1979 BMW 633CSi Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Alternators - BOSCH: Application

Model Volts/Amps (1) Bosch Part No.
Audi
  Fox 14/55 489 520
    14/65 489 713
  5000 14/35 469 502
    14/55 489 653
    14/65 489 613
    14/90 469 514
BMW
  320i 14/55 489 648
  528i 14/65 489 619
  633CSi 14/65 489 619
  733i 14/65 489 619
Fiat (All Exc. 128) 14/55 789 483
Fiesta 14/55 489 667
Mercedes
  240 14/55 489 556
  280 14/35 489 751
  300 14/55 489 527
  300 (Turbo) 14/55 489 683
  450 14/55 489 556
  6.9 14/75 469 501
Porsche 924 14/75 469 502
Saab
  99 14/55 489 783
  900 14/55 489 735
Volkswagen
  Type 2 14/70 450 001
  Dasher 14/55 489 622
    14/65 489 713
  Rabbit/Scirocco 14/45 489 858
    14/55 489 622
    14/65 489 713
  Rabbit Diesel 14/35 489 799
    14/65 489 712
  Dasher Diesel 14/55 489 520
    14/65 489 713
  Volvo 4 Cyl. 14/55 400 933
    14/70 450 009
(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.