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E46 M52TU/M54 Alternators: Bosch/Valeo, Amperage, Connector & Core Match
E46 non-M M52TU/M54 six-cylinder; installed alternator output, rear connector and original Bosch/Valeo configuration must match; M56 and S54 excluded
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WHERE TO BUY
Open an exact listing, then confirm fitment, stock, price, and shipping with the seller before ordering.
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What you need to know
Read the rear connector shape, amperage label, pulley and original unit before ordering. The checked BimmerWorld 120-amp replacement is for cars originally using the Valeo-style rectangular connector; M56 SULEV and S54/M3 are excluded.
OEM numbers
Checked BMW exchange family includes 12317501690 and related earlier numbers listed on the 120-amp rectangular-connector replacement page. Checked new Bosch AL0814N is a separate 150-amp path. Match the installed unitthese are not represented as universal interchange.Supersession
The checked 120-amp page lists 12317501690 and earlier numbers 12311432979/980/981/985 and 12311740629/631. AL0814N remains a separate output/application branch.
Fitment
Read the rear connector shape, amperage label, pulley and original unit before ordering. The checked BimmerWorld 120-amp replacement is for cars originally using the Valeo-style rectangular connector; M56 SULEV and S54/M3 are excluded.
Aftermarket options
Bosch rebuilt 120-amp and new 150-amp branches plus genuine/OE catalog paths are checked. Higher output is not automatically plug-and-play.
Before you buy
Test the battery, charging voltage, belt/tensioner, charge cable and grounds first. Match amperage, plug and original Bosch/Valeo configuration; core refunds require an acceptable matching core.
Research and fitment sources
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