Turbine speed sensor location

Tiny
ANDRIN ATEM
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  • 2002 BMW X5
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32 EGS (Electronic Transmission Control): gear 1
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 AT 11:25 AM

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KEN L
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This happens when the turbine speed sensor goes out. Here is how to replace the sensor in the diagrams below. Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:04 PM
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Hi Ken, I am sure you are referring to the speed sensor which is connected to the trans body.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:27 PM
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Please I like to know if the turbine speed sensor is inside the gear box or just on the body?
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Friday, April 2nd, 2021 AT 9:44 AM
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Do I have to open the cover and empty the transmission fluid to get to it, or its just fitted on the outside of the gear box?
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Friday, April 2nd, 2021 AT 9:45 AM
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Yes, you need to remove the transmission pan. Here are instructions to help you get the job done. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM
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Thanks, I will let you know what happens.
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Sunday, April 4th, 2021 AT 3:44 PM
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Hi Ken, I got the transmission cover removed. I can see two turbine sensors at both ends opposite to each other. How can I test the sensors to know which is malfunctioning? Can I also interchange them?
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Monday, April 5th, 2021 AT 4:00 PM
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Hi Ken. I got both sensors out and I did a resistance test with a voltage meter. On one I got 3.50 oms and the second I got 3.33 oms. I also did live data on output speed I realize the sensor with the 3.33 omes does not transmit as that of 3.50, while I hook the sensors with my ignition key open I had another mechanic using a screwdriver to touch the metal part on the sensors.
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Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 AT 6:35 AM
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KEN L
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Sounds good let me know what happens once you have it back together.
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Thursday, April 8th, 2021 AT 10:19 AM
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Sure.
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Saturday, April 10th, 2021 AT 1:06 AM
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Hi Ken, please this is the part which I took out from the gearbox based on the images you sent. I hope this is what the turbine output speed sensor looks like?
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Monday, April 12th, 2021 AT 12:32 AM
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That's it. Let me know how it goes.
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 AT 9:38 AM

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