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A/C - Compressor Part Numbers

Group 64
Heating and Air Conditioning



Bulletin Number
64 15 92 (3654)



Woodcliff Lake, NJ
November 1992
Product Engineering



SUBJECT:
Air Conditioning Compressor Part Numbers

MODELS:
E30 325i (M20 engine)

Situation:
Complaint of insufficient length in the additional hose assemblies required when replacing the air conditioning compressor in a 325i (E30/M20) vehicle with the superseded compressor part number P/N 64 52 8 391 511.

Solution:
When replacing the air conditioning compressor in an E30:

IF: * The vehicle is an E30 with an M20 engine
* The vehicle is NOT an "ix" (all wheel drive)
* The vehicle requires replacement of the A/C compressor
* Use DCS Menu to find the latest Part Number for the compressor
* The DCS Parts supersession specifies P/N 64 52 8 391 511


THEN: Order A/C Compressor P/N 64 52 1 385 416. This compressor is compatible with the vehicle and the original equipment hose. No special replacement hoses will be needed for installation.

Parts
Information:
BMW Part Number Description
64 52 1 385 416 Special Substitute Compressor (E30/M20)

NOTE:
It is essential that the Parts Microfiche and parts supersession chains be used to determine the "proper" part number. If, according to current BMW Parts information, the vehicle meeting the above rules does not require P/N 64 52 8 391 511, do NOT substitute the other part number.

In these cases, this Service Bulletin does NOT APPLY.



Warranty
Status:
Information only.