BMW F20 F21 F30 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor PDC Front Havanna Metallic - A17

BMW F20 F21 F30 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor PDC Front Havanna Metallic - A17 is an original parking assistance system component designed for installation on the front of BMW F-series vehicles. Finished in the elegant Havanna Metallic - A17 color, it allows for an aesthetic and functional repair of the front bumper area. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the full efficiency of the factory PDC system while maintaining a consistent body appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9261592
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9261592
• Substitutable numbers: 66209261592, 9261592
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Havanna Metallic - A17
• Category: Other Starters, Alternators, ECUs & Wiring

Purpose and function of the PDC sensor

The PDC parking sensor mounted on the front of the vehicle is responsible for precisely detecting obstacles in the front bumper area. It works with the factory controller and the acoustic or visual system, transmitting a signal regarding the distance to an obstacle. This makes maneuvering in tight spaces, parallel parking, or pulling up to a wall more controlled and predictable.

This component is particularly important in the daily operation of a city or fleet car, where frequent maneuvers in limited spaces increase the risk of minor collisions. A functional PDC sensor helps reduce damage to the bumper, headlights, and other front-end components.

Color matching Havanna Metallic - A17

The finish in Havanna Metallic - A17 allows for the harmonious integration of the sensor with the body paint. This is particularly beneficial for repairs after minor bumps or when replacing individual components, where you want to maintain a consistent stylistic line of the car's front.

The matched color reduces the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and minimizes the risk of shade differences between the new component and the rest of the bumper. This is significant for both private cars and company vehicles, where fleet aesthetics are important.

Installation characteristics and application

The sensor is designed for installation in the front part of the body, in the factory-provided bumper sockets. The design, consistent with BMW solutions, facilitates installation in place of the previous component without the need for modifications to the wiring harness or mounting brackets.

In practice, this means the possibility of:

• restoring full functionality of the PDC system after mechanical damage or failure of a single sensor,
• maintaining the original mounting geometry, which affects the proper operation of the system,
• reducing vehicle downtime in the workshop thanks to a simple replacement process.

Used condition – practical benefits

The offered item is in used condition, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. In many cases, choosing a verified used part allows you to maintain the factory quality of the PDC system at a lower financial cost than purchasing a new component.

For workshops and individual users, this means the possibility of an economical repair without sacrificing compatibility with the vehicle's electronics and without the need to use replacements with uncertain parameters.

Complementary elements and further knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front bumper area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional PDC sensors, mounts, or mounting covers, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

If you are interested in a broader context of how advanced systems work in sports cars and a comparison with solutions used in production models, it is worth reading the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses, among other things, the differences in engine, brake, and chassis construction.