Intake Air Temperature Sensor - E36, E46, E39, E38, X5, Z3

This is the intake air temp sensor (IAT sensor) that sends intake temperature data to the ECU so it can correct for abnormally high or low intake temps. It's typically located in the intake manifold but may be in the airbox assembly on some models. This sensor is critical for peak engine performance and fuel economy.

Also used in:
Original E46 M3 CSL air box
Bimmerworld M50 intake manifold conversion

BMW Fitments:

3 Series
E36 (92-99) > 323ic
E36 (92-99) > 323is
E36 (92-99) > 328i
E36 (92-99) > 328ic
E36 (92-99) > 328is
E36 (92-99) > M3 (96-99)
3 Series
E46 (99-05) > 323Ci
E46 (99-05) > 323i
E46 (99-05) > 325Ci
E46 (99-05) > 325i
E46 (99-05) > 325xi
E46 (99-05) > 328Ci
E46 (99-05) > 328i
E46 (99-05) > 330Ci
E46 (99-05) > 330i
E46 (99-05) > 330xi
5 Series
E39 (97-03) > 525i
E39 (97-03) > 528i
E39 (97-03) > 530i
E39 (97-03) > 540i
7 Series
E38 (95-01) > 740i
E38 (95-01) > 740iL
E38 (95-01) > 750iL
8 Series
E31 (91-97) > 850Ci
X3 Series
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 2.5i M54 (2003-2005)
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 3.0i M54 (2003-2006)
X5 Series
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 3.0i M54
Z Series
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 1.9
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.3
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.5
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.8
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 3.0
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 M - S52