BMW part number 61131378418 (61-13-1-378-418) is a 2-pin, right-angle grey plastic electrical plug housing. It serves as the grey-keyed counterpart to the white 61131378417 connector shell, fitting various BMW 3 Series (E30), 5 Series (E39), and 7 Series (E32) models between 1982 and 2003.
What It Does & How It Differs
- Color-Coded Keying. BMW produced this 2-pin housing family in three colors—white (
...417), grey (...418), and yellow (...419). Each color has slightly different plastic alignment tabs (keyways) so mechanics cannot accidentally plug the wrong harness into the wrong sensor.
- Common Applications. Like the white version, this grey housing protects two metal wire terminals on exterior and engine-bay sensors, including windshield/headlamp washer fluid level sensors and rear differential speed sensors.
- Shell Only. The part includes only the empty grey plastic connector body; metal pin terminals and rubber weather seals are purchased separately.
Compatible Models & Years
- 3 Series (E30, 1982–1994). Fits 318i, 318is, 325e, 325es, 325i, 325is, 325iX, and M3.
- 5 Series (E39, 1995–2003). Fits 525i, 528i, 530i, 540i, and M5.
- 7 Series (E32, 1988–1994). Used on models like the 750i/750iL for intensive windshield and headlamp cleaning systems
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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