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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1994318IS AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEAPPLICATIONENGINE/VIN IDIDENTIFICATION
1994 BMW 318is Automatic
Engine/VIN Id: Identification
1994 BMW 318is AutomaticSECTION Identification
1994 MODEL IDENTIFICATION
| Model | Model Code (1) | Engine | Engine Vin Id (2) | Fuel System (3) | Ignition System (4) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318i | CA53 | 1.8L (M42) 4-Cyl. | 18 4S 1 | Bosch ML- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 318is | BE53 | 1.8L (M42) 4-Cyl. | 18 4S 1 | Bosch ML- (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 325i | CB33 | 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. | 25 6S 1 | Bosch HFM- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 325iC | BJ53 | 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. | 25 6S 1 | Bosch HFM- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 325is | BF33 | 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. | 25 6S 1 | Bosch HFM- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 525i | HD53 | 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. | 25 6S 1 | Bosch HFM- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 525iT | HJ63 | 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. | 25 6S 1 | Bosch HFM- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 530i | HE13 | 3.0L (M60) V8 | 30 8S 1 | Bosch HFM- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 530iT | HK23 | 3.0L (M60) V8 | 30 8S 1 | Bosch HFM- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 540i | HE63 | 4.0L (M60) V8 | 40 8S 1 | Bosch HFM- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 740i | GD43 | 4.0L (M60) V8 | 40 8S 1 | Bosch HFM- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
| 740iL (5) | GD83 | 4.0L (M60) V8 | 40 8S 1 | Bosch HFM- Motronic (MFI) | DIS | ||||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
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.