2016-2019 BMW 7 Series Gear Shifter Assembly 6805440
Specifications
OEM number
6805440
Donor year
2016
Body style
Sedan
Fuel
Gas
Engine size
4.4 L
Transmission
Auto
Drivetrain
AWD
Suspension
Air
Trim
Xdrive m package
Donor mileage
87000
Paint code
A89 Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect
About this part
Also known as
Gear Selector
Electronic Shifter
Transmission Shift Lever
Shift Control Unit
Center Console Shifter
GWS Module
What this part does
The Gear Shifter Assembly, referred to by BMW as the GWS (Gear Selector Switch) module, is an electronic control unit mounted in the center console. Instead of a traditional mechanical linkage, it utilizes shift-by-wire technology to transmit gear selection signals directly to the transmission mechatronics unit. It manages the engagement of park, reverse, neutral, drive, and sport/manual shifting modes. When this electronic selector fails, the vehicle may become stuck in park, fail to recognize gear changes, or display a transmission malfunction warning on the dashboard or iDrive screen.
Fits these vehicles
| Make | Model | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 7 Series | 2016-2019 | 4.4L |
| BMW | 7 Series | 2016-2019 | 3.0L |
OEM and interchange numbers
6805440
61316805440
61-31-6-805-440
Before you order
Verify that the OEM number 6805440 matches the sticker on the underside of your original shifter, as these electronic modules are highly specific to the vehicle's interior trim and options package. Because this is a networked control module, installation will likely require coding and initialization using ISTA or an advanced diagnostic scan tool to synchronize the unit with your transmission control module and clear the electronic immobilizer faults.
