BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E87 E88 Ignition Key Reader 9172370

BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 Ignition Reader Key Socket is a component from the Switches, Controls, and Ignition Switches category, designed for the vehicle starting system in selected BMW 1 Series models. The offered module ensures proper cooperation with the car's factory electronic system, allowing for convenient insertion and removal of the key and stable recognition of its code. This is a practical solution for users looking for an original dismantled component that restores the full functionality of the ignition system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9172370
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9172370
• Substitutable numbers: 66129172370, 9172370, 66126954718, 6954718, 66126933709, 6933709, 11717794245, 7794245
• Category: Switches & Controls

Application and Function in the Vehicle System

The ignition reader – key socket in BMW E81, E82, E87, and E88 models is responsible for operating the electronic engine start system. This component works with the vehicle's control modules, reading data from the key and transmitting a signal to further sub-assemblies responsible for starting. This provides the driver with consistent ignition system operation, in line with the factory operating logic of the BMW system.

The offered component comes from the original BMW production line, which promotes proper fit with the electrical installation and dashboard construction. Replacing a damaged socket with an original ignition reader helps to limit the risk of communication errors between the key and the vehicle's electronics.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Ignition Reader

Choosing an original dismantled key socket is a solution that combines cost control with maintaining factory specifications. The most important advantages of this approach include:

• maintaining compatibility with the BMW factory control and security system,
• secure fit with electrical harnesses and mounting points in the center console,
• limiting the risk of starting problems resulting from incorrect key reading,
• the ability to restore correct ignition system operation without interfering with the installation's structure.

By using an original component from the same model family, the driver maintains the consistency of the comfort and safety system's operation, as well as predictable vehicle behavior during daily use.

Product Characteristics and Condition

The offered BMW ignition reader belongs to the Switches, Controls, and Ignition Switches group, meaning it is an integral part of the system for controlling vehicle functions from the cockpit level. This component has been sourced from dismantling, allowing for the reuse of an original component in another vehicle. This type of solution is particularly valued by users who want to maintain their car in a configuration close to the factory one, without using aftermarket parts with uncertain parameters.

The product is intended for discerning users and workshops looking for original BMW components to repair the ignition and control system. Using a component from the same model family helps to reduce installation time and minimizes the need for additional installation modifications.

Part Selection and Additional Information

Before purchasing, it is recommended to verify the compatibility of the ignition reader with the specific vehicle equipment version and production year. The product database includes the OEM part number and related replacement numbers, which facilitate unambiguous identification of the component and its matching to a specific BMW unit. This allows for precise selection of the component for the existing electronic system, which is particularly important in cases of equipment differences between various versions of the 1 Series.

If you are looking for other components from the switches, controls, and ignition switches category dedicated to this brand, check the available BMW Switches, Controls, and Ignition Switches to select compatible sub-assemblies for your model.

Used Original Parts – Knowledge and Practice

Using used, original components is a popular practice among owners of premium segment cars who want to maintain a high level of quality at a reasonable service cost. For brands like BMW or Mercedes-Benz, choosing dismantled components often allows for the preservation of factory technical solutions without the need to invest in new parts. You can find more about the advantages of using original dismantled parts in premium cars in the article Used Mercedes Parts – Original Dismantled Parts, which discusses a practical approach to servicing vehicles of this class.

If you want to learn more about selecting used sub-assemblies for popular car models, it is also worth reading the guide Best Used Car Parts – A Guide to the Most Frequently Chosen Original Parts, which helps to organize knowledge about the most popular elements from the secondary market.