Description
OEM part number 6958515.9. This is a genuine used BMW PDC control module (parking sensor ECU) for the E83 X3 and E53 X5. Each unit is tested and confirmed functional before despatch.
The PDC control module is the central processor for the parking distance warning system. It supplies power to and communicates with each ultrasonic sensor mounted in the front and/or rear bumper, measuring the time delay of reflected echo pulses to calculate the precise distance between the vehicle and surrounding obstacles. The module converts this data into graded audible alert sequences — tones that increase in frequency as the gap narrows — and, on vehicles with a visual display, triggers the on-screen representation of obstacle proximity in the instrument cluster or iDrive system. Communication with the body control module and instrument cluster occurs over the CAN bus.
Failure of this unit is typically indicated by complete silence from the parking sensors when reverse gear is engaged, the absence of alert tones during tight manoeuvring, an uninterrupted beeping tone sounding with no obstacle detected, a PDC fault or warning lamp appearing in the instrument cluster, or individual sensor positions becoming unresponsive while adjacent sensors remain active.
The module is supplied in good used condition. Please confirm the OEM part number matches your exact vehicle configuration before purchasing — PDC control modules are vehicle-specific and multiple variants exist across the model range. Fitting by a qualified technician is strongly advised. On most applications, coding to the vehicle VIN via BMW ISTA is required following installation; a module that has not been coded may fail to activate or generate continuous stored fault codes. Returns are accepted within 14 days on parts returned unmodified.
Returns accepted only for genuine faults — faulty on arrival, not as described, or wrong part supplied — requested within 14 days, with all 3 anti-tamper stickers intact. No returns for change of mind, incorrect installation, coding/programming, or buyer compatibility errors; checking compatibility (OEM number, firmware, vehicle) is the buyer’s responsibility. Full policy: https://giantparts.eu/refund-and-returns/
