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M13a Camshaft sensor replacement

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01 Dec 2025 15:18 #262963 by me101
Hi. Just been to price up a camshaft sensor from Suzuki - nearly £200!! I know these motors like genuine sensors, but struggling to justify that kind of cost. Martin does not have a sensor in shop, the blueprint one I have does not seem to have done well, so, does anyone recommend a make for replacement before I skint myself further with this car?
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02 Dec 2025 06:43 #262970 by Busta
In my experience the genuine sensors are quite problematic given time. I've not had issues with Blueprint.
Genuine ones are £100 from Sims Suzuki.
Ebay has a choice of brands from £13
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03 Dec 2025 10:12 - 03 Dec 2025 10:14 #262975 by Motacilla
An observation from the continent: UK dealer prices seem particularly murderous.

I wonder if it is worth buying from abroad for a small part like that? I'm thinking you could email a dealer in the EU somewhere and potentially find a much better price.

Or maybe Norway. I hear their currency is priced somewhat below cowrie shells these days.  

Alternately, maybe someone could post the OEM (Denso?) part number.  It would be a little surprising if the same sensor were not used on a number of other marques/models.
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03 Dec 2025 14:39 #262977 by me101
Going to try Herth+Buss from Germany (sensible price). I have had Blueprint x2, which didn't seem too good. Tried a used genuine one, which the engine seemed to run better with, but got the EML on after a couple of thousand miles. Will try this one, and then go new original part if that fails.

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03 Dec 2025 20:27 #262984 by Darthblaker7474
£32 if you don't mind waiting a week or two

I highly reccomend Amayama if you've got time on your hands to wait for parts, all genuine oem stuff.

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04 Dec 2025 07:15 #262987 by me101
Thanks, will try if this one gives up. Engine runs (and it isn't a daily), so a short wait isn't a problem.

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