Original BMW Cruise Control Bowden Cable for BMW E38 740i and 740iL (1996–2001)

This Original BMW cruise control Bowden cable connects the cruise control system to the throttle on the E38 7 Series, fitting the BMW 740iL from 1996–2001 and the BMW 740i from 1997–2001. A Bowden cable is a steel inner wire that slides inside a flexible outer sheath, which lets the cruise system pull the throttle open without a rigid linkage. BMW calls this part the Bowden cable for cruise control and assigns it to the M62 V8 versions of the E38. It weighs 145 grams and comes as a single piece. BMW's parts data shows production of this number starting in June 1997.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

Part number 65-71-8-380-084 replaces the earlier 65-71-8-369-621, and BMW marks the change as exchangeable retrospectively. That means the newer cable is the correct replacement for cars that left the factory with the older number, so an earlier car does not need a different part. BMW assigns the same cable across the M62-powered E38 range.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 65-71-8-380-084
• BMW part name: Bowden cable for cruise control
• Replaces: 65-71-8-369-621, exchangeable retrospectively
• Weight: 145 g (0.3 lb)
• Production start: June 1997
• Sold as: one piece
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

Does this cable replace 65-71-8-369-621?
Yes. BMW supersedes the older number with this one and rates the change as exchangeable retrospectively, so it fits cars built with the earlier cable.

Which engine does this cable go with?
BMW assigns it to E38 7 Series cars with the M62 V8, which covers the 740i and 740iL models this part fits.

Is this a genuine BMW part?
Yes. It is an Original BMW part supplied under BMW's own part number.

Fitment & Compatibility

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