12 31 7 501 597Compact alternator
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Fits E46 323i 2.4 1999–2001 — M52 engine
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Callout -- on BMW’s drawing “Alternator single parts, 120A Bosch”. Open the drawing →
Also shown on Cable starter.
This is a genuine BMW compact alternator, part number 12 31 7 501 597. You will find it under Electrical (Alternator with motor and mounting). BMW has since replaced it with 12 31 7 501 595.
Fits E46 323i 2.4 (1999–2001), sedan, with the M52 engine.
BMW draws it on 2 drawings, among them Alternator single parts, 120A Bosch and Cable starter. BMW lists the quantity used as “as required”. It weighs about 6.5 kg (14 lb).
Out of stock. Request it and we will notify you when it is in stock.
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Used parts are inspected and graded: Good (minimal wear), Fair (normal wear) or Acceptable (visible wear). All fully working. Returns: 30 days if a part arrives damaged or not as described.
BMW has renumbered this part. All of these numbers are the same part.
12 31 7 501 595newer12 31 7 501 597currentOut of stock
The other parts on BMW’s drawing “Alternator single parts, 120A Bosch”. Open the drawing →
| # | Part | In stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | Compact alternator · this part2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | |
| 01 | Pulley alternator2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 02 | Voltage regulator2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 03 | Cap2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 04 | Hex Bolt | Out of stock | Request |
| 05 | Hex Bolt | Out of stock | Request |
| 06 | Air channel lower | Out of stock | Request |
| 07 | Hose clamp2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 08 | Cap nut | Out of stock | Request |
| 09 | Air channel upper2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 10 | Air channel lower2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 11 | Air channel | Out of stock | Request |
| 12 | Hex head screw | Out of stock | Request |
| 13 | Expanding nut | Out of stock | Request |
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