Code P0022, where is the camshaft position sensor located?

Tiny
BRLI29
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  • 2016 BMW 750LI
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I recently got a check engine light and scanned my car. The code was p0022. Camshaft position sensor bank 2 needs to be replaced. I'm new to working on cars and wanted help with doing this swap myself. The BMW guide says that I have 4 on my 2016 BMW 750i xdrive but I don't know where either of the 4 are located. I do know 2 for intake and 2 for exhaust.
Friday, February 17th, 2023 AT 1:47 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The code P0022 is the intake camshaft timing for bank 2 which is on the driver's side of the engine is more retarded than it should be. I would check the oil first because that could cause an issue as well. It is not a circuit error it is an operational error which is caused by a clogged or malfunctioning camshaft position control valve for bank two. Here is the valve location so you can remove it and check the screen to see if there are metal shavings clogging the oil control ports.

Here is the sensor location and how to replace it for your own knowledge:

Premium repair instruction
Replacing the camshaft position sensor of the intake camshaft, left
12 14 522 | REP-REP-P-1214522-G11_N63O2 - V.11

Preliminary work
1. Removing the acoustic cover
2. Removing intake silencer housing
3. Remove the cover for the center engine compartment
4. Remove both front-end struts
5. Remove front cross connection (front-end strut removed)
6. Remove the rear top cross connection
7. Removing the left unfiltered-air duct
Main Works
8. Remove the camshaft position sensor of the intake camshaft on the left
9. Installing the camshaft position sensor of the intake camshaft on the left
Follow-up works
10. Installing the left unfiltered-air duct
11. Install the rear top cross connection
12. Install front cross connection (front-end strut removed)
13. Installing both front-end struts
14. Install the cover of the engine compartment center
15. Installing intake silencer housing
16. Install acoustic cover

This guide can help you understand how the system works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-camshaft-variable-valve-timing-works

Here are the locations of the sensors and the oil pressure control valve for the camshafts, you want to check the parts on the driver's side of the engine. Please check the images below and let me know. Ken
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Friday, February 17th, 2023 AT 11:10 AM
Tiny
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I have a G12.
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Monday, August 28th, 2023 AT 12:53 PM
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KEN L
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Is this an Euro car? If so this is the US version and will be the same or close to the same. Did you run into a problem?
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Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 AT 10:03 AM

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