1978 BMW 633CSi Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Alternators - BOSCH: Application

Model Volts/Amps Bosch Part No.(1)
Audi
  Fox 14/55 489 520
  5000 14/55 489 659, 489 660
  All With A/C 14/65 469 613, 469 614
BMW
  320i 14/55 489 648
  530i
    Early 14/55 489 650
    Late 14/65 489 619
  633CSi, 733CSi 14/65 489 619
Capri
  4 Cyl. 14/35 489 665
      14/45 489 669
      14/55 489 671
  V6 14/45 489 590
      14/55 489 595
      14/65 489615
Fiat (All) 14/55 489 642
  489 743
Fiesta 14/55 489 667
Lancia 14/55 489 541
Mercedes-Benz
  230 14/55 489556
  280CE 14/55 489 527
      14/35 489 751
  280E, 280SE 14/55 489 526
  489 751
  450 14/55 489556
      14/75 469 501
  6.9 14/75 469 500
  240D 14/55 489 556
  300D, 300CD 14/55 489 527
  300SD 14/35 489 683
Porsche 924 14/75 469 503
Saab
  99 14/55 400 922
  Turbo 14/65 489 709
Volkswagen
  Type 2 14/70 450 001
  Dasher 14/55 489 622
  Rabbit/Scirocco 14/55 489 622
    With A/C 14/65 489 714
  Rabbit Diesel 14/35 489 745
      14/55 489 747
      14/65 489 712
Volvo 4 Cyl. 14/55 400 913, 400 933
(1) Bosch part numbers are preceded by 0 120 for alternators. Integral regulator models are numbered 469 and 489, while separate regulator models are numbered 400 and 450.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.