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EPS Control Module
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Quick reference
Requires immediate ISTA-P programming post-installation; module will not provide assist without proper VIN coding and steering angle sensor calibration
Distinguish between standard EPS and Active Steering (option S2VAA)—the latter uses a completely different control module with additional position sensors
2012 model year F10 528i switched to N20 engine; EPS modules are not interchangeable despite physical similarity
Context
When sourcing an EPS control module for your 2011 BMW F10 528i, target 2010-2011 model years exclusively to match N52B30 calibration data. The BMW part numbers 32-10-6-778-851 (superseding 32-10-6-768-884) mount directly to the ZF steering rack via three Torx bolts. Inspect the aluminum housing for coolant intrusion damage—common on high-mileage examples where the heater pipe leaks onto the module. Junkyard hunters should verify the casting number (ZF 7801 XXX XXX) and confirm 14-pin or 18-pin connector configuration matching your chassis production date. These modules are VIN-coded; while hardware from 2010-2011 F11 Touring models bolts up, expect ISTA-P programming for steering mapping. Avoid 2012+ N20 turbocharged donors—their EPS modules carry incompatible firmware despite identical mounting.
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Confirmed fitment
| Year | Make | Model | Engine | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | BMW | 528i | 3L I6 Naturally Aspirated N52B30 (240hp) | 80% |
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Sign in to contributeVerify connector pin count: early 2011 production used 14-pin, late 2011 switched to 18-pin configuration
Right-hand drive markets use mirrored mounting brackets; LHD and RHD modules are not physically interchangeable