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61 31 6 973 788 –Switch unit steering column (LHD) – M5 (S85)

Supersededchecked 2026-10-07source: bmwpartsdeal.commarket: US (EU: not checked)

BMW part number 61 31 6 973 788 (61316973788) is the Switch unit steering column (LHD) – M5 (S85), an electrical part catalogued for the E63 (M6), E60 (M5). As of our last check (2026-10-07, bmwpartsdeal.com), it has been superseded by 61319111999. Interchange records list it on E64 as well. 1 repair guide below.

  1. 1 New from BMW
    Order the replacement number 61319111999
  2. 2 Aftermarket new
    No sourced aftermarket equivalent yet
  3. 3 Used / NOS
    Search live listings on eBay US/DE.
  4. 4 Interchange
    Same BMW number listed on 1 other chassis
  5. 5 Kit / reman
    None recorded yet
  6. 6 Community fix
    No forum workaround recorded yet
  7. 7 DIY guide
    1 repair how-to linked (forum, article, video)
  8. 8 Paid hunt
    We search dealers, breakers and forums for you.

Buy new

Replaced by 61319111999. Order the newer number.

View 61316973788 at bmwpartsdeal.comCross-reference 61316973788 on RealOEMCatalog diagram (bmwfans.info)

Aftermarket options (0)

No sourced aftermarket equivalent recorded yet. We only list brand numbers that a brand catalog or vendor page explicitly cross-references to this BMW number.

Where to buy

Every link opens 61316973788 at that seller: “View” = the part’s own page, “Look up” = the seller’s part-number page, “Search” = the seller’s search pre-filled with the number (successor 61319111999 where shown). You can order from either region.

United States

Europe (DE · UK · DK)

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Supersession chain

61316973788→61319111999

Older numbers on the left, newest on the right. Numbers without a record open a lookup.

Used & NOS listings

Cross-model interchange (1)

Listed directly for E63 and E60 in our data (see Fits). Models below are other listings of the same number.

Via successor numberCatalog matchshared number 61319111999bmwfans.info

Same BMW part number listed for this model in catalog data. Not a physical fit test.

E64
M6 S85

Community fixes (0)

No forum workaround recorded yet. If you know a thread, the hunt team wants to hear about it.

Kits, reman & retrofits (0)

No kit or reman service recorded yet.

DIY

No DIY route recorded yet.

Repair guides & how-tos (1)

Write-ups and videos from owners, forums and specialists on removing and fitting this part. Summaries are ours; follow the link for the full steps, photos and torque values, and credit goes to the original author.

ArticleBMW Repair GuideDifficulty: Mediumwritten for E60 / E61

BMW E60 Steering Angle Sensor Repair – 2003-2005 5 Series – All Models ↗

Photo guide to pulling the steering-column switch cluster (SZL) to clean its steering angle sensor when it throws dash and iDrive warnings: disconnect the battery and wait, pop the airbag off (the release spring is fiddly), remove the wheel with a 15 mm deep socket, then take out the SZL.

Tools mentioned: Micro flat screwdriver (airbag release), 15 mm deep socket, impact or breaker bar, trim tools

Airbag handling: battery disconnected and wait before starting.

by BMW Repair Guide staff · bmwrepairguide.com· link checked 2026-10-08

Notes & sources

Successor 61319111999 listed at $633.06 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock).