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Glow element

BMW Part Number:12 23 7 786 869
12237786869short number 7786869
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Fits E46 — 318d, 318td, 320Cd, 320d, 320td, 330Cd, 330d, 330xd
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Genuine BMW part 12 23 7 786 869: Glow element. The number stamped on the part is 12237786869; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7786869. You will find it on our Electrical shelf, under Generator cooling.

It fits every E46 body style (318d, 318td, 320d, 320td and 330d, 2001–2005), with the M47N or M57N engines.

BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Glow Plug Unit (12_1166) and Glow Plug Unit (12_1197). It weighs about 30 g (under 0.1 lb).

We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.

Details

BMW Part Number12 23 7 786 869
Also written as122377868697786869
QualityGenuine BMW · OEM
CompactM47NAllAT91

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  • Good — minimal wear, fully functional.
  • Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
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