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Vemo V20-72-0471 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust
Overview of Vemo Engine Camshaft Position Sensor V20-72-0471
The Vemo VEMO Engine Camshaft Position Sensor (part number V20-72-0471) is designed for precise engine timing and optimal performance in various BMW models. This black sensor features a D-shaped connector and is engineered to meet the specific requirements of BMW vehicles such as the 320i, 325i, 330i, and X5.
- Colour: Black
- Connector Shape: D-shape with 3 connectors
- Fitting Depth: 28 mm
- Dimensions: Height 60.8 mm, Length 41.1 mm, Width 28 mm
- Number of mounting bores: 1
- Number of Poles: 3
- Rated Voltage: 12 V
- Sensor Type: Hall sensor with seal ring included
- Weight: 0.027 kg
Detailed Description of the VEMO Brand Line
The VEMO brand line specializes in high-quality ignition sensors designed for reliable engine management. The VEMO Engine Camshaft Position Sensor V20-72-0471 is part of this line, offering precise signal detection through its Hall sensor technology. This ensures accurate camshaft position feedback, which is critical for engine timing and fuel injection control in BMW vehicles.
Product Function and Common Applications
This engine camshaft position sensor is essential for monitoring the camshaft's rotational position and speed, enabling the engine control unit (ECU) to optimize ignition timing and fuel delivery. It is compatible with a range of BMW models including the 320i, 325i, 330i, X3, X5, and Z4.
- Helps resolve engine misfires and rough idling
- Prevents stalling and poor acceleration issues
- Addresses check engine light triggers related to camshaft sensor faults
- Improves fuel efficiency by ensuring accurate timing
- Supports smooth engine start-up and operation
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Vemo V20-72-0471 sensor, ensure the D-shaped connector aligns correctly with the vehicle’s wiring harness. The sensor includes a seal ring to maintain a secure and leak-free fit. Use the single mounting bore to firmly secure the sensor at the correct fitting depth of 28 mm. Verify the rated voltage of 12 V matches the vehicle specifications before installation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Vemo products undergo strict quality control to meet OEM standards for durability and performance. The VEMO Engine Camshaft Position Sensor V20-72-0471 is manufactured to provide consistent and reliable operation in BMW vehicles. Warranty details should be confirmed with the point of purchase or manufacturer documentation.
| Brand | Vemo |
| Part Number | V20-72-0471 |
| Position | VEMO, Exhaust |
| Colour | Black |
| Connector Shape | D-Shape |
| Fitting Depth [mm] | 28 |
| Height [mm] | 60.8 |
| Length [mm] | 41.1 |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| Number of connectors | 3 |
| Number of mounting bores | 1 |
| Packaging Depth [cm] | 6,8 |
| Packaging height [cm] | 6,08 |
| Packaging width [cm] | 2,8 |
| Rated Voltage [V] | 12 |
| Sensor Type | Hall Sensor |
| Supplementary Article/Info 2 | with seal ring |
| Weight [kg] | 0.027 |
| Width [mm] | 28 |
This part fits 106 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BMW | 325Ci | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2006 | BMW | 330Ci | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2006 | BMW | X3 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2006 | BMW | X3 | 2.5L | L6 | Exhaust | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | ||
| 2006 | BMW | X5 | 4.8is | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2006 | BMW | X5 | 4.4i | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2006 | BMW | X5 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 325Ci | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 325i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 325xi | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 330Ci | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 330i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 330xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 525i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 530i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 545i | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 645Ci | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 745i | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 745Li | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | X3 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | X3 | 2.5i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | X5 | 4.8is | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | X5 | 4.4i | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | X5 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | Z4 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2005 | BMW | Z4 | 2.5i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 320i | 2.2L | L6 | Exhaust | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | ||
| 2004 | BMW | 325Ci | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 325i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 325xi | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 330Ci | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 330i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 330xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 525i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 530i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 545i | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 645Ci | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 745i | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 745Li | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | X3 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | X3 | 2.5i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | X5 | 4.8is | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | X5 | 4.4i | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | X5 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | Z4 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2004 | BMW | Z4 | 2.5i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 320i | 2.2L | L6 | Exhaust | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | ||
| 2003 | BMW | 325Ci | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 325i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 325xi | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 330Ci | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 330i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 330xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 525i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 530i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 745i | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 745Li | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | M5 | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Intake; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | X5 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | Z4 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2003 | BMW | Z4 | 2.5i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 320i | 2.2L | L6 | Exhaust | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | ||
| 2002 | BMW | 325Ci | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 325i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 325xi | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 330Ci | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 330i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 330xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 525i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 530i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 745i | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 745Li | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | M5 | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Intake; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | X5 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | Z3 | Roadster | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | Z3 | Coupe | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2002 | BMW | Z3 | Roadster | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | 320i | 2.2L | L6 | Exhaust | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; VEMO | ||
| 2001 | BMW | 325Ci | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | 325i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | 325xi | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | 330Ci | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | 330i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | 330xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | 525i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | 530i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | M5 | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Intake; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | X5 | 3.0i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | Z3 | Roadster | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | Z3 | Coupe | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2001 | BMW | Z3 | Roadster | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2000 | BMW | 323Ci | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2000 | BMW | 323i | Base | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2000 | BMW | 328Ci | Base | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2000 | BMW | 328i | Base | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2000 | BMW | 528i | Base | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2000 | BMW | M5 | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Intake; VEMO | |
| 2000 | BMW | Z3 | Roadster | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2000 | BMW | Z3 | Coupe | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 2000 | BMW | Z3 | Roadster | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 1999 | BMW | 323i | Base | Sedan | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO |
| 1999 | BMW | 328i | Base | Sedan | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO |
| 1999 | BMW | 528i | Base | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 1999 | BMW | Z3 | Roadster | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 1999 | BMW | Z3 | Coupe | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO | |
| 1999 | BMW | Z3 | Roadster | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Description: Without Seal; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; Exhaust; VEMO |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.