I'm hoping for some help about my failed crank sensor and the BWD replacement I purchased today. I did quite a bit of research via the "search" feature on here, and still had a question...

My XF died on me while I was IN a drive-through yesterday. After it cooled for about 45 minutes, it started right back up again.

I know it is the crank sensor, so I went to Kraigen Auto Parts and purchased a BWD brand one for $57.00. My concern is that the new sensor in the BWD box has Bosch and Mercedes Benz imprinted on the side, just like my old/original sensor.

I read that one XF owner said he also purchased a BWD sensor last year, and it had Bosch on the side. He mentioned that it came to no surprise because companies sometimes rebrand items?

Has anyone on here replaced their bad crank sensor with a BWD one? I need to know if it says Bosch on one side and Mercedes Benz on the other?

I'm really hesitant, thinking someone's original sensor died, so they bought a BWD one and then stuck their bad sensor in the BWD box and returned it, essentially getting a new one for free.

Any input would be greatly appreciated! The last thing I want is to get stranded in a dangerous spot again because the "new" sensor I bought was really an old/non-working one!

Another thing is that I called 3 other Kraigen's and they said their BWD sensors just said "Made in Germany" and not Bosch or Mercedes.

Oh, and the one I bought today is already installed, and my car is starting fine...but I haven't taken it for a long drive yet...kind of scared to get stranded again!

Thanks guys!