{"product_id":"bmw-headlight-switch","title":"Original BMW Headlight Switch for BMW 318ti and Z3 (1995–2002)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBMW 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: BMW, Original BMW part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 61-31-8-353-508\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW part name: light switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: models without fog lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 86 g (0.2 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction start: January 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new, unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as one piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does a headlight switch stop working?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWear from everyday use, wiring problems, and exposure to rain, snow, or heat are the common causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the M Roadster switch the same as the one in a four-cylinder Z3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePMB can help match the right light switch to your 318ti or Z3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"100\"\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"125\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"150\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"80\"\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e318ti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e318ti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e318ti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e318ti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e318ti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM Coupe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM Coupe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM Roadster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM Roadster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM Roadster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM Roadster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM Roadster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SSF E","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47779805069490,"sku":"BSMS_61-31-8-353-508","price":389.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/8792\/2610\/files\/78413306-ABE1-400D-98E3-36F588F34BD5-2.jpg?v=1785470438","url":"https:\/\/pmbperformance.com\/products\/bmw-headlight-switch","provider":"PMB Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}