BMW E60 E81 E87 E90 E91 X3 E83 Relay Changer Make Contact Salmon Red Set 1742690

BMW E60 E81 E87 E90 E91 X3 E83 Relay Changer Make Contact Salmon Red Set is a practical set of components from the Relays category, designed for use in popular BMW E-series models. The set, based on TYCO components, ensures consistent operation of the vehicle's electrical systems, and the characteristic red color facilitates quick identification in the relay box. This is a solution for users who are looking for proven, factory-standard solutions instead of random replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1742690-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1742690
• Substitutable numbers: 1742690, 12631742690, 0153635, 12630153635, 7190724, 54347190724
• Color: Red
• Category: Relays

Technical characteristics and application

The presented relay set has been developed for the electrical systems of BMW E-series vehicles, where parameter stability and operational repeatability are crucial for the installation's performance. The design, based on TYCO solutions, allows for precise control of circuits, such as power supply for selected modules, equipment elements, or comfort components.

The relays in this set are prepared for operation in typical vehicle operating conditions, taking into account variable temperatures and electrical loads. Using a uniform set within a single installation promotes the maintenance of predictable switching characteristics for the circuits.

Construction, color scheme, and identification

The elements included in the set are distinguished by their red housing color, which significantly facilitates their location during diagnostics or service. The uniform color scheme allows for faster identification of the correct relay in the box, reducing the risk of errors during replacement or testing.

The relay housings are adapted for mounting in standard sockets used in BMW installations, which enables direct replacement without the need for harness modifications or adapters. The set is particularly useful for service work involving several circuits simultaneously, when consistent component selection is desired.

Benefits of using the relay set

Choosing a complete relay set instead of individual, random elements allows for maintaining the consistency of electrical parameters within the installation. This solution is recommended especially for:

• diagnosing unstable operation of selected electrical circuits,
• preventive replacement of several relays in one area of the installation,
• restoring the factory configuration of the system after previous modifications.

Thanks to this, it is possible to reduce diagnostic time, as well as decrease the risk of recurring faults resulting from differences in the operating characteristics of individual relays. The BMW relay set will prove useful both in workshops specializing in the brand and for conscious users servicing their cars themselves.

Product condition and service aspects

The offered set comes from the used parts group, which allows for an economical restoration of the efficiency of electrical systems in the car. This type of solution is often chosen for servicing older generations of BMW, where a reasonable balance between repair cost and maintaining the original component specification is important.

During installation, standard service procedures are recommended: checking sockets for contact oxidation, verifying the correct seating of the relays, and testing the operation of the supported circuits after completing the work. Such an approach allows for fully utilizing the potential of the set and reducing the risk of recurring electrical problems.

Related categories and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the electrical installation area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional relays, control modules, or protection elements, check the available parts in the BMW Relays category.

For users interested in a broader context of drivetrain operation and related control systems, an article discussing various all-wheel-drive solutions may be useful – more information can be found in the material xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD systems from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and VW, which also covers issues of component selection and service in vehicles with AWD systems.