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Originally Posted by Overboost
Well I will try the one listed out of a 2008 and see how it goes. The one I am trying is 84109171348. I see some claims that is is compatible with BMW 2004-2012. For $50, no real loss if it doesn't work.
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Post #8 on the 1st page has a direct link to the part database for the e53 TCUs. If the number is listed (old or new)...then all is well.
If the number you posted is not listed...then paste it into the part number search box at the top of the linked pageand you can see which bmw models it was installed in. There's no need to waste time & money for a part that may be for new gen BMWs with iDrive.
Just because it says it fits a BMW between 2004-2012...doesn't mean it includes the e53. There are multiple models with the newer communication busses (IDrive) like the e60/e65/e90 that were new gen BMWs that started production during the same time the old gen e53 was coming to the end of production.
You need MODEL numbers...not just build date numbers on sites like eBay that may not have complete details/info. Again, 2004-2006 BMW fitment may be totally correct...but totally wrong if referring to an e53 X5 vs an e60 5 series BMW.
