SHIRE / Switches
Two MAN truck switches can both say 36P and still need separate approval
SAP-M211 and SAP-M211A share a 36P note but carry different OE numbers. The connector count is not a substitute for the complete reference.
In the MAN section, SAP-M211 lists 81258067098 and SAP-M211A lists 81258067097. Both show 36P. It is tempting to treat the final digit as a minor paperwork change; the catalog gives no basis for that assumption.
Preserve the final digit
Copy the complete OE from the original unit and the candidate row. Do not trim the number in a spreadsheet or search only by 36P. Ask the seller to quote the exact proposed item.
Compare beyond pin count
Request rear connector geometry, mounting, front controls and a clear label image. Any claim that the two numbers replace one another needs reliable documentation or an approved technical check.
Make the substitution decision visible
If the requested OE is unavailable, invite a separately identified alternative rather than silently changing the SKU. Keep the written approval and sample identity with the order.
Purchasing guidance, not installation or diagnostic instructions. Confirm compatibility and specifications with the supplier and a qualified technician.
Catalog examples — not confirmed substitutes
SAP-M211
Door window switch
OE references: 81258067098
Catalog specifications ↗
SAP-M211A
Door window switch
OE references: 81258067097
Catalog specifications ↗Compare the actual catalog records
These are current catalog examples, not an approved substitution list. OE references and remarks below are reproduced from the supplied records; they do not establish compatibility, stock or electrical performance.
Editorial basis: this guide uses the current SHIRE catalog records shown above. AI assisted the multilingual wording; model, OE and catalog-note fields were checked against the supplied records. No physical product test was performed.
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