What is the function and location of the camshaft position sensor on the 2006 BMW X5?

Each Camshaft Position Sensor reads an impulse wheel mounted at the end of the camshaft, providing signals to the ECM for cylinder recognition, spark timing, sequential fuel injection, and VANOS control. This sensor is also known as the cylinder identification sensor. For a 6-cylinder engine, the intake Camshaft Position Sensor is located underneath the crankcase breather hose on the left side of the cylinder head, while the exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor is positioned at the right front of the cylinder head. In the V8 M62 TU engine, intake Camshaft Position Sensors are found on each upper timing chain cover.

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2006 BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12147539165
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 12-14-1-435-350, 12-14-1-438-081
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor; Camshaft Position Sensor
- Replaces: 12-14-7-506-273
- Item Weight: 0.60 Pounds
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2006 BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12141438081
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- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.2 x 6.1 x 6.2 inches
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2006 BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12147539172
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 12-14-7-506-926
- Item Weight: 0.60 Pounds
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- SKU: 12147539172
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2006 BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12147506273
$115.92 MSRP: $166.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaced by: 12147518628
- Item Weight: 0.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 12147506273
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2006 BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12147506926
$218.70 MSRP: $290.08
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaced by: 12147539172
- Item Weight: 0.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 12147506926
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Fits the following 2006 BMW X5 Submodels:
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2006 BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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What is the function and location of the camshaft position sensor on the 2006 BMW X5?
Posted by Edwin S.
A:
Each Camshaft Position Sensor reads an impulse wheel mounted at the end of the camshaft, providing signals to the ECM for cylinder recognition, spark timing, sequential fuel injection, and VANOS control. This sensor is also known as the cylinder identification sensor. For a 6-cylinder engine, the intake Camshaft Position Sensor is located underneath the crankcase breather hose on the left side of the cylinder head, while the exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor is positioned at the right front of the cylinder head. In the V8 M62 TU engine, intake Camshaft Position Sensors are found on each upper timing chain cover.
Answered by BMW Parts Specialist Brad / Jul 23, 2026