The heater control valve or water control valve controls the flow of engine coolant to the heater core which allows coolant to pass from the engine through the car heater to regulate the temperature of the heat coming out of the vents which provides warmth in the cabin. If you notice a serious coolant leak, heater doesn't work or erratic heater behavior, your heater control valve may not be properly working. Fits the front left or right of following vehicles: 2010 Hybrid X6 2007-2010 X5 3.0si 2009-2010 X5 3.5d 2010-2018 X5 35dX 2014-2018 X5 35i 2010-2018 X5 35iX 2004-2007 X5 4.4i 2007-2010 X5 4.8i 2004-2006 X5 4.8is 2016-2018 X5 40eX 2010-2018 X5 50iX 2010-2013, 2015-2018 X5 M 2015-2019 X6 35i 2008-2019 X6 35iX 2009-2019 X6 50iX 2010-2019 X6 M Replaces part numbers: 64116910544, 1147412166 This is a compatible replacement part manufactured by AA Ignition. This heater control valve is NOT a genuine OEM part. Vehicle makes and their associated vehicle models and part numbers are used in this listing only to identify the vehicles this heater control valve fits.