2014-2021 BMW Battery Ground Cable / Strap 12428617778

OEM Part #: 12-42-8-617-778 (12428617778)

Battery Ground Cable / Strap 12428617778 for BMW

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Donor2015 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 56k miles

SKU: 526132 · 30-Day Returns

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Battery Ground Cable / Strap 12428617778 — Used (SKU 526132)

Genuine OEM Used SKU: 526132 Donor Vehicle: 2015 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 56k miles 2 photos

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Battery Ground Cable / Strap 12428617778 — Used (SKU 572329)

Genuine OEM Used SKU: 572329 Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · 0.6L 2 photos

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Battery Ground Cable / Strap 12428617778 — Used (SKU 519172)

Genuine OEM Used SKU: 519172 Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 70k miles 2 photos

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Battery Ground Cable / Strap 12428617778 — Used (SKU 612786)

Genuine OEM Used SKU: 612786 Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · ELECTRIC · 59k miles 2 photos

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Battery Ground Cable / Strap 12428617778 — Used (SKU 628541)

Genuine OEM Used SKU: 628541 Donor Vehicle: 2014 BMW i3 · 0.6L · 84k miles 2 photos

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This used OEM BMW battery ground cable / strap (part number 8617778) provides the main electrical ground path from the battery to the chassis. Common failure signs include intermittent electrical faults, no-start conditions, or dim lights when the cable corrodes or frays. It is compatible with both BMW i3 and i3s models, including the 0.6L range-extender and full-EV powertrains.

Specifications

Specifications for Battery Ground Cable / Strap 12428617778
Fits Vehicle Model	i3, i3 REx, i3s, i3s REx
Fits Vehicle Make	BMW
OEM Part No	12-42-8-617-778 (12428617778)
Category	Wiring / Harness

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 24 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2014-2021.

Check your specific vehicle before ordering. This list shows year, make, and model. Some years have multiple trims or engines that use different parts, and individual listings may have additional fitment notes (e.g. “with sunroof only”). Review the full variant list below, or message us with your VIN and we’ll confirm the match.

BMW

i3 2014-2021 · 8 variants
i3 REx 2014-2021 · 8 variants
i3s 2018-2021 · 4 variants
i3s REx 2018-2021 · 4 variants

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Full vehicle fitment list for Battery Ground Cable / Strap 12428617778
Year	Make	Model	Trim	Engine
2021	BMW	i3	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2018	BMW	i3 REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2019	BMW	i3 REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2020	BMW	i3 REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2021	BMW	i3 REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2019	BMW	i3	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2018	BMW	i3s	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2020	BMW	i3s	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2019	BMW	i3s	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2021	BMW	i3s	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2019	BMW	i3s REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2018	BMW	i3s REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2018	BMW	i3	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2021	BMW	i3s REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2020	BMW	i3	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2014	BMW	i3	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2015	BMW	i3	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2016	BMW	i3	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2014	BMW	i3 REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2016	BMW	i3 REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2015	BMW	i3 REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2017	BMW	i3	Hatchback	Electric Vehicle
2017	BMW	i3 REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2
2020	BMW	i3s REx	Hatchback	0.6L l2