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2002 BMW 530i 3.0L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on
Posted to European Driveability on 6/3/2008 6 Replies

I suspect a mechanical cam timing issue but am not familiar with this two cam sensor setup. The exhaust cam sensor code & check engine light come on (after clearing) usually after 2-3 drive cycles, sometimes the light will turn it self back off (for a while). ...

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car Vehicle Data

2002 BMW 530i

VIN WBADT63412
Engine3.0 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp On
OccursAfter 1-2 Drive Cycles

Trouble Codes

P1397Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
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car Vehicle Data

2002 BMW 530i

VIN WBADT63412
Engine3.0 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp On
OccursAfter 1-2 Drive Cycles

Trouble Codes

P1397Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction