1994 BMW 325is AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine/VIN Id: 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
(1) Model code designated by 4th through 7th VIN positions identifies body type and engine identification. See VIN DEFINITIONΒ  .
(2) Engine is identified as part of 4-digit model code.
(3) Airflow meter assembly type system.
(4) With Digital Motor Electronics (DME) engine management system.
(5) "L" indicates long wheelbase vehicle.
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