The genuine BMW black plug terminal (part number 61131378416) is a universal 2-pin electrical connector housing. Like its sister parts, it is a standardized rectangular connection piece heavily used by BMW on core classic platforms, primarily from 1985 to 2000. Because it functions as a standardized utility plug housing, its exact purpose changes depending on the area of the car's wiring loom. The most prominent applications include:
- Differential Speed Sensor Connector: On several classic chassis like the E30 and E36, this specific black 2-pin connector plugs directly into the speedometer pulse sensor located on the rear differential cover. When it fails or corrodes, the speedometer on the dashboard typically stops working entirely.
- Dual-Tone Horn Connector Assembly: In multiple legacy models, this plug shell snaps into the factory low-pitch or high-pitch horn units located behind the front bumper.
- General Auxiliary Sensors: It is used as a basic point-to-point interface for various low-voltage body electronics, fluid switches, or sub-harness links across mid-90s engine bays.
- 3 Series (E36 Chassis)
- 5 Series (E34 Chassis)
- 7 Series (E32 Chassis)
- 6 Series (E24 Legacy Chassis)
Color-Coded 2-Pin Sensor Housings - for BMW E30 models (84-93) - BMW used color-coded alignment tabs (keyways) on these 90-degree plastic shells so mechanics would not cross-connect adjacent wiring harnesses. All four variants are used across US E30 models (318i, 318is, 325e, 325es, 325i, 325is, 325iX, and M3). The "408's" are sold out...I have the other 4 in stock.
- Black (
61131378416 / 61131378408). Used for the rear differential speed sensor, late-model horns, and washer fluid pumps.
- White (
61131378417). Used on the rear differential speed sensor (depending on production year) and coolant/washer level switches.
- Grey (
61131378418). Used for fog lights, headlight/intensive washer pumps, and fluid level sensors.
- Yellow (
61131378419). Exclusively keyed for the on-board computer (OBC) ambient exterior temperature sensor located in the front brake cooling duct.
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