Emergency mechanism parking lock — a genuine BMW part, number 54 62 8 165 663. The number stamped on the part is 54628165663; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8165663. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Sliding Roof / Folding Top parts.
It fits the E36 convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Rollover protection system (54_0183) and Tool kit/Tool box (71_0109). It weighs about 61 g (0.1 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
