Q: How much to replace 2011 bmw e90 eccentric shaft sensor?

asked by on January 05, 2018

Car dies immediately after starting. Used a code reader and found valvetronic shaft sensor codes 2A31,2A32,2A47. Researched on web shows I probably need to get the sensor replaced. Curious about cost. Thanks

My car has 47000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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