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BMW Part Number12 31 1 739 421

Compact generator (exchange unit)

80A · E36 316i, 318i, 318is · one of 5 types

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Fits E36 316i, 318i 1990–94 — M40, M42 engines

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Other types · 5 in all

Compact generator (exchange unit) – BMW diagram

Callout -- on BMW’s drawing “Alternator, individual parts 80A”. Open the drawing →

Also shown on Alternator.

This is a genuine BMW compact generator (exchange unit), part number 12 31 1 739 421. You will find it under Electrical (Alternator with motor and mounting). It supersedes the older numbers 12 31 1 721 923 and 12 31 1 727 576, so a part carrying any of them is the same part.

Fits E36 318i (1992–1999), sedan and coupe, with the M40 or M42 engines.

BMW draws it on 3 drawings, among them Alternator, individual parts 80A and Alternator. It weighs about 5.9 kg (13 lb).

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Details

EnginesM40, M42
Weight5.88 kg

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 1 739 421currentOut of stock
  • 12 31 1 721 692replaced by 12 31 1 739 421
  • 12 31 1 721 778replaced by 12 31 1 739 421
  • 12 31 1 721 921replaced by 12 31 1 739 421
  • 12 31 1 721 923replaced by 12 31 1 739 421
  • 12 31 1 727 576replaced by 12 31 1 739 421

The other parts on BMW’s drawing “Alternator, individual parts 80A”. Open the drawing →

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--Compact alternator · this part2 numbers at this calloutOut of stock
01PulleyOut of stockRequest
02Voltage regulatorOut of stockRequest

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InElectricalAlternator with motor and mounting