Fitment notes: AGM required for start-stop system; battery located in trunk; register battery with vehicle computer after replacement
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Every control module on the 2021-2026 BMW M3 G80 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
⚠️ Controls dual fuel pumps; basic adaptation possible with aftermarket tools
Park Distance Control (PDC)0.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk floor, center near bumper
🔧 Autel MaxiSys or BMW ISTA
⚠️ Front and rear parking sensors; basic coding possible with aftermarket tools
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2026 BMW M3 G80 3.0L I6 Twin-Turbo S58 and can vary by trim.
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