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Global Parts 1812046 Throttle Position Sensor
Overview of Global Parts Throttle Position Sensor 1812046
The Global Parts Throttle Position Sensor 1812046 is designed for precise throttle body monitoring in select BMW models. This sensor helps maintain optimal engine performance by accurately detecting throttle position.
- Constructed with durable plastic material
- Throttle body mounted for direct measurement
- Blade terminal type with three male terminals
- Single rectangular female connector for secure connection
- Compatible with multiple BMW models including 318i, 325i, 328i, 525i, 530i, 740i, M3, and Z3
Detailed Product Description
The Global Parts 1812046 throttle position sensor is engineered to provide reliable throttle position feedback to the engine control unit (ECU). Made from plastic, this sensor mounts directly on the throttle body, ensuring accurate and consistent readings. It features a blade terminal type with three male terminals and a single rectangular female connector, designed for a secure and stable electrical connection. This sensor is compatible with a range of BMW vehicles, including the 318i, 318is, 318ti, 325i, 325is, 328i, 328is, 525i, 525iT, 528i, 530i, 540i, 740i, 740iL, 840Ci, M3, and Z3 models, making it a versatile replacement part for emission control sensor needs.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Helps resolve erratic idle or stalling issues caused by faulty throttle position readings
- Improves throttle response and engine acceleration consistency
- Assists in correcting poor fuel economy related to throttle position sensor failure
- Reduces engine hesitation or surging during acceleration
- Supports emission control system functionality by providing accurate throttle data
Installation Notes and Tips
This throttle position sensor mounts directly on the throttle body and requires no additional mounting hardware. Ensure the connector is properly aligned and securely attached to avoid electrical issues. It is recommended to verify sensor calibration after installation to maintain optimal engine performance.
Quality Assurance
Global Parts manufactures this throttle position sensor to meet OEM specifications for fit and function. While mounting hardware is not included, the sensor is designed for straightforward replacement. Please consult vehicle service manuals for detailed installation procedures. Warranty information is available through the manufacturer or authorized distributors.
| Brand | Global Parts |
| Part Number | 1812046 |
| Material | Plastic |
| Throttle Body Mounted | Yes |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Connector Quantity | 1 |
| Connector Shape | Rectangular |
| Terminal Quantity | 3 |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Mounting Bracket Included | No |
This part fits 78 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BMW | Z3 | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1999 | BMW | 318ti | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1999 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control |
| 1999 | BMW | 328is | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1999 | BMW | 740i | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1999 | BMW | 740iL | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1999 | BMW | M3 | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1999 | BMW | Z3 | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1999 | BMW | Z3 | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1998 | BMW | 318i | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1998 | BMW | 318ti | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1998 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control |
| 1998 | BMW | 328is | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1998 | BMW | 528i | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1998 | BMW | 540i | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1998 | BMW | 740i | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1998 | BMW | 740iL | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1998 | BMW | M3 | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1998 | BMW | Z3 | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1998 | BMW | Z3 | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1997 | BMW | 318i | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1997 | BMW | 318is | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1997 | BMW | 318ti | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1997 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control |
| 1997 | BMW | 328is | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1997 | BMW | 528i | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1997 | BMW | 540i | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1997 | BMW | 740i | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1997 | BMW | 740iL | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1997 | BMW | 840Ci | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1997 | BMW | M3 | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1997 | BMW | Z3 | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1997 | BMW | Z3 | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1996 | BMW | 318i | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1996 | BMW | 318is | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1996 | BMW | 318ti | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1996 | BMW | 328i | Sedan | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control |
| 1996 | BMW | 328is | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1996 | BMW | 840Ci | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1996 | BMW | M3 | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1996 | BMW | Z3 | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1995 | BMW | 318i | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1995 | BMW | 318is | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1995 | BMW | 318ti | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1995 | BMW | 325i | Sedan | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control |
| 1995 | BMW | 325is | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1995 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1995 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1995 | BMW | 540i | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1995 | BMW | 740i | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1995 | BMW | 740iL | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1995 | BMW | 840Ci | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1994 | BMW | 318i | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1994 | BMW | 318is | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1994 | BMW | 325i | Sedan | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control |
| 1994 | BMW | 325is | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1994 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1994 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1994 | BMW | 540i | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1994 | BMW | 740i | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1994 | BMW | 740iL | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1994 | BMW | 840Ci | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1993 | BMW | 318i | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1993 | BMW | 318is | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1993 | BMW | 325i | Sedan | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control |
| 1993 | BMW | 325is | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1993 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1993 | BMW | 525iT | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1993 | BMW | 740i | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1993 | BMW | 740iL | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1992 | BMW | 318i | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1992 | BMW | 318is | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1992 | BMW | 325i | Sedan | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control |
| 1992 | BMW | 325is | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1992 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Throttle Position Sensor; without Traction Control | |
| 1991 | BMW | 318i | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1991 | BMW | 318is | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. | |
| 1991 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Verify compatibility with vehicle prior to purchasing Throttle Position Sensor. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.