Original BMW Steering Column Switch Unit for BMW 5, 6, and 7 Series, M5, M6, and Alpina (2009–2019)

Behind the steering wheel of 2009–2019 BMW 5, 6, and 7 Series cars, including the M5, M6, and Alpina models, the Original BMW steering column switch unit, part number 61-31-9-354-047, houses the column-mounted switches and is also known as the steering angle sensor. A steering column switch unit sits at the top of the column, just behind the wheel, and carries the electrical switchgear for the controls the driver reaches without taking a hand off the rim. BMW names it the switch unit steering column, and this version has been in production since July 2014. It weighs 533 g (1.2 lb), is made in Germany, and is sold as one complete unit.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

This switch unit has gone through a long run of part numbers. The current unit supersedes 61-31-9-319-475, and BMW rates the two as interchangeable in both directions. It also cross-references to 61-31-9-301-905, 61-31-9-297-780, 61-31-9-283-545, 61-31-9-245-624, 61-31-9-234-442, 61-31-9-214-962, 61-31-9-220-835, 61-31-9-202-572, 61-31-9-204-793, 61-31-9-202-666, and 61-31-9-196-486, so the stock unit in an earlier car can carry any of these numbers. BMW's parts data uses the same switch unit across the F10 sedan, F07 Gran Turismo, F06 Gran Coupe, F12 and F13 6 Series, and F01 and F02 7 Series. The engines range from the N20, N54, N55, and N57 to the N63, N63N, N74, and S63N.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 61-31-9-354-047
• BMW part name: Switch unit steering column
• Also known as: steering angle sensor
• Weight: 533 g (1.2 lb)
• Production start: July 2014
• Supersedes 61-31-9-319-475, interchangeable in both directions
• Country of manufacture: Germany
• Sold as: one complete switch unit
• Warranty: 24-month Original BMW parts warranty

Common Questions

What symptoms point to a failing steering column switch unit?
Damage to the electrical components in the column can cause trouble with the turn signals, wipers, or other steering wheel-mounted controls.

Does it fit a 2017 BMW 5 Series?
Only the Gran Turismo. The 2017 535i GT, 535i GT xDrive, and 550i GT xDrive are covered, while 5 Series sedan coverage ends with 2016.

Fitment & Compatibility

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