NGK Crankshaft Position/Pulse Sensor (CPS) CHC3-D289 81288 NGK81288 - BMW Diesel 1/3/5/6/7 Series X3 X5 X6 (E46 E90 E60) - 3-Pin D-Shaped Connector with Cable

NGK Crankshaft Position/Pulse Sensor (CPS) CHC3-D289 81288 NGK81288 - BMW Diesel 1/3/5/6/7 Series X3 X5 X6 (E46 E90 E60) - 3-Pin D-Shaped Connector with Cable

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NGK Crankshaft Pulse Sensor CHC3-D289 NGK81288

Looking for a reliable crankshaft position sensor for your BMW or Mercedes-Benz? The NGK Crankshaft Pulse Sensor CHC3-D289 (NGK81288, part number 81288) is a high-quality, OE-grade replacement crank sensor that restores precise engine timing and dependable starting. Trusted by enthusiasts and workshops, we have used this NGK crank sensor ourselves and our customers have been consistently happy with the fit, performance and durability.

If your car is showing symptoms like hard starting, cutting out, rough running, hesitation, or a P0335 or P0336 fault code, replacing the crankshaft sensor is a proven fix. This NGK engine speed sensor delivers accurate crankshaft position data for smooth idle, crisp throttle response and stable running.

Why choose this NGK crankshaft sensor

  • Genuine NGK quality crankshaft position sensor for precise signal and reliable operation
  • Direct-fit replacement for many BMW diesel models and selected Mercedes-Benz
  • Restores correct engine synchronisation and dependable cold and hot starts
  • Designed for longevity and consistent performance in demanding conditions
  • Excellent compatibility coverage across BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5, X6

Key specifications

Brand NGK
Part name Crankshaft Pulse Sensor - Crankshaft Position Sensor - Crank Sensor - CPS - Engine Speed Sensor
NGK reference CHC3-D289
NGK part number NGK81288
Part number 81288
Connector shape D-shaped
Pins 3-pin
Supplementary info With cable

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Compatibility overview

This NGK crankshaft pulse sensor covers a wide range of BMW diesel applications from early 2000s up to around 2014, plus a selected Mercedes-Benz W124 200 2.0. Key BMW platforms include:

  • BMW 1 Series E81 E87 - 118d 120d
  • BMW 3 Series E46 E90 E91 E92 E93 - 318d 320d 325d 330d 335d
  • BMW 5 Series E60 E61 - 520d 525d 530d 535d
  • BMW 6 Series E63 E64 - 635d
  • BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 - 730d 730Ld
  • BMW X Series E83 X3, E53 X5, E70 X5, E71 E72 X6 - 20d 30d 35d

Full detailed vehicle list is provided below. For peace of mind, please use our compatibility check at checkout or contact us with your registration or last 7 of VIN.

  • 1 Series
    • 1 Hatchback (E81)
      • 118d 2.0 (100 KW / 136 HP) (09/2006 - 12/2011)
      • 118d 2.0 (105 KW / 143 HP) (09/2006 - 12/2011)
      • 120d 2.0 (120 KW / 163 HP) (09/2006 - 12/2011)
      • 120d 2.0 (130 KW / 177 HP) (09/2006 - 12/2011)
    • 1 Hatchback (E87)
      • 118d 2.0 (90 KW / 122 HP) (11/2003 - 02/2007)
      • 118d 2.0 (100 KW / 136 HP) (09/2006 - 06/2011)
      • 118d 2.0 (105 KW / 143 HP) (09/2006 - 06/2011)
      • 120d 2.0 (120 KW / 163 HP) (03/2003 - 06/2011)
      • 120d 2.0 (130 KW / 177 HP) (09/2006 - 06/2011)
  • 3 Series
    • 3 Saloon (E46)
      • 318d 2.0 (85 KW / 116 HP) (03/2003 - 02/2005)
      • 318d 2.0 (85 KW / 116 HP) (09/2001 - 03/2003)
      • 320d 2.0 (110 KW / 150 HP) (09/2001 - 02/2005)
      • 330d 3.0 (150 KW / 204 HP) (03/2003 - 02/2005)
      • 330xd 3.0 (150 KW / 204 HP) (09/2002 - 12/2004)
    • 3 Coupe (E46)
      • 320Cd 2.0 (110 KW / 150 HP) (11/2003 - 07/2006)
      • 330Cd 3.0 (150 KW / 204 HP) (03/2003 - 07/2006)
    • 3 Touring (E46)
      • 318d 2.0 (85 KW / 115 HP) (10/2002 - 03/2003)
      • 318d 2.0 (85 KW / 116 HP) (03/2003 - 02/2005)
      • 320d 2.0 (110 KW / 150 HP) (09/2001 - 02/2005)
      • 330d 3.0 (150 KW / 204 HP) (03/2003 - 02/2005)
      • 330xd 3.0 (150 KW / 204 HP) (08/2002 - 05/2005)
    • 3 Convertible (E46)
      • 320Cd 2.0 (110 KW / 150 HP) (02/2005 - 12/2007)
      • 330Cd 3.0 (150 KW / 204 HP) (08/2005 - 12/2007)
    • 3 Compact (E46)
      • 318td 2.0 (85 KW / 115 HP) (03/2003 - 02/2005)
      • 320td 2.0 (110 KW / 150 HP) (09/2001 - 02/2005)
    • 3 Saloon (E90)
      • 318d 2.0 (90 KW / 122 HP) (03/2005 - 08/2007)
      • 318d 2.0 (100 KW / 136 HP) (02/2007 - 03/2010)
      • 320d 2.0 (110 KW / 150 HP) (12/2004 - 09/2007)
      • 320d 2.0 (120 KW / 163 HP) (12/2004 - 12/2011)
      • 325d 3.0 (145 KW / 197 HP) (09/2006 - 02/2010)
      • 330d 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (09/2005 - 09/2008)
      • 330d 3.0 (180 KW / 245 HP) (09/2008 - 12/2011)
      • 330xd 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (09/2005 - 08/2008)
      • 335d 3.0 (210 KW / 286 HP) (09/2006 - 12/2011)
    • 3 Touring (E91)
      • 318d 2.0 (90 KW / 122 HP) (09/2005 - 08/2007)
      • 318d 2.0 (100 KW / 136 HP) (07/2007 - 06/2012)
      • 320d 2.0 (110 KW / 150 HP) (12/2004 - 08/2007)
      • 320d 2.0 (120 KW / 163 HP) (12/2004 - 06/2012)
      • 325d 3.0 (145 KW / 197 HP) (09/2006 - 06/2012)
      • 325d 3.0 (150 KW / 204 HP) (02/2010 - 06/2012)
      • 330d 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (12/2004 - 08/2008)
      • 330d 3.0 (180 KW / 245 HP) (02/2008 - 05/2012)
      • 330xd 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (09/2005 - 06/2012)
      • 335d 3.0 (210 KW / 286 HP) (09/2006 - 06/2012)
    • 3 Coupe (E92)
      • 325d 3.0 (145 KW / 197 HP) (02/2007 - 02/2010)
      • 325d 3.0 (150 KW / 204 HP) (09/2009 - 12/2013)
      • 325d 3.0 (155 KW / 211 HP) (02/2007 - 02/2010)
      • 330d 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (03/2006 - 08/2008)
      • 330d 3.0 (180 KW / 245 HP) (01/2009 - 12/2013)
      • 330d xDrive 3.0 (180 KW / 245 HP) (02/2010 - 06/2013)
      • 330xd 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (03/2006 - 08/2008)
      • 335d 3.0 (210 KW / 286 HP) (03/2006 - 03/2013)
    • 3 Convertible (E93)
      • 325d 3.0 (145 KW / 197 HP) (03/2007 - 12/2010)
      • 325d 3.0 (150 KW / 204 HP) (09/2009 - 09/2013)
      • 325d 3.0 (155 KW / 211 HP) (03/2007 - 12/2010)
      • 330d 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (03/2007 - 12/2013)
      • 330d 3.0 (180 KW / 245 HP) (01/2009 - 12/2013)
  • 5 Series
    • 5 Saloon (E60)
      • 520d 2.0 (110 KW / 150 HP) (02/2005 - 02/2008)
      • 520d 2.0 (120 KW / 163 HP) (02/2005 - 02/2008)
      • 520d 2.0 (130 KW / 177 HP) (04/2006 - 12/2009)
      • 525d 2.5 (120 KW / 163 HP) (12/2004 - 03/2010)
      • 525d 2.5 (130 KW / 177 HP) (06/2004 - 03/2010)
      • 525d 3.0 (145 KW / 197 HP) (01/2007 - 03/2010)
      • 525d xDrive 3.0 (145 KW / 197 HP) (09/2007 - 12/2009)
      • 525xd 3.0 (145 KW / 197 HP) (11/2006 - 08/2007)
      • 530d 3.0 (155 KW / 211 HP) (09/2002 - 12/2009)
      • 530d 3.0 (160 KW / 218 HP) (09/2002 - 09/2005)
      • 530d 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (04/2005 - 02/2007)
      • 530d 3.0 (173 KW / 235 HP) (02/2007 - 12/2009)
      • 530d xDrive 3.0 (173 KW / 235 HP) (09/2007 - 12/2009)
      • 530xd 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (02/2005 - 02/2007)
      • 530xd 3.0 (173 KW / 235 HP) (03/2007 - 08/2007)
      • 535d 3.0 (200 KW / 272 HP) (09/2004 - 03/2010)
      • 535d 3.0 (210 KW / 286 HP) (01/2007 - 03/2010)
    • 5 Touring (E61)
      • 520d 2.0 (110 KW / 150 HP) (04/2005 - 02/2008)
      • 520d 2.0 (120 KW / 163 HP) (04/2005 - 02/2008)
      • 525d 2.5 (120 KW / 163 HP) (03/2004 - 03/2007)
      • 525d 2.5 (130 KW / 177 HP) (03/2004 - 03/2007)
      • 525d 3.0 (145 KW / 197 HP) (03/2007 - 05/2010)
      • 525d xDrive 3.0 (145 KW / 197 HP) (09/2008 - 05/2010)
      • 525xd 3.0 (145 KW / 197 HP) (09/2007 - 09/2008)
      • 530d 3.0 (160 KW / 218 HP) (03/2004 - 09/2005)
      • 530d 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (02/2005 - 02/2007)
      • 530d 3.0 (173 KW / 235 HP) (02/2007 - 05/2010)
      • 530d xDrive 3.0 (173 KW / 235 HP) (09/2007 - 05/2010)
      • 530xd 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (02/2005 - 02/2007)
      • 530xd 3.0 (173 KW / 235 HP) (01/2007 - 08/2007)
      • 535d 3.0 (200 KW / 272 HP) (09/2004 - 12/2010)
      • 535d 3.0 (210 KW / 286 HP) (01/2007 - 12/2010)
  • 6 Series
    • 6 Coupe (E63)
      • 635d 3.0 (210 KW / 286 HP) (07/2007 - 07/2010)
    • 6 Convertible (E64)
      • 635d 3.0 (210 KW / 286 HP) (07/2007 - 07/2010)
  • 7 Series
    • 7 (E65, E66, E67)
      • 730d 3.0 (155 KW / 211 HP) (10/2002 - 07/2008)
      • 730d 3.0 (160 KW / 218 HP) (06/2002 - 02/2005)
      • 730Ld 3.0 (170 KW / 231 HP) (07/2005 - 08/2008)
  • X Series
    • X5 (E53)
      • 3.0d (155 KW / 211 HP) (09/2003 - 12/2006)
      • 3.0d (160 KW / 218 HP) (12/2003 - 12/2006)
    • X3 (E83)
      • 2.0d (110 KW / 150 HP) (11/2003 - 08/2007)
      • 2.0d (130 KW / 177 HP) (03/2007 - 08/2007)
      • 3.0d (150 KW / 204 HP) (01/2004 - 08/2005)
      • 3.0d (160 KW / 218 HP) (09/2005 - 08/2008)
      • 3.0sd (210 KW / 286 HP) (09/2006 - 08/2008)
      • xDrive 20d 2.0 (120 KW / 163 HP) (09/2007 - 08/2010)
      • xDrive 20d 2.0 (130 KW / 177 HP) (09/2007 - 08/2010)
      • xDrive 30d 3.0 (155 KW / 211 HP) (09/2008 - 08/2010)
      • xDrive 30d 3.0 (160 KW / 218 HP) (09/2008 - 08/2010)
      • xDrive 35d 3.0 (210 KW / 286 HP) (09/2008 - 08/2011)
    • X5 (E70)
      • 3.0d (155 KW / 211 HP) (02/2007 - 09/2008)
      • 3.0d (173 KW / 235 HP) (02/2007 - 09/2008)
      • 3.0 sd (210 KW / 286 HP) (10/2007 - 03/2010)
      • xDrive 30d 3.0 (173 KW / 235 HP) (10/2008 - 03/2010)
      • xDrive 35d 3.0 (210 KW / 286 HP) (09/2008 - 06/2013)
    • X6 (E71, E72)
      • xDrive 30d 3.0 (180 KW / 245 HP) (04/2009 - 06/2014)
      • xDrive 35d 3.0 (210 KW / 286 HP) (06/2007 - 03/2010)
  • 124-Series
    • W124 Saloon (W124)
      • 200 2.0 (77 KW / 105 HP) (01/1986 - 05/1990)

Compatibility check

To ensure the part you have ordered fits your vehicle, we run a compatibility check prior to dispatch. We can verify using your registration number for UK vehicles or the last 7 digits of your VIN. Simply enter your car details prior to checkout or contact us for assistance.

Professional fitting available

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Part numbers

  • NGK CHC3-D289
  • NGK81288
  • 81288

Buy your NGK crankshaft position sensor today from Nforcd and get the right CPS sensor for your BMW or Mercedes engine. Trusted quality, proven reliability and the correct 3-pin D-shaped connector with cable for an easy install.

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