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Product details
Fitted to the steering column of the E60 and E61 BMW 5 Series and the E63 and E64 6 Series, this Original BMW switch housing is the mounting point for the steering column switches and contains the steering angle sensor. BMW names it the steering column switch unit. Because the housing and the sensor come as one assembly, replacing the housing also replaces the steering angle sensor. The assembly weighs 565 g (1.2 lb), and BMW has supplied this number since September 2006.
BMW rates this housing as interchangeable in both directions with 61-31-2-298-829, so either number can be fitted where the other was used. A long chain of older numbers also leads here, including 61-31-6-962-939, 61-31-6-952-980, 61-31-6-950-521, and 61-31-6-945-112, which helps when you are matching the label on a removed housing. BMW's data shows one housing for the six-cylinder M54 and N52 cars, the N62 and N62N V8 cars, and the M47N2, M57N, and M57N2 diesels across both chassis families, so engine choice does not change the part.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW Parts)
- Part number: 61-31-9-136-898
- BMW name: steering column switch unit
- Includes: steering angle sensor
- Interchangeable with: 61-31-2-298-829, in both directions
- Weight: 565 g (1.2 lb)
- Production start: September 2006
- Country of manufacture: Ireland
- Sold as: one housing assembly
Fitment & Compatibility
BMW's parts data places this housing in the E60 and E61 5 Series and the E63 and E64 6 Series, the E64 being the Cabrio. Models shown include the 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 545i, and 550i in the 5 Series and the 630i, 645Ci, and 650i in the 6 Series. PMB does not have year-by-year fitment for this part, so confirm it against your car before ordering. Share your VIN with us and we will compare it to BMW's data for your exact build.
Common Questions
Which faults can trace back to this housing?
Damage to the electrical parts in the steering column can cause problems with the turn signals, the wipers, or other column-mounted controls.
Where is this housing made?
Ireland. It is supplied as a genuine BMW part under number 61-31-9-136-898.
PMB carries this housing for E60, E61, E63, and E64 owners restoring factory column controls.