SMG Gear Identification Switch, BMW - E46 M3

This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 23412229792 (23-41-2-229-792) and is described as SMG Gear Position Sensor for E46 M3 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 with SMG sequential manual transmission. A failure of this sensor will cause the SMG electronics to default to neutral and you're unable to select a gear or possibly even start the car.

This is a Genuine BMW SMG gear switch with a two year warranty. Buying a Genuine part will usually be more expensive than an OEM or aftermarket brand but you are assured that it meets BMW's designs for fitment, performance, and longevity. It will also be the very latest design, incorporating any updates or revisions that an aftermarket brand typically will ignore.

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