BMW Option Codes

[Marcus-SanDiego]

First, if you would like to get a list of the options on your BMW vehicle, you can email BMW's Germany customer service at: kundenbetreuung@bmw.de You will also need to provide your VIN.

Once you get your list of option codes, you can use the following posts to decipher the options you have.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

SA Code Description
100-198 Options for Police Vehicles
5 Automatic Transmission
6 Leather Upholstery
7 Metallic Paint
71 Super-Premium Audio System
72 Cold-Weather Package
97 First Aid Kit
133 Sport Package, 318ti
134 Rollover-Protection System
168 Exhaust Compensation EGII
169 Catalytic Converter for Diesel (E36)
199 Without Catalytic Converter (E36 Compact/Touring, 1994)
199 Without Catalytic Converter
200 Without Catalytic Converter
2VB Tire Pressure Monitor
200 Inclement-Weather Package E36 (US)
201 Seed-Oil Methylester - Version RME
202 Steptronic
202 Inclement-Weather Package E34 (US)
203 Inclement-Weather Package E32 (US)
203 Long Rear Axle, Higher Ratio
203 4-Traction System
204 Shortened Rear Axle Transmissi on Ratio
205 Heat Package
205 Automatic Transmission
206 Sequential Manual Transmission
206 Color-keyed Aluminum Hard Top
207 6-Speed Manual Transmission
207 Leather Steering Wheel Series Styling
208 Active Package
208 Without DSC III
209 25% Limited Slip Differential
210 Dynamic Stability Control III
210 Anti-Blocker System (1994)
210 ABS (E36/5- E36/3 - 1995)
211 Dynamic Stability Control
212 Without Anti-lock Braking System
212 Trim Braking System Countries
213 Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
213 Hill Descent Control (HDC)
214 Automatic Stability Control + Traction (ASC+T), E36 Touring '94
214 ASC+T Automatic Stability Control
215 Power Steering, Variable Ratio
216 Servotronic Steering
217 Leather Steering Wheel in Series Styling
217 Active Steering
218 Sport Leather Steering Wheel II
219 Sport Steering Wheel, Leather
220 Self-leveling
221 2-Axle Level Control System
223 Electronic Damper Control III
225 Active Roll Stabilization (AWS)
226 Sport Suspension Settings
227 Sport Suspension Settings w/ Level Control System
228 Sport Suspension Settings Plus
228 Luxury Package
229 Dynamic Drive
230 Sport Suspension w/ Lower Placement
232 Electronic Damper Control
232 Light Alloy Wheel Styling 50 225/55R16 7JX16
233 Self-leveling (EDC)
234 Premium Package
234 Towing Hitch - Farmer System
235 Premium Package
235 Trailer Hitch w/ Ball (Euro)
236 Light Alloy Wheel Top-of-the-Line 92 / Tire Mix
237 Driving Dynamics System
237 Active Driving Dynamics System, RR Axle Kinematics (AHK)
238 Light Alloy Wheel Styling 93 245/50 R18 8JX18
239 Light Alloy Wheel Styling 94 245/50 R18 8JX18
240 Leather Steering Wheel w/ Ai rbag
241 Driver and Passenger Air Bag
242 Driver-Side Airbag w/ Series Rim
243 Passenger-Side Airbag
244 Steering Column Adjustment , Mechanical w/ He ight & Length Adjustment
245 Adjustable Steering Column, Electrical
246 Adjustable Steering Column, Mechanical
247 Steering Wheel Axial Adjustment, Mechanical
248 Leather Heated Steering Wheel
249 Multifunction Steering Wheel
250 Side Airbags for Rear Compa rtment Passengers
251 Tire Breakdown Displays
253 Multifunction Steering Wheel Wood
254 Wooden Steering Wheel R50
255 Sport Steering Wheel w/ Airbag
256 Sport Multifunction Steering Wheel / Cruise Control
257 Deactivation Side Airbag Rear
258 Tire w/ Emergency Running System
259 Without Side Airbag Dri ver/Front Passenger
260 Side Airbag - Driver/Front Passenger
261 Side Airbag for Rear Seat Passenger
262 Head Air Bag (ITS)
263 Light Alloy Wheel w/ Tire Mixing
264 Light Alloy Wheel Star Spoke 55
265 Tire Pressure Control (RDC)
266 Wheel, Radial Spoke Style 48 7J X 16 w/ 225/55 R16
267 Wheel, Star Spoke Style 49, 8J X 16 w/ 235/45 R17
268 Light Alloy Wheel w/ Tire Mixing
269 Radial Style Wheel 7J/16 (LM)m 225/50 R16
270 Wide Tires
270 Low-section (Offset) Tire Spare Tire Doughnut
271 Wheel, Z-Line 7J X 15 w/ 205/60
272 Wheel, Z-Star 7J X 16 w/ 225/50
273 Wheel, Star Spoke Style 43 7J X 16, 205/55 R16
274 Wheel, Flat Star Spoke Styling 6.5J X 15
274 Light Alloy Wheel - Double Spoke E53
275 Wheel, Z-Star, Chrome
276 Wheel, Style 18 7.;5J X17 w/ 225/45
276 Light Alloy Wheel Round Spoke Styling
277 Double-spoke Wheel 7JX16, 225/50 R16
278 Wheel, BMW Styling, 215/65 R16
278 Light Alloy Wheel w/ Tire Mixing
279 Wheel, Star Spoke Style 45 7J X 16, 205/55 R16
280 Wheel, Spoke Styling Style 33, 7J X 16 w/ 225/55 R16
281 Cross Spoke Alloy Wheel
281 Light Alloy Wheels / Chromed Round Spoke
282 Sport Spoke Wheel - 7JX16
282 Sport Spoke Style II 7J X 15, 205/60 R15 (E36/5, E36/3 1995)
283 Wheel Style II 7J X 15 w/ 225/60 R15
284 Wheel, BMW Styling, 235/60 R16
285 BMW Style Wheel 7J X 15
286 Wheel, Cast, Cross Spoke Styling 6J X 14, 195/65 R14 H
286 Light Alloy Wheel
287 Wheel, Cast, Style 13 7J X 15, 205/60 R15
287 Light Alloy Wheel / Star Spoke 64
288 Wheel, Cast, Cross Spoke Styling 7J X 15 (E30), 205/55 R15V
288 Wheel, Cast, Cross Spoke Styling 7J X 15 (E34T), 225/60 R15
288 Wheel, Cast, Cross-spoke Styling (E38) 5 8J X 16, 235/60 R16
288 Cross Spoke Styling Wheel 7J X 16
288 Light Alloy Wheel
289 Wheel, 7-Spoke Compound 8J X 17 w/ 235/45 R17
289 Wheel, BMW Styling (E34T) 7-1/2J X 16, 225/55 R16
290 Wheel, Star Spoke Style 44 8J X 17 w/ 235/45 R17
291 Wheel, Cross Spoke/2-part Style 5 8J X 17 w/ 235/45 R1 7
292 Wheel, Cross Spoke Style 29
293 Wheel, with Fail-safe Running Functions 6.5J X 15
293 Wheel, with Fail-safe Running Functions (E34T)
390 X 180 TD / TD 230/55 R390
293 Light Alloy Wheel / V-Spoke 54
294 Wheel, Smooth, Multi-Spoke Styling 4 -8J X 16 w/ 235/60 R16
295 Wheel, BMW Exclusive Styling 15 - 7.5J x 16 w/ 235/60 R16
296 Classic Wheel 7J X 16, Style 25
296 Classic Wheel Style 25 8J X 16 (E38), 245/55 R16
297 BMW Wheel 7J X 16
297 Light Alloy Wheel - Streamline
298 Forged Alloy Wheel
298 Wheel, Forged Alloy, Turbine Styling, 7-1/2J X 16, 235/50 R16
299 Wheel, Round Spoke Styling w/ tires: front: 7.5JX17 w/ 225/45 R17; rear: 8.5JX17 w/ 245/40 R17
299 Wheel, Mixed (E38): front: 8J X 18, 235/50 R18; rear: 9J X 18, 255/454 R18
299 Wheel, Cross Spoke Styling (E31): front 8J X 17, 235/45 R17; rear 9J X 17, 265/40 R17
300 Space Saver Wheel
300 Central Interlocking, Electrical
300 Emergency Wheel
301 All-Terrain Tires
301 Anti-theft Alarm System
302 Theft Alarm with Remote Control
303 Light Alloy Wheel / Ellipsoid Styling 60
304 BMW Light Alloy Wheel Ellipsoid Styling 60
305 Remote Control for Central Locking
306 Remote Control for DWA Alarm
306 Light Alloy Wheel Imola / 15 Inch
307 BMW Light Alloy Wheel / Radial Spoke 61
308 BMW Light Alloy Wheel / Cross Spoke 42
309 BMW Light Alloy Wheel / Star Spoke Styling 57
310 BMW Light Alloy Wheel / Star Spoke Styling 58
311 BMW Light Alloy Wheel / Star Spoke 69 Brilliantine
312 BMW Light Alloy Wheel w/ Tire Mixing
313 Exterior Mirror Package
314 Heated Outside Mirror
314 Outside Mirror/Windshield Washer Nozzle Heated
315 Rear Window Wiper and Heated Washer Nozzles
316 Automatic Trunk Lid Control
317 Soft Close Trunk
317 Comfort Actuation for Doors
318 Double Sun Visors
319 Integrated Universal Remote Control
320 Script Name Plate
320 Without Script Name Plate (E34T, E38, E31)
321 Door Handles in Body Color
322 Comfort Access System
323 Soft Close Automatic Doors
324 Light Alloy Wheel E85
324 Front and Rear Spoiler
325 Spoiler, Rear, Wide-type
326 Without Rear Spoiler
327 White Engine Hood Stripes
328 Side Skirt
329 Black Hood Stripes
331 Light Alloy Wheel Styling B E85
332 Light Alloy Wheel Styling C E85
333 Light Alloy Wheel Styling D E85
334 Light Alloy Wheel Styling 71
335 M Technic Sport Package
336 M Technic Sport Package
337 Sport Package
338 M-Sport Package II
339 Shadowline
339 Satin Chrome
340 Partly-Painted Bumpers
340 Bumper Guards Black
341 (Fully) Painted Bumper Cover
342 Titan. Line Interior
343 Tech Interior Surface Chrome Dull
344 Aluminum Line Interior
345 Chromeline Interior
346 Chromeline Exterior
347 Titan. Line Exterior
348 Highlight Exterior
349 Highlight Interior
350 Tinted Glass Green
351 Light Alloy Wheel Star Spoke 89
352 Double-paned (Insulated) Side Window
353 Window, Green Band, Front/Rear
354 Anti-glare Windshield Strip
355 Laminated Safety Glass
356 Protected Mirror
356 Climate-Comfort Laminated Safety Glass
357 Protected (Burglar-Proof) Glazin g
358 Infrared Reflecting Windshield
359 Visibility Pack
360 Light Alloy Wheel Star Spoke 81
361 Light Alloy Wheel Parallel Spoke 82
362 Electric Rear Vent Window
363 Light Alloy Wheel / Radial Spoke 32
364 Light Alloy Wheel / SP 32 Safety Tire s
365 Light Alloy Wheel / SP 70 Safety Tire s
365 Laminated Safety Glass, Rear Window
366 BMW Light Alloy Wheel - Star Spoke 70
367 Light Alloy Wheel / 15 Inch
367 Heated Steering Wheel/Front Seats (E39/E38)
368 Light Alloy Wheel / 16 Inch
369 Light Alloy Wheel / 17 Inch
370 Soft Top, Black (Fabric, E30)
372 Soft Top, Dark Brown (Fabric, E30)
373 Soft Top, Dark Blue (Fabric, E30)
374 Light Alloy Wheel Radial Spoke 73
375 Light Alloy Wheel Double Spoke Styling 79
375 Soft Top, Electro-mechanical, Black (E30)
376 Light Alloy Wheel / Star Spoke 74
376 Soft Top, Electro-mechanical, Dark Brown (E30)
377 Light Alloy Wheel / Star Spoke 69 in Stand /Paint
377 Soft Top, Electro-mechanical, Dark Blue ( E30)
378 Light Alloy Compound Wheel / Styling 80 Compact Spare
379 Light Alloy Compound Wheel / Styling 80 Normal Spare
380 Hard Top Preparation
381 Roof in Car Column & Mirror Caps in Black
382 Roof and Mirror Caps in White
382 Premium Package (E39)
383 Roof and Mirror Caps in Black
384 Light Alloy Wheel White
385 Light Alloy Wheel Monza / 16 Inch
385 Long Rails for Roofrack System
386 Roof Railing
387 Wind Guard
388 Soft Top, Black
389 Soft Top, Dark Gray
390 Soft Top, Classic Red (E36/2 early)
391 Soft Top, Dark Blue
392 Soft Top, Dark Green
393 Soft Top, Turquoise
394 Soft Top, Dark Beige
395 Rollover Protection System
396 Safety Tire
397 Light Alloy Wheel Styling 83
398 Soft Top, Electro-mechanical Operation
399 Fully-Automatic Soft Top control
400 Sliding Lifting Roof Manual
401 Sliding Sunroof Electrical
401 Sliding, Lifting Roof Mechanical (E30)
401 Sliding, Lifting Roof Electrical (E36, E31)
402 Electric Panorama Roof
403 Glass Sunroof
403 Glass Sunroof, Electrical (E38)
404 Sunroof, Double-paned Electrical
405 Heated Front Seats
406 Roller Sun Roof
410 Front Electric Window Lifter Regulator
411 Electric Window Regulator Front/Rear
412 Pull-out Helping Box
413 Trunk Compartment Net
414 Solid Trunk Covering and Compartment Net
415 Sunshade for Package Shelf
415 Sunshade for Package Shelf, Electrical (E38)
416 Rear Window Sun Blind, Electrical and Side Window Sunblind, Rear Door, Mechanical
416 Rear Window Sun Blind, Electrical (E31)
417 Side window Sun Blind, Rear Door, Mechanical
422 Wood Shell-Grained Maple Burgundy
423 Velour Floor Mats
423 Velour Floor Mats, High Pile (E31)
424 Floor Carpet Black (Preliminary Name)
425 Grid Galvanik Strip
426 Interior Strip Aluminum
427 Interior Surface Silver
428 Warning Triangle/First Aid Kit
429 Interior Surface Anthracite
430 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror
431 Interior Mirror (photo-sensitive)
432 Rain Sensor and Auto-dimming Interior Mirror
433 Interior Strips Graphite
434 Interior Strips Paint Metallic
435 Real Wood Version
436 Real Wood Version
437 Real Wood Version
437 Instrument Panel, Black
437 Light Poplar Wood Trim
438 Precious (real) Wood Equipment
438 Precious (real) Wood Equipment (Nussbaum [E38])
438 Precious (real) Wood Equipment (Vogelaugenahorn [E31])
439 Interior Polished Aluminum Strips
439 Interior Strips Dull Chrome
440 Non-smoker's Package
441 Smoker's Package
442 Beverage Holder
444 Mulltifunctional Center Armrest Rear
445 Rear-oriented Center Console
446 Rear-oriented Equipment
447 Rear Compartment Oriented Trim II
448 High-line Rear Equipment
450 Active Backrest Ventilation
451 Active Seat (Driver Only 9 CH)
451 Seat Height Adjustment, Mechanical, Passenger
452 Active Seat in Rear Compartment
453 Air Conditioned Seat Front
454 Air Conditioned Seat Rear
455 Active Seat for Driver and Passenger
455 Electrical Adjustable Seat, Driver Side
456 Electrical Adjustable Comfort Seats
457 Contour Seat, Electrical Adjustable
458 Electrical Seat Adjustment for Driver/Passenger
459 Electrical Adjustable Comfort Seats with Memory/Passenger
460 Seat Adjustment, Electric, for Rear Seats
461 Seat Back Adjustment in Rear Compartment, Electrical
462 Comfort Seats w/ Fold-down Table
464 Ski Sack
465 Through-loading System
467 Taxi Rear Seat in Black Flox Cloth
469 Integrated Child Seats in Rear Compartment
470 Isofix for Child Seat Mount
472 Center Armrest for Driver/Passenger
473 Front Armrest
474 Without Armrest Front
475 Center Armrest Front Including Steering Wheel Adjustment
481 Sport Seat - Driver/Passenger
482 Sport Seat + Sports Steering Wheel
488 Lumbar Support, Driver
488 Lumbar Support, Electrical, Driver/Passenger (E38)
489 Lumbar Support, Electric, Passenger
490 Seat Width Adjustment
492 Tray in Rear Center Armrest
493 Storage (Oddments) Package
494 Headed Seats Driver/Passenger
495 Third Three-pointed Rear Seat Belt
496 Seat Heating for Rear Seats
497 Rear Center Armrest
498 Mechanical Rear Headrest
498 Rear Headrest for All 3 S eat Positions (E34T)
498 Rear Headrest, Outer, Electrical (E38)
499 Headrest, Rear, Electrical Adjustable
4BY Bamboo Anthracite Wood Trim
5AC High Beam Assistant
5AD Lane Departure Warning
5DF Active Cruise Control
500 Headlight Washer Position for Intensive Cleaning
502 Headlight Washing System
502 Headlight Washing System without Intensive Cleaning (E38)
505 Headlight Washing System
508 Park Distance Control
509 Laser Distance Meter (LAM)
510 Headlight Adjustment Low Beam Light
512 Without Headlight Adjustment
519 Auxiliary Headlights R50
520 Front Foglights
521 Rain Sensor
522 Xenon Headlights
523 Rear Air Conditioning System with Cold Box
524 Driving Lights Control
525 Refrigerator Box
526 Without Rear Heating/Air Co nditioning
527 Without Cooler Box and Bar Tray
528 Automatic Air Circulation (no A/C)
529 Microfilter
530 Air Conditioning
532 Air Conditioning ZG
533 Rear Compartment Air Blower
534 Automatic Air Conditioning
535 Electronic Temperature Controls
536 Park Heating
536 Park Heating w/ Digital Timer (E31)
537 Independent Ventilation Control (Park Ventilation)
538 Latent Heat Storage System
539 Remote Control for Park Heating
540 Multifunction Steering Wheel Include. Cruise Control
541 Active Cruise Control
542 Check Control
543 Boost Pressure Indicator R53
544 Individualization
545 Tachometer, km/h, Speedometer, Analog and Energy Control
546 Tachometer Analogue
548 Speedometer in Kilometers per Hour
549 Radio Clock
550 On-board Computer - Basis
551 On-board Computer II w/ Remote Control
553 On-board Computer IV w/ Remote Control
554 On-board Computer V
555 High-On-board Computer (Navigation System)
556 Ambient Temperature Sensor
560 Co-Pilots in Rear Compartment
562 Map Reading Light
563 Make-up Mirror Illuminated
563 Lights Package
564 Interior Light Package
570 High-voltage Power Supply
571 Reinforced Power Supply 140A Generator
575 12V Power Supply and 2 Battery in Rear
577 Rental Car Features/Preparations
581 Taxi Package
591 LT/Alloy WHEELS/STAR SP. 124 RUNFLAT/MIXED
601 TV Function
602 On-board Monitor w/ TV and On-board Computer
603 Rear Compartment TV Set
604 Personal Travel Assistant Preparation
605 BTX / Telephone
606 Low Navigation System
606 Sport Suspension (E36)
607 Personal Computer (PC)
608 Navigation System Including On-board Computer
609 Navigation System w/ TV and On-board Computer
610 Head-Up Display
611 Night Vision
612 BMW Assist
613 BMW Assist On-line
619 Emergency Call System
620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM
621 BMW Telephone Keypad Handset, "C" Network, Front
622 Second Handset in Rear for BMW Telephone
623 BMW Telephone "D" Network
623 BMW Telephone "D" Network with Hands-free Operation (E31)
624 Complete Preparation BMW Cellphone (Siemens)
625 Telephone "D" Network Motorola (Portable)
626 Communications Package, Portable Telephone
627 Complete Preparation BMW Cellphone (Nokia)
627 Communications Package
628 Communications Package
629 Auto Telephone "D" Network w/ Front Map Reader
629 BMW Telephone "D" Network w/ Eject Box w/ Hands-free Operation Capability (E34, E34T, E38)
630 Car Phone Siemens w/ Cordless Handset
631 Second Handset in Rear (Cordless)
632 Complete Preparation BMW Cellular Phone (Motorola)
633 Telephone Preparation Siemens Keypad Handset Front
634 Telephone Preparation "C" Network
635 Telephone Preparation "D" Network
636 Telephone Preparation Cell Phone "D" Network
637 Telephone Preparation Siemens "C" Network 3 Front Keypad Handset
639 BMW Assist with Bluetooth
640 Telephone Preparation
640 Telephone Preparation, US (E34T)
641 Telephone Preparation AMPS Network
642 Telephone Preparation BMW Complete
643 Telephone Preparation VDA
643 Telephone Preparation "D" Network for Axicon Phone
645 BMW US Radio
647 Becker Mexico Electronic II w/o TR/Frequency
647 Active Package 318ti
648 Grundig 3882 RDS
650 Radio, BMW Reverse
650 CD Drive Unit Allotment
651 Radio, BMW Reverse RDS
651 MDL Drive Unit Allotment
652 DVD Drive Unit
653 BMW Bavaria C Reverse II
654 DAB Receiver
654 Radio, BMW Bavaria C III
655 BMW Bavaria C Business
656 Car Radio Reverse
657 Car Radio Business
657 Radio, BMW Bavaria C Reverse III
658 Radio, BMW Business CD RDS
659 Radio, BMW Bavaria Electronic CD II
660 Radio, BMW Bavaria C Reverse RDS (E30)
660 Radio, BMW Reverse
661 Radio, BMW Bavaria C Business RDS (E30)
661 Radio, BMW Business
662 Radio, BMW Business CD
662 Radio, BMW Bavaria C Professional RDS (E34, E31)
663 Radio, BMW Professional
665 Radio, BMW Business RDS inc. CD 6
666 Radio, BMW Business CD RDS
668 Radio, BMW Reverse RDS
669 Radio, BMW Business RDS
669 Radio, BMW Business C RDS (E31)
670 Radio, BMW Professional RDS
670 Radio, BMW Professional C RDS (E31)
671 Radio, BMW Business RDS inc. CD 6 CD Changer & Hi Fi System
672 BMW 6-Disc CD Changer
673 Hi Fi System US
674 Hi Fi System, Harmon Kardon
675 Rear Compartment Audio System
675 BMW Sound System
676 Premium Audio System
677 Hi Fi System Professional DSP
678 Headphone System in Rear Compartment
679 Hi Fi Subwoofer System
680 Radio Antenna, Manual
681 Roof Antenna
682 Radio Antenna, Automatic
683 Telephone Antenna for "D" Network
684 Telephone Rear Window Antenna "D" Network
685 Telephone Antenna for "C" Network
686 Diversity Antenna
687 Radio Pre-wiring
689 In-car Video Preparation
690 Cassette Box
691 CD Storage
692 Pre-wiring for I-Bus 6-Disc CD Changer
693 Rear Speaker System
693 SATELLITE TUNER PREPARATION
694 Pre-wiring for 6-Disc CD Changer
694 Preparation for Pioneer/Alpine CD Changer (E34, E34T)
694 Preparation for Pioneer CD Chan ge (E31)
695 CD Pioneer/Alpine Preparation
695 MD Changer
696 DVD Changer (6-Disk)
697 Automatic Telephone Antenna
697 AREA-CODE 1
698 Area Code 2 For DVD
699 Area Code 3 for DVD
700 Area Code 4 for DVD
701 Area Code 5 for DVD
702 Area Code 6 for DVD
704 Sport Styling (body and suspension)
705 M Sport Suspension II
708 M Technic Leather Sport Steering Wheel II
709 M Sport Leather Steering Wheel
710 Multifunction Steering Wheel include. Cruise Control
710 M Style Leather Steering Wheel w/ Airbag (E34T)
713 Off-Road Package
715 M Aerodynamic Package
716 Aerodynamic Package
717 Comfort Edition
718 Exclusive Edition
719 Sport Edition
720 Edition ZD
721 Edition ZB
722 Edition ZF
723 High Line
724 Edition ZH
725 Edition ZE
726 Edition ZN
727 Edition ZO
728 Edition ZV
729 Edition Importers
731 Additional Edition Content
731 Executive Level II
738 Wooden Trim - Eibe Club
738 Real Wood Version
739 Wooden Trim - Birdeye Maple
739 Real Wood Version Birch
740 Executive ZD
741 Executive ZB
742 Executive ZF/ZG
743 Executive Special Market
744 Executive ZH
746 Executive ZE
747 Executive ZN
748 Executive ZO
749 Executive ZV
750 Executive Import/Z1
751 Video System in Rear Compartment (NTSC)
752 Individual Audio System
753 Young Line
754 M Deck Spoiler
755 Convertible Compact (California Roof)
755 Individual Open-air Folding Top
756 Open-air Compact, Soft Rear Window
756 Individual Light Alloy Wheel Round Spoke
757 Expanded Hi Fi System
757 Individual Sound Package
758 Luxury Package, Compact
759 Family Package
759 Individual Family
760 Pull-out Loading Help (E34T)
760 Individual High-gloss Shadowline
761 Tinted Side/Rear Windows
761 Individual Sun-Protection Glazing
763 Individual Series 80th Anniversary Japan
766 Individual Series "Avus" E36/2 (Euro)
766 "Individual Selection" Japan
767 "Individual Line" Avus
767 Performance Package (E46)
768 Individual Series "Club Sport"
769 Individual Series
770 Individual Series Classic
771 M Titan Line Interior
772 M Aluminum Line Anthracite
772 Luxury Equipment
773 Real Wood Version
773 Wooden Trim, Vogelaugenahorn (E34T Euro)
773 Wooden Trim, Eibe Club (E31)
773 Wooden Trim
775 Roofliner, Black
775 Individual Roof Headlining Anthracite
776 Individual Roof Headliner Alcantara Anthracite
777 Trunk Trim Panel Alcantara Black
778 Marking BMW Individual
778 Door Handle, BMW Individual
779 Door Handle, BMW Individual/Motorsport
779 Door Handle, BMW Motorsport (E31)
780 M Light Alloy Wheel Parallel Spoke
780 Wheel, Parallelspoke Styling
781 Wheel, M Contour II
782 M Light Alloy Wheel System II
782 Nuremberg Ring, Chassis Package
783 Forged Alloy Wheels
783 Wheel, Light Alloy, Double Spoke Styling, front: 7-1/2J X 17; rear: 8-1/2J x 17, Wheel According to Series (E36/2 Euro)
783 M Forged Wheel w/ Double Spoke
784 Premium Package
784 M Style Outside Mirror (E34, M5)
784 M Outside Rearview Mirror including M Molding
785 Individual White Turn Signal Lights
786 17" Wheel Well
786 Rear Seat Enclosure (E34, M5)
787 Sport Package (E39)
787 M Light Alloy Wheel w/ Tire Mixing 19
788 M Light Alloy Wheel w/ Tire Mixing
789 M Light Alloy Wheel w/ Tire Mixing 18
789 Luxury Package
790 Auxiliary Tank Individual
791 M Servotronic
792 M Forged Alloy Wheel 19"
793 Sequential Manual Transmission
795 M Light Alloy Wheel 17"
798 Individual Fabric Soft Top Magenta
798 Soft Top, Magenta
799 E30 Individual Series
800 Exhaust Pipe Complete, Non-US Use
800 Catalytic Converter System Countries
801 Order Control
801 Order Control ZD (E34T, E31)
802 Korean Export
803 Without Third Breaklight
804 Switzerland/Export
804 Switzerland/Austria Export (E36/2,E34T Euro)
805 Activated Carbon Canister (Container)
806 Third Breaklight, E36/2, E34 (Euro), E38
806 New Zealand Export
807 Japanese Export
808 Israel Export
809 Denmark Export
810 Australian Export
811 Belgian Export
812 England Export
813 France Export
814 Italy Export
815 Bad Road Package
815 Heavy-duty Package
816 East European Package (E36 Compact/Touring E34T, E38)
816 HC 1/2 Exhaust Technology
817 Engine Layout RON 91
818 Main Battery Switch
819 Spain Export
820 Latin America Export (E36/4)
820 Brazilian Export
821 Egyptian Export
822 (Persian) Gulf States Export
823 Tropical Countries Export
824 South Africa Export
825 Oceania Radio
826 Body Design Matching for Export
826 Suspension Export Settings
827 Scandinavian Export
829 Preparation for Cabrio Conversion
831 Without Option 662 (BMW Bavaria C Professional RDS Radio)
831 MID without Radio (E38)
832 Battery in Trunk
834 Without Option 690 ( Cassette Box w/lighting)
835 U.S. Tourist Version
836 Without Option 672 (BMW Bavaria 6CD Changer)
837 Without Option 676 (Active Hi-Fi Loud Speaker System)
837 Without Navigation System
838 Canadian Export
839 Pseudo Delivery Module for Without Options
840 Without Option 695 (Radio Preparation)
840 Without Remote Control for Radio
841 Control for Delivery of Options Package - Vehicle Specific
841 Option Package Pseudo Code Number
842 Without Option 508 (Park Distance Control)
842 Cold Climate Export
843 Option Engine Layout
845 Audible Seat Belt Warning Signal
846 Taiwan Export
847 2 Battery for "C" Network Telephone
847 Chassis/Safety Vehicle
848 Enlarged Cable Harness
850 Additional Fuel Tank
850 Additional Fuel Tank for Export Vehicle (E34T, E31)
850 Self-leveling Rear Suspension (E38)
851 Language Version German
852 Japanese Language Descriptions
853 English Language Descriptions
854 French Language Descriptions
855 Italian Language Descriptions
856 Spanish Language Descriptions
857 Preparation for Supplemental Automatic Climate Control Installation
857 Preparation for Air Conditioning
858 Low-compression Engine
859 Adjustment / Control IHKA
860 Turn Signal Lights, Front, Side
861 Change Coding Set
862 Cloth Seats Front for Taxi Package
863 European Dealer Directory
864 Overseas Dealer Directory
865 Oddsments Table/Footrests, Rear
866 Service Card Germany
867 Language Version Korean
868 Radio Preparations for ZF/ZI
869 Radio Preparations for ZG/ZZ
870 Salt
871 Pepper
872 Chili
875 Infrared Remote Control
875 Infrared Compact System (E38)
876 Radio Frequency 315Mhz
877 Without Functioning Upper Cross Bar
877 Without Cross-over Control
879 German Language Owner's Manual
880 Cold Weather Package (E38)
880 English Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
881 French Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
882 Credit for Initial Trim
883 Spanish Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
884 Italian Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
885 Swedish Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
886 Dutch Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
887 Arabic Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
888 Danish Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
889 Portuguese Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
890 Japanese Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
891 Russian Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
892 Chinese Language Owner's Manual/Service Booklet
896 Daytime Running Light Switch (Circuit)
897 Anti-theft Alarm System - Continuous Tone (Holland)
898 Complete Knockdown Kit [CKD] (Non-U.S.) [Components built in one country; assembled in another.]
899 Visual Alarm Signal (DWA)
899 Export Vehicle
900 Acknowledged Vehicle Immobilization It.AZT/TUV
901 Simplified Special Controls - Press Car
902 Special Control - Press Car
903 Special Control - Exhibition Car
904 Special Control - Test Car
905 Special Control - Demo Car
906 Special Control - Photo Car
907 James Bond Edition
908 Diagnostic Box for Researc h Vehicles
910 Research Car with Special Controls without Prior Inspection
911 Research Car with Special Controls with Prior Inspection
915 Without Special Conservation Exterior
916 Without Paint Protection for Special Research Car
917 Overseas Preparation
918 Alpina B3 Internal
919 Alpina Doors
920 Alpina without Vehicle Title (Identification)
921 Alpina B8 Internal
922 Alpina Engine Oil Cooler
923 Narrow Kidney Grill
924 Foldable Bicycle
925 Shipping Protection Package
926 Full-size Spare
927 All-season Tires
928 Tire Routing (Control)
929 Wind Deflector Added
930 Price Dependence 314, 494, 520
931 Winter Tire for Car Rental
932 Winter Tire Set Additional
933 Wheel Cap for Winter Tire
934 Winter Tire on Light Alloy Wheel
936 BMW Cell Phone to be Requested upon Supply
937 Navigation CD ROM to be Requested upon Supply
938 ZS Individual Series
939 Consideration of Price Dependency
940 Special Request Trim
940 Specialty Equipment
941 Special Request Handling
942 Specialty Equipment Canceled
943 Special Request Motorsports Plant
944 Labor Conversion Internal Dept. ZS
945 Taking Price Struction into Consideration
946 Price Dependence 416 for Natural Leather
947 Price Structure, Series Seats
948 Standard Package
949 Premium Package
950 Latin America Package
951 Korea Package
952 China Package
955 Business Line
956 Middle East Package
957 Hong Kong Package
959 Luxury Package for Mexico
960 Limited Steering Angle
961 Special Motor
962 Country-specific Motor (Engine Mapping)
963 Thailand Engine 2.394cc
964 Pseudo-Incorporation for LA/SA
965 Coil Spring, Fitted, Front +25kg
966 Coil Spring, Fitted Front + 50kg
967 Coil Spring, Fitted Rear +25kg
968 Coil Spring, Fitted Rear +50kg
969 Coil Spring, Fitted Rear +75kg
970 Business Package
971 Exclusive Package
972 Comfort Package
973 Malaysia Package
975 Splashguard (Mudflap), Rear
978 Innovation Package
979 Business Package II
980 Exclusive Package
980 Hard Top, Black (E30)
982 Hard Top in Car Color
983 Hard Top, Dark Blue (E30)
983 Model Year Code for Export
984 Coding Maintenance Interval
985 Radio, US, Adapter Set
986 Deadline Check
987 Existence Check
988 Coding Maintenance Interval Stage 2
989 Distinguishing Model Revision
990 Coordination Launch Series
991 Coordination Pre-Series
991 Pre-Series Steering
992 Coordination License (Plate) Attachment
993 Model Year Code
994 Special Control
995 Change Ban
996 Order Control First Dealer Cars Old
997 Manufacturer's Export Documents
998 Steering Operation Requirements
999 Order Processing/Routing
999 Order Control First Dealer Cars

[ZSP-Mafia]

Is that it ? :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Is that it ? :)

There could be more. If you guys find more, let me know.

[danewilson77]

You haven't memorized those yet? I though everyone had.....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

You haven't memorized those yet? I though everyone had.....

Not yet.

[nk_zhp]

Here's one off my car. You can see the Performance package option, but it, it's not the only one, there are other ones for the trim pieces etc.
Order options
No. Description
1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES

226 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS

249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL

403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

495 3. HEADREST REAR CENTRE

521 RAIN SENSOR

522 XENON LIGHT

534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

640 CAR TELEPHONE PREPARATION

650 CD PLAYER

674 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM HARMAN KARDON

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

716 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE II

760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHROME

767 PERFORMANCE-PACKAGE

772 INTERIOR TRIM ALU BLACK CUBE

775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE

787 M LT/ALY WHEELS DOUBLE SP.135 W MIXED T.

8SP COP CONTROL

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[nk_zhp]

So here's the list for my car that makes up what is known in so many words as ZHP

226 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS
710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
716 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE II
760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHROME
767 PERFORMANCE-PACKAGE
772 INTERIOR TRIM ALU BLACK CUBE
775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
787 M LT/ALY WHEELS DOUBLE SP.135 W MIXED T.

[johnrando]

I asked my service guy at the dealer for an "asap", which lists the build codes for your car. Mine is about 1 page long. No idea why you'd want them, but if someone is "code comparing", happy to post mine. John

[danewilson77]

So here's the list for my car that makes up what is known in so many words as ZHP

226 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS


I would love to know what this means exactly....and I am not referring to the ride height.

[nk_zhp]

I would think that includes the modified control arms, stiffer springs and shocks and sway bars that come in a ZHP. No?

[danewilson77]

I would think that includes the modified control arms, stiffer springs and shocks and sway bars that come in a ZHP. No?

mmmm....not so sure.

[MrMaico]

mmmm....not so sure.

Notice the last line here.....

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=755882&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

That sounds to me like it's just the regular sport package suspension and is not the same as our ZHP suspension, which doesn't make sense. I think my options list has that on it also, have to check when I get home.

[nk_zhp]

You have to keep in mind that ZHP was BMW Individual car, which might have these sort of inconsistencies. So within the scope of this, this particular option meant something else.

[Pooters]

7.
That's all I got.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Bump for those of you who may be interested.

[billschusteriv]

Bump

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, bill.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[danewilson77]

Bump.

[mr hish]

email sent

[Oli77]

I just got my specs sheet for my car through kundenbetreuung@bmw.de and most things make sense.

I do have a question or 2 for the gurus out there.

Power: 141. Are you kidding?
Transmission: HECK. What is that?

Options
823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION. I found several answers after a bit of googling, from different knock sensing (due to use of lower octane in hot countries), to a larger radiator, and a different blower and compressor in the HVAC. Do you guys have this too? Car was sent to Florida originally.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I just got my specs sheet for my car through kundenbetreuung@bmw.de and most things make sense.

I do have a question or 2 for the gurus out there.

Power: 141. Are you kidding?
Transmission: HECK. What is that?

Options
823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION. I found several answers after a bit of googling, from different knock sensing (due to use of lower octane in hot countries), to a larger radiator, and a different blower and compressor in the HVAC. Do you guys have this too? Car was sent to Florida originally.

Oli, heck is likely rear-wheel drive. Heck means rear in German.

Code 823 is:

S823A TROPICAL VERSION
S823A HOT COUNTRY MODEL

Not sure what that means. I could see an upgraded radiator or cooling parts.

[Crickett]

Yeah, I got the "hot climate" version as well; I wonder if all US-spec 3'rs did, since we're probably warmer, in general, than Germany?


Tapatalk on Jailbroken iOS: dhu eet!

[Oli77]

Yeah, I got the "hot climate" version as well; I wonder if all US-spec 3'rs did, since we're probably warmer, in general, than Germany?


Tapatalk on Jailbroken iOS: dhu eet!

Yep, I wonder if all US cars, because they have AC as default, also have this hot climate option. Unless, it is only the ones that were in the southern parts of the US. I also read that this option may have slightly lowered HP!

[danewilson77]

Wonder if it means it did not come with cold weather package?

[Oli77]

Likely not since we don't ski much in Fl or Tx.

[MrMaico]

Hot country refers to a coding option for the IHKA (HVAC computer) that sends more air to the center vents to provide the most a/c cooling. The coding option for hot country is to set it to "normal" so I would assume it's pretty common. See this PDF about halfway down (page 4) under "Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation"

http://e38.org/B090398_Att2_CKMSet.PDF

[Marcus-SanDiego]

See German BMW terms (common mechanical terms) here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3692-BMW-Terms-German-to-English

[MrMaico]

141 is the Metric horsepower rating. The ZHP has 170.

[Oli77]

See German BMW terms (common mechanical terms) here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3692-BMW-Terms-German-to-English

Thanks Marc. I added one for faux leather.


Hot country refers to a coding option for the IHKA (HVAC computer) that sends more air to the center vents to provide the most a/c cooling. The coding option for hot country is to set it to "normal" so I would assume it's pretty common. See this PDF about halfway down (page 4) under "Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation"

Awesome find MrMaico: IHKA programming enhanced to produce more cooling output when selected to “hot country”. (Footwell and defrost vents closed to allow more center vent air for maximum cold air.)

That's my hot climate option! Cool beans (literally).

[MrMaico]

I don't like that fact that when I use "Auto" for the HVAC it sends all the air to the center vents. I wonder if changing the "hot country" coding to the opposite of "normal" (abnormal?) :biggrin would change it so Auto would also blow air out of the floor vents?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^ and not to be confused with option code 141, which is a siren. Codes 100-199 are for police/emergency vehicles.

[MrMaico]

Thanks Marc. I added one for faux leather.



Awesome find MrMaico: IHKA programming enhanced to produce more cooling output when selected to “hot country”. (Footwell and defrost vents closed to allow more center vent air for maximum cold air.)

That's my hot climate option! Cool beans (literally).

Ya, I noticed that right after I got my car and figured it had something to do with the fact that it came from Vegas so I did some investigating. It sounds like most USA cars probably are set to hot country.

[az3579]

Barry,
Having that setting changed will most likely yield the results you want. I saw that option when going through my coding options on the computer. I didn't touch it because I liked the setting it was on so I didn't observe to see its effects.

[Crickett]

^^ and not to be confused with option code 141, which is a siren. Codes 100-199 are for police/emergency vehicles.

My list also included "1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES", as did Keith's, I noticed. Any clue what that means/includes?

[MrMaico]

Barry,
Having that setting changed will most likely yield the results you want. I saw that option when going through my coding options on the computer. I didn't touch it because I liked the setting it was on so I didn't observe to see its effects.

Thanks for the info BP. I really should try getting my laptop set up for coding. I got as far as buying and modding a cable. I just have a feeling I'll run into issues setting it up and not being tech-savvy enough to figure out what I'm doing wrong. With help from my brother I could probably get it done though...someday. :-)

Maybe one of you guys that have it figured out would be interested in making some cash by letting me send you my laptop and programming it for me? You think that would work....IOW, do you think I'd be able to figure out how to run it after it is set up? I watched a Youtube video explaining it once and it didn't look REAL difficult.

Barry

[Marcus-SanDiego]

My list also included "1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES", as did Keith's, I noticed. Any clue what that means/includes?

I do not know what it entails, Travis.

[az3579]

Barry,
I could do it for you, BUT, I cannot guarantee I can send back in a reasonable amount of time (a few days). If I do it, it'll probably take me a week or so because I'm just so short on time during the weekdays.................

I may have an easy solution, which is to transfer the VM I created and test it. If that works, then you could potentially have it back within a couple of days taking shipping time into consideration. If you want to try it, let me know via PM and I'll send you my mailing address.

[billschusteriv]

Lots of good info in here....

[MrMaico]

My list also included "1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES", as did Keith's, I noticed. Any clue what that means/includes?

I found this explanation on another forum: "Emissions crap. Nothing cool."

No idea if the guy was positive that's what it means or not though.

[Bishop]

Weird. I've got wood trim, but 772 INTERIOR TRIM ALU BLACK CUBE listed. Why?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Bishop, are you the original owner? Is it possible that the original owner swapped the wood in after he or she took possession of the car?

[kayger12]

Weird. I've got wood trim, but 772 INTERIOR TRIM ALU BLACK CUBE listed. Why?

I'm guessing a PO sold the cube trim and replaced it with what you have now.

[Bishop]

Bishop, are you the original owner? Is it possible that the original owner swapped the wood in after he or she took possession of the car?

Possible - the original window sticker also lists the aluminum black cube trim. It's strange that they would do that but nothing else to the car. Perhaps they just preferred the wood.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Very possible. We've seen previous owners do that before. Probably not very common but it definitely happens.

[Oli77]

S823A HOT COUNTRY MODEL
Not sure what that means. I could see an upgraded radiator or cooling parts.

And the boss wins!

After I received the pdf through kundenbetreuung@bmw.de, I stayed in contact with them to get more answers about the "hot country model #823.

The first reply stated that: "The option 823 means that the car was build with an improved cooling system."

To which I inquired whether this was improved cooling of the cabin or the engine.

And this morning I received the following:"Your car has an improved engine cooling system."

This is good news as I feel that better cooling of the engine is more important than the better cooling of the cabin.

Anyway interesting info to share with the peeps.

[danewilson77]

Need to drill down now to know exactly what this means.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[Oli77]

On it! More emails to Germany...

[aurelius]

On it! More emails to Germany...

Going out on a limb to predict Hot Climate Version involves all of the above: engine & cabin cooling, plus emissions in the form of the CCV (crank case valve) and related plumbing.

There is a cold weather version of the CCV, involves insulated hoses. It's the preferred way to go when replacing the CCV parts (http://blog.bavauto.com/bmw-e46/diy-video-replacing-the-bmw-m54-crankcase-ventilation-system) and is sold as a kit.

[Oli77]

Well according to the person I have been in contact with at BMW.de, the hot climate version does not involve cabin cooling. I have an email to him/her about the associated changes to the engine.

[MrMaico]

And the boss wins!

After I received the pdf through kundenbetreuung@bmw.de, I stayed in contact with them to get more answers about the "hot country model #823.

The first reply stated that: "The option 823 means that the car was build with an improved cooling system."

To which I inquired whether this was improved cooling of the cabin or the engine.

And this morning I received the following:"Your car has an improved engine cooling system."

This is good news as I feel that better cooling of the engine is more important than the better cooling of the cabin.

Anyway interesting info to share with the peeps.

I hope they are correct, that would be nice. But I have my doubts.....I'd ask them for specifics. What do we do when we need replacement parts for our improved cooling system? Never seen any different parts listed anywhere other than the standard cooling system parts. First thing that would come to mind would be a cooler thermostat but I've never seen an OEM one and besides these engines need to run at a rather warm temp for emission reasons. Mine averages 205 F.

Barry

[Oli77]

I'll post the info I get from them tomorrow (if it comes).

[danewilson77]

I'll post the info I get from them tomorrow (if it comes).

Thanks Oli.

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[Oli77]

Got an email back today. No info.

They need my physical address to find out the answer to my question : "Is it a different thermostat, water pump, expansion tank,etc...?"

So I gave them my address.

[danewilson77]

Got an email back today. No info.

They need my physical address to find out the answer to my question : "Is it a different thermostat, water pump, expansion tank,etc...?"

So I gave them my address.

Nice. Now the Germans know where you live.

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[Oli77]

FYI, the Germans passed my request on to the Americans.

I'll keep you posted on my request for knowledge about the "hot climate option".

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Good to know your information is trotting all over the globe. The men are in motion.

[Oli77]

Well, the men have been decommissioned.

BMW USA just sent me a blanket statement of the sort: "thank you for your interest, for detailed technical aspects of engine cooling, please contact your local BMW dealer."

To which I replied: "If BMW.USA does not know the answer to my simple question about an option (# 823) built into my car, I fail to see how a local BMW would"

We'll see. At least when I was talking to the Germans, there was a human on the other side...

[danewilson77]

Lol.....keep at it.....bulldog. ruff!

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[MrMaico]

Well, the men have been decommissioned.

BMW USA just sent me a blanket statement of the sort: "thank you for your interest, for detailed technical aspects of engine cooling, please contact your local BMW dealer."

To which I replied: "If BMW.USA does not know the answer to my simple question about an option (# 823) built into my car, I fail to see how a local BMW would"

We'll see. At least when I was talking to the Germans, there was a human on the other side...

Nice work Oli! I was hoping you'd get something out of the Germans. It seems like that is the standard answer from BMWNA for any technical questions.

Barry

[Oli77]

So the story on hot climate option # 823 seems to check out.

Germany told me "Hyu haf improooovd engine coooling".

BMWNA said nothing and told me to talk to my local dealer.

I called the BMW dealer in Lexington, told him the story and asked the question:"watup wit the old code #823 bud?" (Remember, I am French and I have noooooo accent whatsoever when I speak).

Here is Jeff's answer at BMW in Lexington, KY: "Sometimes when cars are sold in states where it gets very hot, (remember your car was originally sold in Florida - yessir), they install a larger radiator, or a larger oil cooler, or a larger fan. I don't like the or statements because it indicates that Jeff walked to the foreman of the shop, asked him about the hot climate option, and the dude couldn't remember exactly the details.

The stories between BMW.de and BMWNA agree somewhat in that it is engine cooling we are talking about.

Still I wonder as some of you have posted above, how this could be given that there is only one radiator listed at realoem for example.

I asked Jeff, and he said that if I order the part at a BMW dealer (say I need a new radiator), they will get the correct one matched to my car because they have the VIN number and they know about the option codes.

Truth?

[danewilson77]

I'm throwing the bullshit flag on this.

[MrMaico]

I'm throwing the bullshit flag on this.

+1

We can punch in our VIN to Realoem and find parts specific to our cars too and it will bring up the same cooling system parts for all E46's. There are some things that the dealer can find by VIN that we can't but I don't think this is one of them. If there were any heavy duty cooling system parts available people would have figured that out by now.

Thanks for checking into it though.

[johnrando]

Not that this scientifically proves anything, but I have heard the same thing, that the hot weather areas got beefed up cooling systems. I recall reading it on another forum, but I'm not sure of the details.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

And logically, if that's the case, then those beefed up cooling systems should still be available. After all, plenty of people live in hot climates in the US. Anyone know how to get a beefed up radiator, for example?

I'm with Barry. You'd think that people would upgrade to these these larger/better radiators, etc., right?

John, I am sure you've heard about this. I'm surprised I haven't, actually. But the fact remains, is this more like Bigfoot? We've all heard of it; no one has actually captured one.

[johnrando]

Oh, newsflash. I captured bigfoot this past weekend but let him go.

[danewilson77]

Oh, newsflash. I captured bigfoot this past weekend but let him go.

:rofl

[johnrando]

Yes, my next project is to find the elusive upgraded radiator. I'm all for "catch and release", (like bigfoot) but if I find this one, i'm keeping it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

John, let me know if you need an assistant. I'll bring a camera (Droid) with me.

[johnrando]

OK. Bring one with nightvision, and silent picture capability. Be very quy-et, I'm hunting wadiator.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

:danehappy

[Oli77]

Now wait one cotton pickin' minute.

If I go to realoem and manually enter any 325i 2005... I get the choice of 3 radiators. #17119071518, 9, or 7 (last digit).
If I put in my VIN, I only get 2 serial numbers for radiators 8, or 9.

The thing I also just noticed is the supplement column with a number. That number is yes, you guessed it 859.

As such, when I enter the VIN number of my car, all radiators (only 2 manual or automatic) have the 859 supplement checked with a YES next to it.
Going to real oem with any 2005 325i gets me 859 YES or 859 NO choices.

Different part numbers too.

[Oli77]

I just shot your radiator, qwwietly


Actually 857 number may not have anything to do with code 823 ?

[Oli77]

Strangely, all three #s 17119071518,7, or 9 show up at ECStunning. One is for manual, one for automatic and one for 330i (the bigger one?).

[MrMaico]

Strangely, all three #s 17119071518,7, or 9 show up at ECStunning. One is for manual, one for automatic and one for 330i (the bigger one?).

Who knows, you might be on to something there. But like I said, you would think people would have figured this out by now.:dunno

I notice the 517 is for from 05/2005 and newer and the 518 is up to 05/2005. No idea what change might have been made at that time though. It would be nice to know what those supplement numbers mean.

Barry

[Oli77]

Yes, just googling these 3 numbers gives you radiators, each has a different size.

Does anyone know what the supplement number is on realoem?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Shoot Evan (at Tischer) a note. He's very cool. He might look into it for you.

[Oli77]

Heuuuuuh, boss, sorry but I can't find Evan's email at getbmwparts.com. What am I missing AIM?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Let me get the email address for you. Be right back.

Here you go: ewinstead@mileone.com

[Oli77]

Got busy but just sent Evan an email.

[Oli77]

Update, still haven't found big foot.

Evan emailed back after I shoot my vin over to him.

I quote him here: "when looking at the parts in the ETK for your vehicle, I don’t see any different ones listed per this option code aside from the normal e46 325i components".

Not special indeed.

[8Two8 Automotive]

Vehicle Identification Number WBAEV53414KM06797

Type EV53
Model 330i - USA
Development Code E46 (4FL)
Chassis LIM
Steering LL
Doors 4
Engine M54
Displacement 3.00
Power 170
Drivetrain HECK
Transmission MECH
Color Imolarot 2 - 405
Upholstery Stoff Laser/anthrazit - G7AT
Production Plant MUNICH
Production Date 2004-03-01


Standard Equipment
210 Dynamic Stability Control (dsc) Dynamische Stab. Control (dsc)
354 Green Stripe Windscreen Gruenkeil-frontscheibe
411 Window Lifts, Electric Fensterheber,elektrisch Vorn/hinten
473 Armrest, Front Armauflage Vorn
520 Foglights Nebelscheinwerfer
550 On-board Computer Bordcomputer
645 Radio Control Us Radio-steuerung Us
661 Radio Bmw Business Radio Bmw Business
823 Hot Climate Version Heissland-ausfuehrung
832 Battery In Luggage Compartment Batterie Im Kofferraum
845 Acoustic Belt Warning Akustische Gurtwarnung
853 Language Version English Sprachversion Englisch
876 Radio Frequency 315 Mhz Funkfrequenz 315 Mhz
992 Number Plate Attachement Management Steuerung Kennzeichenbefestigung

Options
1CA Selection Cop Relevant Vehicles Selektion Cop Relevanter Fahrzeuge
226 Sports Suspension Settings Sportliche Fahrwerksabstimmung
249 Multi-function For Steering Wheel Multifunktion Fuer Lenkrad
320 Model Designation, Deletion Modellschriftzug Entfall
403 Glas Roof, Electric Glasdach, Elektrisch
428 Warning Triangle Warndreieck
441 Smokers Package Raucherpaket
459 Seat Adjustm., Electr. W. Memory Sitzverstellung, Elektr.mit Memory
481 Sport Seats F Driver/front Passenger Sportsitze Fuer Fahrer/beifahrer
495 3. Headrest Rear Centre 3. Kopfstuetze Hinten
521 Rain Sensor Regensensor
534 Automatic Air Conditioning Klimaautomatik
640 Car Telephone Preparation Autotelefonvorbereitung
650 Cd Player Cd-laufwerk
674 Hifi Loudspeaker System Harman Kardon Hifi-system Harman/kardon
692 Cd Changer I-bus Preparation Cd Wechsler I-bus Vorbereitung
710 M Leather Steering Wheel M Lederlenkrad
716 M Aerodynamics Package Ii M Aerodynamikpaket Ii
760 Individual High-gloss Satin Chrome Individual Hochglanz Shadow Line
767 Performance-package Performance-paket
770 Interior Trim Alu Silver Cube Interieurleiste Alu Cube Silber
775 Individual Roof-lining Anthracite Individual Dachhimmel Anthrazit
787 M Lt/aly Wheels Double Sp.135 W Mixed T. M Lm Raeder Doppelsp. 135 M/mischb.
8SP Cop Control Cop Steuerung
863 Europe/dealer Directory Service Kontakt-flyer Europa
880 English / On-board Documentation Englisch / Bordliteratur
915 No Outer Skin Protection Aussenhautschutz Entfall


I'm just curious as to what The code 863 Europe/dealer directory means? My car came with the warning triangle in the trunk, the complete first aid kit under the passenger seat, and the sticker on the trunk tool box is all in German with a German roadside assistance number. My wife has the same ZHP, but its a Titanium silver automatic. I looked at the sticker on her trunk tool box and its all in English with a 1-800 number for roadside assistance. It has been some what of a mystery to me. Any ideas? I can take some pictures of the two different stickers. I know they're just stickers but it seemed odd.

[danewilson77]

Pictures would be awesome

[az3579]

I'm just curious as to what The code 863 Europe/dealer directory means? My car came with the warning triangle in the trunk, the complete first aid kit under the passenger seat, and the sticker on the trunk tool box is all in German with a German roadside assistance number. My wife has the same ZHP, but its a Titanium silver automatic. I looked at the sticker on her trunk tool box and its all in English with a 1-800 number for roadside assistance. It has been some what of a mystery to me. Any ideas? I can take some pictures of the two different stickers. I know they're just stickers but it seemed odd.

Your car came with the warning triangle and the first aid kit because your car was most likely acquired through European Delivery. Either that, or the previous owner(s) retrofitted those items, but that's unlikely. I believe in Germany, those items are required to be in all cars that are going to be driving on German roads.

[Hermes]

Your car came with the warning triangle and the first aid kit because your car was most likely acquired through European Delivery. Either that, or the previous owner(s) retrofitted those items, but that's unlikely. I believe in Germany, those items are required to be in all cars that are going to be driving on German roads.

^this is the answer, car was definitely Euro Delivery

[8Two8 Automotive]

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