BMW 7 Series E65 E66 PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Front Oxford Green 2 2241245

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Front Oxford Green 2 is an original ultrasonic front parking system component, designed for precise integration with BMW's factory electronics. This used component ensures the correct operating characteristics of the PDC system, resulting in stable parking assistant performance and consistency with other vehicle modules. Thanks to the factory paint finish in Oxford Green 2, the sensor blends harmoniously with the bodywork without the need for additional color matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2241245
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2241245
• Substitutable numbers: 66202241245, 2241245, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Green
• Category: Other Starters, Alternators, ECUs & Wiring

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented PDC sensor is designed for installation in the front bumper of the BMW 7 Series E65/E66, where it is responsible for real-time distance measurement from obstacles during maneuvering. Ultrasonic technology allows for rapid detection of objects in front of the vehicle, subsequently transmitting a signal to the parking system control unit, which generates acoustic and visual warnings.

This component is particularly important in a large luxury sedan like the BMW 7 Series, where precise maneuvering in tight spaces requires an efficient and correctly calibrated PDC system. Using an original sensor helps maintain the proper sensitivity, detection angle, and operational stability under various driving conditions.

Construction, color, and body integration

The sensor features a compact housing adapted for installation in the factory front bumper socket, facilitating replacement without interfering with the body structure. The Oxford Green 2 color is a factory shade used by BMW, ensuring that the component remains visually consistent with the body paint after installation, without the need for additional painting or masking.

Such color matching is not only aesthetically significant but also practical – a properly seated and painted sensor minimizes the risk of measurement interference resulting from incorrect installation or excessive paint thickness. Maintaining the factory geometry and finish promotes the proper operation of the ultrasonic system.

Benefits of using an original PDC sensor

Choosing an original, used parking sensor for the BMW 7 Series E65/E66 is a solution that allows you to balance cost control while maintaining the factory performance parameters of the system. Key advantages of this solution include:

• maintaining compatibility with the factory PDC control unit and the vehicle's electrical installation,
• properly calibrated sensitivity and detection range characteristics,
• factory fit for the front bumper shape,
• color consistency with the Oxford Green 2 paint,
• reduced risk of system errors resulting from the use of random aftermarket replacements.

Thanks to this, restoring full functionality to the front parking system is possible without modifying the installation and without compromising the performance of the maneuvering assistance system.

Service and diagnostic application

The component is suitable for both point-replacement of a damaged sensor and broader service work related to bumper repair, following a collision, or after bodywork and painting interventions. In workshop practice, it is important to perform a diagnostic procedure on the PDC system after installation, verifying the accuracy of readings and communication with the control module.

Using an original sensor facilitates diagnostic work – signal parameters fall within the ranges specified by the manufacturer, which allows for faster exclusion of other potential sources of failure, such as damage to the wiring harness, connectors, or the control unit itself.

Expanding knowledge and part selection

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