I can't say how much a shop will charge... it depends upon the shop, the area of the country the shop's located, and other factors. But if you can handle simple tools, you can do the job yourself for the cost of the sensor. There's a very good article on how to do this at bmwland.blogspot.com with lots of pictures and good explanations.
The cam sensor on a 1996 Mercury Villager cost about $35 to $40. The sensor is actually manufactured by a Nissan subsidiary.
There is no cam sensor on a 90 3.1. Only a crank sensor.
It cost me $155, parts and labor.
The cam sensor is located in the distributor. The cost of a distributor is about $250.00 and up. get the cam sensor checked first, then if needed, replace. Use a Haynes Manual or something else to guide you thru the replacement process. It's easy to do.
You locate cam-sensor check for loose or broken wires ,if this doesn't work replace cam-sensor.
About a year ago. Located below dist. cap. Easy replacement, I think around $25.Type your answer here...
It is inside the distributor. You have to replace the distributor to service the cam sensor.
Having mine done as we speak. BMW dealership is charging me around $300.
if you have a code w/ cam to crank reference then yes. if only a crank sensor issue the no
cam sensor cost around 28.00 if you put it in. Not hard one bolt.
To change a 305 cam sensor, locate it beside the camshaft. Disconnect the electrical plug of the sensor and remove the hold-down bolt to take off the cam sensor. Replace with new.Ê
about 20 dollars do it yourself