Original BMW Headlight Switch for BMW 318ti and Z3 (1995–2002)

Made in Italy for BMW, Original BMW headlight switch 61-31-8-353-508 is the light switch that lets the driver choose between the parking or running lights and the headlights on the BMW 318ti (1995–1999) and Z3 (1998–2002). When a headlight switch fails, it can leave the driver with poor visibility after dark, so a faulty one should be dealt with quickly. This switch weighs 86 g (0.2 lb), comes new and unused, and is sold as one piece.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW calls this part simply the light switch. The order turns on lighting equipment, since this switch is matched to cars that do not have fog lights. A headlight switch controls a car's lighting functions, including the headlights, running lights, and interior lights, which makes it a high-use control that gets turned every time the car is driven at night. BMW shows this number in production from January 1994 with no replacement number, so a 1995 318ti and a 2002 Z3 take the same switch.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW, Original BMW part
• Part number: 61-31-8-353-508
• BMW part name: light switch
• Application: models without fog lights
• Weight: 86 g (0.2 lb)
• Production start: January 1994
• Condition: new, unused
• Made in Italy
• Sold as one piece
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

Why does a headlight switch stop working?
Wear from everyday use, wiring problems, and exposure to rain, snow, or heat are the common causes.

Is the M Roadster switch the same as the one in a four-cylinder Z3?
Yes. BMW specifies this number for the Z3 M3.2 with S50, S52, and S54 engines as well as the four- and six-cylinder Z3 models.

PMB can help match the right light switch to your 318ti or Z3.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the table below to verify the year and submodel for your build. With over 20 years of parts and fitment experience, PMB Performance can match this to your VIN.