BMW E87 Control Unit PDC Parking Sensor Module Nautikblau Blue - A21 6956750

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E87 Control Unit PDC Parking Sensor Module Nautikblau Blue is an original component from the Electronic control modules and controllers category, designed to support the parking system in BMW 1 Series E87 models. The blue color version allows for a seamless match with the factory bumper finish, and the use of an OEM component ensures proper compatibility with the vehicle's electrical system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6956750
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6956750
• Substitutable numbers: 6956750, 66206956750
• Color: Blue
• Category: ECUs & Computer Modules

Function and application of the PDC module in the BMW E87

The presented PDC parking sensor is responsible for precisely detecting obstacles in the vehicle's maneuvering zone and transmitting signals to the control unit. This provides the driver with acoustic or visual information about the distance to obstacles, which facilitates parking in tight spaces and reduces the risk of body damage.

As a part of the parking assistance system, the sensor works with other electronic modules in the vehicle, ensuring stable communication within the bus and correct interpretation of environmental signals. Using an original module from the same family of components allows for maintaining the factory operating parameters of the PDC system.

Construction, color, and body fitment

The PDC sensor in Blue has been prepared for installation in bumpers painted in blue shades, which facilitates aesthetic integration with the bodywork. The properly selected housing geometry allows for correct seating in the mounting socket, and proper sealing minimizes the impact of weather conditions on the electronics' operation.

As an element from the Electronic control modules and controllers category, the sensor is designed to work with the factory BMW parking system controller, which allows for maintaining compatibility with the vehicle software and correct coding within the existing equipment configuration.

Benefits of using an original PDC module

Using an original PDC sensor in a BMW E87 brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory performance characteristics of the parking system,
• proper cooperation with the vehicle's electrical installation and controllers,
• consistent color matching to a blue-shaded bumper,
• reducing the risk of system errors resulting from the use of incompatible replacements.

Thanks to this module, you can restore the full functionality of the PDC system after one of the sensors is damaged or during the replacement of bumper components, without the need to interfere with other system parts.

Condition, origin, and service application

The offered item is used, which allows for an economical restoration of the parking system's efficiency while maintaining the original BMW specification. Such components are frequently used both in independent workshops and by users servicing their vehicles themselves, especially during post-accident repairs or when replacing individual sensors.

In practice, the installation comes down to removing the damaged sensor, transferring the wiring harness, and seating the functional module in the bumper socket, followed by verifying the PDC system operation in workshop conditions or during a test drive.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the parking assistance systems area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional sensors, control modules, or related comfort controllers, check the available parts in the BMW electronic control modules and controllers category.

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