E39 Speed Sensor question

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09-02-2010

Jeff posted on
September 2, 2010, 5:40 pm

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Hello
I have a 2000 528i (E39)

My mechanic informed me the left front speed sensor is not working. I opted
not to have them replace it due to their high cost.

Instead I was told by a friend to buy the part from eBay which cost me
$38.00

Is this something that's easily replaced? Can I just use the jack and
remove the tire/wheel and replace the speed sensor?

Thanks in advance for advice

Jeff posted on
September 2, 2010, 8:50 pm
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Re: E39 Speed Sensor question

Never mind I decided to give it a shot and it wasn't that hard.

The hardest part was being worried the car would come crashing down on
me from using the jack that seems rather flimsey.

Jeff Strickland posted on
September 2, 2010, 8:53 pm
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Re: E39 Speed Sensor question

They make Jack Stands for that.

Dave Plowman (News) posted on
September 3, 2010, 5:08 am
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Re: E39 Speed Sensor question

Never seen warnings about working on the car using just the car jack to
support it? ;-)

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Jeff Strickland posted on
September 2, 2010, 8:52 pm
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