2016-2019 BMW 7 Series Suspension Control Module 37146878867
Specifications
OEM number
37146878867
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
VDM Module
Vertical Dynamics Management Control Unit
Air Suspension Module
EDC Control Unit
Electronic Damper Control Module
Chassis Control Module
What this part does
The Suspension Control Module, internally designated by BMW as the Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM) unit, serves as the central processing center for the adaptive air suspension and electronic damper control systems. It continuously analyzes inputs from ride height sensors, wheel acceleration monitors, and steering angle data to adjust the dampening force at each wheel in real time. This ensures maximum tire contact and stabilizes the body during cornering or uneven road surfaces. When this module fails, the vehicle will typically display a chassis malfunction warning on the iDrive screen, the suspension may default to its stiffest setting resulting in a harsh ride, or the air struts may fail to self-level when the vehicle is loaded.
Fits these vehicles
| Make | Model | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 750i xDrive | 2016-2019 | 4.4L |
| BMW | 750i | 2016-2019 | 4.4L |
| BMW | 740i xDrive | 2017-2019 | 3.0L |
| BMW | 740i | 2016-2019 | 3.0L |
| BMW | 740e xDrive | 2017-2019 | 2.0L |
| BMW | Alpina B7 | 2017-2019 | 4.4L |
OEM and interchange numbers
37146878867
37-14-6-878-867
6878867
37146871302
37146864506
Before you order
- This Suspension Control Module is not plug-and-play. It requires coding and initialization using ISTA or a professional-grade diagnostic scan tool to integrate with the vehicle's FlexRay communication bus and learn the specific ride height calibrations.
- Verify your original OEM number against the one listed here. BMW utilizes different VDM modules depending on whether the vehicle is equipped with standard adaptive drive or the Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilization) package.
- Inspect the harness connectors in the vehicle before installation. Trunk-mounted modules are susceptible to water ingress from clogged sunroof drains or failing trunk seals, which can corrode the pins on the vehicle-side harness.
