BMW Electronic Throttle Pedal
General Information
The pedal module has two independently working sensors (potentiometer or hall effect) for redundancy and plausibility checks. Sensor 2 outputs exactly half the voltage of Sensor 1.
In the original design the DME (Digital Motor Electronics) provides an independent, precision +5V sources for each of the two sensors. It should be noted here that the +5V supply voltage should be precise and stable to assure no erroneous readings from the Inverter Controller.
Pinout and Nominal Voltages
The Accelerator Pedal Module for manual and automatic gearbox do not differ in their pinout or electrical connector used. The nominal voltage values are the same for all pedal versions.
Position | Voltage Sensor 1 | Voltage Sensor 2 |
---|---|---|
Idle | 0.70-0.80V | 0.31-0.43V |
Full Load | 3.65-4.10V | 1.83-2.04V |
Resistance Point Kickdown | 4.27-4.33V | 2.14-2.16V |
Mechanical Stop | <4.76V | <2.38V |
Connector
The matching cable connector is made by TE Connectivity.
Component | Part No | Link |
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Housing | 1-967616-1 | https://www.te.com/en/product-1-967616-1.html |
Terminal | 5-962885-1 | https://www.te.com/en/product-5-962885-1.html |
Cable Seal | 1-967067-1 | https://www.te.com/en/product-1-967067-1.html |
These parts are readily available from RS Components, Farnell, Digikey and Mouser. Ebay and Aliexpress have affordable clones with or without wire pigtails attached.
Accelerator Pedal Version 1

Pin Number | Cable Color | Function |
---|---|---|
1 | Brown-Green | Ground |
2 | Brown | Ground |
3 | Yellow-Green | +5V Supply |
4 | White | Signal Sensor 1 |
5 | Yellow | +5V Supply |
6 | White-Green | Signal Sensor 2 |
No | Description | Part Number | Vehicles Used | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 40 1165703 | Until 10/1999 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 40 6753053 | Until 08/2000 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 40 6753518 | Until 11/2001 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 40 6756492 | Until 05/2002 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 40 6762480 | Until 02/2006 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6772705 | Until 05/2008 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6786281 | E38, E39, E46, E53 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 40 1165704 | Until 10/1999 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 40 6753094 | Until 07/2001 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 40 6753519 | Until 03/2002 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 40 6756493 | Until 06/2002 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 40 6762481 | Until 02/2006 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6772706 | Until 07/2008 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6786282 | E38, E39, E46, E52, E53 | |
02 | Adapter Plate, Accelerator Pedal Module | 35 42 6772703 | ||
02 | Adapter Plate, Accelerator Pedal Module | 35 42 6772704 | ||
03 | Torx-bolt with washer, M8x20 | 07 12 9905423 | ||
04 | Accelerator Pedal Bracket | 35 41 1163875 | Until 09/2003 | |
04 | Frame | 32 30 3411677 | From 2003/09 | |
05 | Self-locking hex nut, M6 | 07 14 7153450 | From 07/2007 | |
06 | Blind plug, D=25mm | 35 41 1163890 | ||
07 | Socket Housing 6 Pin | 61 13 8383300 | ||
-- | Bushing contact 0.2-0.5mm² | 61 13 0005197 |
Accelerator Pedal Version 2

Pin Number | Cable Color | Function |
---|---|---|
1 | Brown-Green | Ground |
2 | Brown-Blue | Ground |
3 | Yellow-Blue | +5V Supply |
4 | White-Green | Signal Sensor 1 |
5 | Yellow-Green | +5V Supply |
6 | White-Blue | Signal Sensor 2 |
No | Description | Part Number | Vehicles Used | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 41 6754783 | Until 11/2001 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 41 6759724 | Until 12/2005 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 40 6766931 | Until 02/2006 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 41 6762327 | Until 04/2008 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6772646 | Until 07/2008 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6788633 | Until 12/2009 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6786286 | Until 08/2011 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6789999 | Until 10/2012 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6852643 | Until 06/2013 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6858575 | E60, E61, E63, E64, E83, E85, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93,
F10, F11, F18, F25 |
Until 08/2014 |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6860785 | E60, E61, E63, E64, E83, E84, E85, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93,
F10, F11, F18, F25 |
Until 09/2015 |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6860000 | E60, E61, E63, E64, E83, E84, E85, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93,
F10, F11, F18, F25, F45, F46, F48 |
Until 07/2020 |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 40 6889823 | E60, E61, E63, E64, E83, E84, E85, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93,
F10, F11, F25, F26, F39, F45, F46, F48, G29 |
|
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 41 6752614 | Until 11/2001 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 41 6759723 | Until 09/2004 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6766930 | Until 01/2006 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6772645 | Until 08/2008 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6786285 | Until 07/2011 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 40 6762326 | Until 08/2011 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6852644 | Until 03/2012 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6858574 | E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E68, E70, E71, E72, E83, E85, E86, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93,
F01, F02, F03, F04, F06, F07, F10, F11, F12, F13, F18, F25 |
Until 06/2013 |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6859999 | E60, E61, E63, E64, E70, E71, E83, E84, E85, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93,
F06, F25, F45, F46, F48, G11, G12 |
Until 07/2020 |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 40 6889822 | E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E70, E71, E72, E83, E84, E85, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93,
F01, F02, F04, F05, F06, F07, F10, F11, F12, F13, F25, F26, F39, F45, F46, F48, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G28, G29, G30, G31, G32 |
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02 | Filister Head Screw M6x16 | 07 12 9905536 | ||
02 | ISA Screw M6x16 | 07 12 9904588 | ||
03 | Cover D=10mm | 35 42 6796540 | ||
04 | Cable Clamp A=3.5-6.0mm | 07 14 7547239 | ||
05 | Socket Housing 6 Pin | 61 13 8383300 | ||
-- | Pins for Socket Housing MQS ELA 0.75mm² | 61 13 8366260 |
Accelerator Pedal Version 3
No | Description | Part Number | Vehicles Used | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6770935 | Until 02/2008 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6786589 | Until 07/2009 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6789529 | Until 06/2013 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6793742 | Until 06/2013 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 42 6853176 | Until 03/2020 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox | 35 40 6889819 | ||
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Manual Gearbox (Stainless Steel Pad) | 35 42 6791474 | ||
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6786588 | Until 11/2009 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6770936 | Until 10/2011 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6789528 | Until 06/2013 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6793743 | Until 06/2013 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 42 6853175 | Until 03/2020 | |
01 | Accelerator Pedal Module, Automatic Gearbox | 35 40 6889818 | ||
02 | Fillister head screw, M6x16 | 07 12 9905536 | ||
02 | ISA screw, M6x16 | 07 12 9904588 | ||
03 | Cover bolt D=10mm | 35 42 6796540 | ||
04 | Cable Clamp A=3.5-6.0mm | 07 14 7547239 | ||
05 | Socket Housing 6 Pin | 61 13 8383300 | ||
-- | Pins for Socket Housing MQS ELA 0.75mm² | 61 13 8366260 |