"Michael Low" > wrote in message
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>
> Brian wrote:
>> Lately my 540i Six Speed has been stalling both at idle and while in
> top
>> gear on the highway! I manage to restart but it runs very rough then
>
>> smooths out but will eventuall need a restart soon thereafter.
> Sounds like
>> it's got Microsoft Windows inside!
>>
>> Dealer said check engine code reveals a Cam Shaft Sensor code?? They
> told
>> me to change the plugs and fuel filter which I did but that did not
> help
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>
>
> Did the dealer say why they did not check the cam shaft sensor? They
> do go bad and would likely cause the symptoms you mentioned.
>

My 98 740iL (same engine) had this code and problem. Changing the sensor
took me about 30 minutes and about $70 from www.autohausaz.com for the part.
Problem solved.

Kyle.