Steering wheel part identification

cfo314 · 09-02-2021, 08:01 AM

Need help identifying the gray part and wire on my steering wheel. I ordered an aftermarket wheel and this piece was not included. The plug connects under the left side buttons. Thanks

Maverik259 · 09-02-2021, 09:15 AM

Is it the vibration motor?

cfo314 · 09-02-2021, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

Is it the vibration motor?

Vibration still seems to work

Maverik259 · 09-02-2021, 06:07 PM

Maybe the touch sensor for cruise control?

freshxdough · 09-05-2021, 04:53 PM

Probably the touch detection sensor. You can not replace it as it is a sensor under the leather around the wheel. It just means that your new wheel will not have Assisted Driving.

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Maverik259 Major General 4140 Rep 7,160 Posts Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 [10.00] 2014 X5 50i [0.00]	Maybe the touch sensor for cruise control? __________________ '07 Yamaha R1 (sold) '06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
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09-05-2021, 04:53 PM	#5
freshxdough BMW Elite Master Tech \| HV Gen 5 \| HV Specialist 3516 Rep 4,211 Posts Drives: 2024 iX 50 \| 2020 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Probably the touch detection sensor. You can not replace it as it is a sensor under the leather around the wheel. It just means that your new wheel will not have Assisted Driving.
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