P0365 - Camshaft Position Sensor

OK folks, I have succeeded in completely confusing myself. My SES light came on, I pulled the code (P0365), and reset the light. A few days later - same code. Reset it again and it has now come on a third time.

The monster list (sticky) of codes still says "unknown code" for this, but I did my due diligence and searched for everything I could on "P0365". I get that it is for the camshaft position sensor (CPS), but am now very confused as to specifically which one (intake or exhaust).

Someone started a thread (years ago, so I didn't want to bump that one) with that code number, asking about it, and then proceded to talk about P0369, which as I understand is also for the CPS. I just need to know which specific CPS I should replace for my code, and would be very happy if someone could point me in the direction of the correct p/n to order (car is a 2002 330Ci). I think I found both CPS parts on RealOEM.com, but still not sure which one to order.

Cliffs: what p/n do I purchase and replace for a P0365 SES code?

Thanks all!

it looks like it is the exhaust. look here..

http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=383739

Thank you very much for the quick response. I found that thread as well, and was leaning toward "deducing" that my code was for the exhaust CPS, but then I found a couple of other threads that kept referring to a P0369 code as the exhaust CPS (even further down in the thread you referenced, a post by "vert" says this). That's when I started getting confused.

I suppose that more than one code can indicate the same problem? I.E. both P0365 and P0369 indicate a problem with the exhaust CPS?

I will move forward with replacing the exhaust sensor, unless anyone else has some differing thoughts.

Thank again!

you should buy BMW software Scanner, such as pa soft.

Originally Posted by Seesnax

OK folks, I have succeeded in completely confusing myself. My SES light came on, I pulled the code (P0365), and reset the light. A few days later - same code. Reset it again and it has now come on a third time.

The monster list (sticky) of codes still says "unknown code" for this, but I did my due diligence and searched for everything I could on "P0365". I get that it is for the camshaft position sensor (CPS), but am now very confused as to specifically which one (intake or exhaust).

Someone started a thread (years ago, so I didn't want to bump that one) with that code number, asking about it, and then proceded to talk about P0369, which as I understand is also for the CPS. I just need to know which specific CPS I should replace for my code, and would be very happy if someone could point me in the direction of the correct p/n to order (car is a 2002 330Ci). I think I found both CPS parts on RealOEM.com, but still not sure which one to order.

Cliffs: what p/n do I purchase and replace for a P0365 SES code?

Thanks all!

Hey Seesnax, did you end up finding a solution to your problem ? going through the same issue with my car right now as well. Let me know how it went.