Pedestrian Protection Sensor BMW E82 E88 Impact Cable Optical Fibre 9284842

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Pedestrian Protection Sensor BMW E82 E88 Impact Cable Optical Fibre is a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, responsible for precise collision detection in the front part of the bodywork and integration with the pedestrian protection system. This solution is designed for users who expect to maintain the factory functionality of the safety system in BMW 1 Series E82/E88 models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9318773-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9318773
• Substitutable numbers: 9318773, 65769318773, 9284842, 65769284842, 9302125, 65769302125
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the pedestrian protection sensor

The pedestrian protection sensor mounted in the front body zone works with the vehicle's electronics, analyzing signals from the bumper area. Its task is to quickly transmit information about an impact in the front of the car, which allows the safety system to react accordingly. This ensures the correct operating logic of the factory pedestrian protection system in the BMW is maintained.

This element belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, i.e., components directly related to absorbing collision energy and detecting collisions in the critical, frontal part of the vehicle.

Construction, installation, and integration with the bodywork

The sensor is structurally prepared for installation in the front part of the car, in the bumper area, while maintaining factory mounting points. This makes it possible to:

• maintain the correct position relative to the bumper reinforcements,
• correctly transmit the signal to the safety control units,
• preserve the original geometry of the crumple zone.

As an OEM BMW part, the sensor is designed for compatibility with the factory electrical harness and control logic, which facilitates service and diagnostics in E82/E88 series vehicles.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered sensor comes from a used vehicle, which allows for an economical repair of the pedestrian protection system while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. A used component of this type is particularly attractive in situations where the front of the car has been damaged and it is necessary to replace several elements from the bumper and reinforcement area.

Choosing an original, used sensor allows for maintaining the consistency of the safety system's operating parameters with other modules in the car, which is important for both correct calibration and subsequent computer diagnostics.

Application in service practice

The Pedestrian Protection Sensor BMW E82 E88 Impact Cable Optical Fibre is particularly useful for post-accident repairs when the front part of the bodywork has been damaged. Replacing this element is one of the steps in restoring the full functionality of the pedestrian protection system, alongside bodywork repairs and the replacement of other bumper components.

Due to its location in the front zone, the sensor works with the reinforcements and the bumper structure, which is why its correct selection in terms of the BMW model and generation is crucial for the proper operation of the entire system.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front bumper zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as reinforcement beams, brackets, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

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