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BMW Glow Plug Controller - Genuine BMW 12218591724

335d, X5



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Price each: $295.99
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Description

Details

SKU:
BMW-12218591724
FCP Euro ID:
223790
Made in:
Portugal
Quality:
Genuine

OE Numbers

12218591724, 12217800156

MFG Numbers

N/A

Product Information

Heating control unit for your M57N2 powered BMW's glow plugs, and important part of your diesel powered BMW's ignition system

Diesel engines are a little different than gasoline powered engines. Diesel engines do not have spark plugs and instead rely on pressure and heat to force the intake charge to ignite. When a diesel engine is cold it relies on glow plugs to start combustion. Glow plugs are controlled by something xalled a glow plug controller. A glow plug controller ensures that the glow plugs are warm when starting your diesel engine. Without it your diesel engine would not be able to start

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Fits These Cars

BMW 335d

  • 2009 BMW 335d Diesel Glow Plug Controller
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M57T2D30 Diesel
  • 2010 BMW 335d Diesel Glow Plug Controller
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M57T2D30 Diesel
  • 2011 BMW 335d Diesel Glow Plug Controller
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M57T2D30 Diesel

BMW X5

  • 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel Glow Plug Controller
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M57T2D30 Diesel
  • 2010 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel Glow Plug Controller
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M57T2D30 Diesel
  • 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel Glow Plug Controller
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M57T2D30 Diesel
  • 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel Glow Plug Controller
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M57T2D30 Diesel
  • 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel Glow Plug Controller
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M57T2D30 Diesel

Product Reviews

10 Reviews

4.6
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Rick
on Tue, Dec 23 at 10:42AM
Deffective
I purchased 2 of these glow plug modules in 2025 for the same cold start issues on my X5 35d. Both were dud units I had to send back. I had to purchase a module direct from BMW that actually worked.
D
on Tue, Aug 09 at 03:29PM
Worked great
BMW 335d and this worked great to solve my issue.
D
on Tue, Aug 09 at 03:29PM
Worked great
BMW 335d and this worked great to solve my issue.
Nate
on Mon, May 03 at 08:11PM
Fixed my CEL
Electrical connectors are a bit of a pain to get to due to clearance around the controller. Fixed the cel for glow plug issues.
Goldie
on Thu, Oct 24 at 07:29AM
Glow Plug Controller - They will go bad on the M57s
Nothing more convenient and affordable than FCP... great communication, fast shipping, and of course, all of this is in stock. All.the.time. Part fit, and issues solved.
John
on Sun, Mar 03 at 05:17PM
BMW Glow Plug Controller - Genuine BMW 12218591724
Replaced old one check engine light is gone , so far is great , buy original. Good job FCP Thank you again !!!
Ashim
on Fri, Jan 11 at 10:49AM
worked like a charm
great fit
silverseal99
on Sun, May 20 at 12:17PM
Owner
Perfect fit and function for my 2011 335d.
Jorge
on Sun, Apr 09 at 02:19PM
Fixed code 49A5
Works great! My car was throwing a fault code of 49A5 for the LIN-bus communication (glow plug controller) and replacing it with this new one fixed the problem. As always, fast shipping and service from FCPEuro. Thx!
Chad
on Thu, Jul 28 at 04:01PM
Exactly as expected
Exact replacement for my stock item. Quick shipment and the best price I could find. FCP Rocks!

Questions & Answers

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Question Posted by a customer
Do you sell the connector to this module? The clip on mine broke off
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
For the 12-pin socket you'll need PN BMW-12527789574
Question Posted by Michael
Do you have to get this programmed to the car
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
No, programming is not required.

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