vehicle before they ever reach the car lot. Entrusted by many of the top names in automotives and with their proven history of reliability, it makes all of us here at Turner confident that their line of OEM replacement parts are a perfect option to restore your vehicles original operation and performance. The same great quality or higher than Genuine BMW parts at a lower cost.

As a leading source of high performance BMW parts and accessories since 1993, we at Turner Motorsport are honored to be the go-to supplier for tens of thousands of enthusiasts the world over. With over two decades of parts, service, and racing experience under our belt, we provide only quality performance and replacement parts.  All of our performance parts are those we would (and do!) install and run on our own cars, as well as replacement parts that are Genuine BMW or from OEM manufacturers. We only offer parts we know you can trust to perform!

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008+ E82 BMW 128i
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 330i 330xi - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i - Convertible
2006-2010 E60 BMW 525i 525xi 530i 530xi 528i 528xi 528i xDrive
2010+ F07 BMW 535i GT, 535i xDrive GT, 550i GT, 550i xDrive GT
2011 F10 BMW 528i
2006-2010 E83 BMW X3 3.0i X3 3.0si
2011 F25 BMW X3 xDrive28i
2007-2010 E70 BMW X5 3.0si X5 xDrive30i
2006-2008 E85 BMW Z4 3.0i Z4 3.0si
2009+ Z4 BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Ignition coils are key to the efficiency and performance of your BMW. With a faulty coil the spark plug is not burning the air/fuel mixture properly and that can lead to problems anywhere in the engine and exhaust (including catalytic converters and O2 sensors). Problems with one or more coils will cause a fault code but not always a check engine light. A misfire code may be related to an ignition coil but could be from other things as well. Sometimes a visual inspection of a coil and coil boot will give an indication of a failure. You can also move coils around to different cylinder banks to see if the misfire code follows a suspect coil. We suggest always having one or two coils on hand to keep as spares.

This is the OEM Bosch ignition coil for the N52 engine used in cars up to 4/2006 production date. You can find your car's production date on the driver's door pillar in MM/YY format. BMW has made numerous changes to ignition coil part numbers in recent years but has approved this part number to work in the vehicles listed below. This part number replaces previous BMW part number 12137548553.

Bosch is one of the largest OEM producers of Genuine BMW and aftermarket parts in the world, providing parts for almost every major automotive manufacturer. Bosch has likely supplied many of the original electrical (and mechanical) parts for your BMW. Thanks to their quality, high durability, and reliability, you should expect a long service life from Bosch products.

As a leading source of high performance BMW parts and accessories since 1993, we at Turner Motorsport are honored to be the go-to supplier for tens of thousands of enthusiasts the world over. With over two decades of parts, service, and racing experience under our belt, we provide only quality performance and replacement parts.  All of our performance parts are those we would (and do!) install and run on our own cars, as well as replacement parts that are Genuine BMW or from OEM manufacturers. We only offer parts we know you can trust to perform!

Sold per coil. Includes connecting boot.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2006-4/2006 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 330i 330xi
2006-4/2006 E60 BMW 525i 525xi 530i 530xi
2006-4/2006 E85 BMW Z4 3.0i Z4 3.0si