Original BMW Multi-Purpose Relay, White and Green, for BMW 3, 5, and 7 Series, X5, and Mini Cooper (1982–2017)

Covering more than three decades of BMW and Mini models, Original BMW multi-purpose relay 61-36-8-373-700 is a make-contact switching relay in a white and green housing, fitted to cars from the E28 and E30 through the F10 5 Series, the late X5 and X6, and the Mini Cooper. A make-contact relay sends a small control current through its coil to close a set of normally open contacts. This lets a low-current switch or module turn on a higher-current circuit. BMW's name for the part is relay, make contact, white green, and it weighs 33 g (1.16 oz). It has a 5-prong terminal layout and is sold individually. Production of this number began in September 1996.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

This relay supersedes 61-36-0-141-229. BMW rates the change as exchangeable retrospectively, so it is the correct replacement wherever the earlier number was fitted. The 5-prong design may also replace an earlier 4-prong relay. BMW also offers a separate 4-prong multi-purpose relay in a sky blue housing, 61-36-6-915-327. The two are different parts, with a different housing color and a different terminal count.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 61-36-8-373-700
• BMW part name: relay, make contact, white green
• Terminals: 5 prong
• Weight: 33 g (1.16 oz)
• Sold as: one relay
• Production start: September 1996
• Supersedes: 61-36-0-141-229, exchangeable retrospectively
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

Can this relay take the place of a 4-prong relay?
It may. This 5-prong relay may also replace an earlier 4-prong relay.

Does it replace part 61-36-0-141-229?
Yes. BMW superseded that number with 61-36-8-373-700 and rates the change as exchangeable retrospectively.

Is the sky blue 61-36-6-915-327 relay the same part?
No. That is a separate 4-prong relay in a sky blue housing.

Fitment & Compatibility

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