Switch striker plate — a genuine BMW part, number 61 31 1 384 858. The number stamped on the part is 61311384858; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1384858. You will find it on our Electrical shelf, under Switch.
It fits the E36 compact (318ti, 1995–1999), with the M42 or M44 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 6 diagrams, among them Various switches (61_0748) and Various switches (61_0749). It weighs about 14 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.
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Good — minimal wear, fully functional.
Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.
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