BMW Optical Waveguide Connector Housing - Genuine BMW 61136917978

Product Information

A Multi-Purpose Wire Connector is an electrical component used in vehicles to connect various wires securely, allowing electricity or data to flow between systems. These connectors can serve multiple functions, including linking sensors, lights, engine control units, and other electronic components. Multi-purpose wire connectors often come in various shapes and sizes and may include insulation and waterproofing to protect against harsh environmental conditions.

• Intermittent Electrical Issues: If the connector is faulty, it may cause inconsistent or intermittent power flow, leading to irregular performance of connected components, such as flickering lights, intermittent sensor readings, or erratic operation of electrical systems
• Electrical System Failures: Complete failure of connected components, such as lights, sensors, or switches, may indicate a broken or poorly connected wire inside the multi-purpose connector

About Genuine BMW

The original parts used by BMW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine BMW” brand. When ordering a Genuine BMW part you are guaranteed to get the same part that you would pick up from your local dealerships part department. Genuine BMW parts have been built to BMW’s stringent standards and are the same quality of the original parts used to build your Ultimate Driving Machine.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your BMW are not necessarily manufactured by BMW. No cause for concern, as BMW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for BMW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine BMW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a BMW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.