Pelican Parts - Product Information: 12-31-7-551-153-M262

Applications: (USA Models Listed)		Quantity required
	325Ci (2001-06) Convertible with M54 Engine (E46)	1	$88.25
	325Ci (2001-06) Coupe with M54 Engine (E46)	1	$88.25
	325i (2001-05) Sedan/Wagon with M54 Engine (E46)	1	$88.25
	325i / 325xi (2001) Sedan/Wagon with M54 Engine (E46)	1	$88.25
	325xi (2002-04) Sedan with M54 Engine (E46)	1	$88.25
	325xi (2002-05) Wagon with M54 Engine (E46)	1	$88.25
	330Ci (2001-06) Convertible/Coupe with M54 Engine (E46)	1	$88.25
	330i / 330xi (2001-05) Sedan with M54 Engine (E46)	1	$88.25
	525i (2001-03) Sedan/Wagon with M54 Engine (E39)	1	$88.25
	530i (2001-03) Sedan with M54 Engine (E39)	1	$88.25
	M3 (2001-06) Convertible/Coupe with S54 Engine (E46)	1	$88.25
	X5 3.0i (2001-06) Sports Activity Vehicle with M54 Engine (E53)	1	$88.25
	Z3 2.5i (2001-02) Roadster with M54 Engine (Z3)	1	$88.25
	Z3 3.0i (2001-02) Coupe/Roadster with M54 Engine (Z3)	1	$88.25
	Z3 M3.2 (2001-02) Coupe/Roadster with S54 Engine (Z3)	1	$88.25

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Voltage reg

By Charley G., submitted February 7, 2011

Comments: I'm really happy I found this company! My charge light came on in my 2001 325 Cic, and no local parts outlet even OFFERED the voltage regulator, let alone carried it. I was told my only avenue was to replace the entire alternator for around $500. Found the regulator thru Pelican Parts and had it in my hot little hand 2 DAYS LATER! Less than 1/2 the cost of the alternator and some elbow grease later, my car and I are a happy duo again!

Voltage Regulators

Electricity flows in the same way water does, if you put a funnel under a flowing source of water, only a certain amount will be able to get through at a time. Voltage regulators work in the same way. They keep the voltage in your car flowing at a constant, controlled rate. Over time, age and normal driving conditions can cause voltage regulators to fail, causing over or undercharging of your BMW's electrical system. Replace your voltage regulator today and keep your BMW's electrical system in check.

Voltage Regulators

Electricity flows in the same way water does, if you put a funnel under a flowing source of water, only a certain amount will be able to get through at a time. Voltage regulators work in the same way. Over time, age and normal driving conditions can cause voltage regulators to fail, causing over or undercharging of your BMW's electrical system. Replace your voltage regulator today and keep your BMW's electrical system in check.

Voltage Regulator

The voltage regulator is used to keep a constant voltage in your vehicle's electrical system.

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Model:		325Ci (2001-06) Convertible with M54 Engine (E46) 325Ci (2001-06) Coupe with M54 Engine (E46) 325i / 325xi (2001) Sedan/Wagon with M54 Engine (E46) 325i (2001-05) Sedan/Wagon with M54 Engine (E46) 325xi (2002-04) Sedan with M54 Engine (E46) 325xi (2002-05) Wagon with M54 Engine (E46)
Category:		Alternator parts 90a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		325Ci (2001-06) Convertible with M54 Engine (E46) 325Ci (2001-06) Coupe with M54 Engine (E46) 325i / 325xi (2001) Sedan/Wagon with M54 Engine (E46) 325i (2001-05) Sedan/Wagon with M54 Engine (E46) 325xi (2002-04) Sedan with M54 Engine (E46) 325xi (2002-05) Wagon with M54 Engine (E46)
Category:		Alternator parts 120a/140a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		330Ci (2001-06) Convertible/Coupe with M54 Engine (E46) 330i / 330xi (2001-05) Sedan with M54 Engine (E46)
Category:		Alternator parts 90a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		330Ci (2001-06) Convertible/Coupe with M54 Engine (E46) 330i / 330xi (2001-05) Sedan with M54 Engine (E46)
Category:		Alternator parts 120a/140a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		M3 (2001-06) Convertible/Coupe with S54 Engine (E46)
Category:		Alternator parts 120a/140a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		525i (2001-03) Sedan/Wagon with M54 Engine (E39)
Category:		Alternator parts 90a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		525i (2001-03) Sedan/Wagon with M54 Engine (E39)
Category:		Alternator parts 120a/140a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		530i (2001-03) Sedan with M54 Engine (E39)
Category:		Alternator parts 90a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		530i (2001-03) Sedan with M54 Engine (E39)
Category:		Alternator parts 120a/140a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		X5 3.0i (2001-06) Sports Activity Vehicle with M54 Engine (E53)
Category:		Alternator parts 90a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		X5 3.0i (2001-06) Sports Activity Vehicle with M54 Engine (E53)
Category:		Alternator parts 120a/140a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		X5 3.0i (2001-06) Sports Activity Vehicle with M54 Engine (E53)
Category:		Alternator parts 120a/140a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1
Notes:		(through December 2004)

Model:		Z3 2.5i (2001-02) Roadster with M54 Engine (Z3)
Category:		Alternator parts 90a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		Z3 2.5i (2001-02) Roadster with M54 Engine (Z3)
Category:		Alternator parts 120a/140a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		Z3 3.0i (2001-02) Coupe/Roadster with M54 Engine (Z3)
Category:		Alternator parts 90a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		Z3 3.0i (2001-02) Coupe/Roadster with M54 Engine (Z3)
Category:		Alternator parts 120a/140a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1

Model:		Z3 M3.2 (2001-02) Coupe/Roadster with S54 Engine (Z3)
Category:		Alternator parts 120a/140a valeo
Description:		Voltage regulator
Quantity Required:		1