Advice on E36 mass air flow sensor replacement

[E9Wayne]

Hey guys, I don't know the E36 well but my sister has a 300,000 mile 325is automatic from 1992 that needs a new 6 pin mass air flow sensor. I've recommended to her that the mechanic first try to clean it out but, should that not work, what are the recommendations on a replacement part? BMW is asking $2K for a new part that is part # 136275275818 which sounds outrageous. Are there good new or used sources you'd recommend she consider? Should this be OEM or are certain aftermarket brands good? Thanks so much!

 

[Arde]

I replaced it recently on my E36 318i and it was new about 400 dollars. The first one was bad and the second one worked great.

 

[mbmw]

The BMW part # should be 13627527518. Check on Rock Auto. I may have a good used one if you can not find a new one.