VIN number decoding

[samdemange]

Data for vehicle identification number: WBACG7323VAS98508
Model description: 318TI
Market: USA
Type: CG73
E-Code: E36 (5)
Chassis: compact
Steering: links
Doors: 3
Engine: M44 - 1,90l (103kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: manuell
Body Color: Arktissilber Metallic (309)
Upholstery: Stoff Jacquard M.sw/anthrazit (E2AT)
Production date: 14.02.1997
Assembled in: München


Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S214A
Automatische-Stabilitäts-Control (ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T)
S242A
Lenkrad Airbag Steering wheel airbag
S243A
Airbag Beifahrer Airbag for front passenger
S315A
Heckscheibenwischer Rear window wiper
S341A
Stossfänger komplett in Wagenfarbe Bumpers completely in body colour
S401A
Schiebehebedach elektrisch Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric
S441A
Raucherpaket Smoker package
S530A
Klimaanlage Air conditioning
S676A
HiFi Lautsprechersystem HiFi speaker system
S692A
CD-Wechsler I-Bus Vorbereitung Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S818A
Batteriehauptschalter Battery master switch
S925A
Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package

[samdemange]

Data for vehicle identification number: WBACG8322WKC84670
Model description: 318TI
Market: USA
Type: CG83
E-Code: E36 (5)
Chassis: compact
Steering: links
Doors: 3
Engine: M44 - 1,90l (103kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: automatisch
Body Color: Schwarz 2 (668)
Upholstery: Stoff/anthrazit (C7AT)
Production date: 19.05.1998
Assembled in: München


Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S240A
Lenkrad Leder Airbag Leather steering wheel
S243A
Airbag Beifahrer Airbag for front passenger
S315A
Heckscheibenwischer Rear window wiper
P337A
M Sportpaket M Sports package
S401A
Schiebehebedach elektrisch Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric
S441A
Raucherpaket Smoker package
S481A
Sportsitz Sports seat
S494A
Sitzheizung Fahrer/Beifahrer Seat heating driver/passenger
S498A
Kopfstützen im Fond mechanisch Headrests, rear, mechanically adjustable
S520A
Nebelscheinwerfer Fog lights
S530A
Klimaanlage Air conditioning
S540A
Geschwindigkeitsregelung Cruise control
S550A
Bordcomputer On-board computer
S676A
HiFi Lautsprechersystem HiFi speaker system
S692A
CD-Wechsler I-Bus Vorbereitung Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S704A
M Sportfahrwerk M Sports suspension
S818A
Batteriehauptschalter Battery master switch
S925A
Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package

[smitha6]

WBACG71010AR33137
This is awesome...really hope This helps answer my question...

[samdemange]

unfortunately,not a lot of thing about urs model

Data for vehicle identification number: AR33137
Type: CG71
Katalysator: mit
Screen: nein
Steering: links
Transmission: manuell
Series: E36
Market: Europa
Model description: 318ti M44
Engine: M44
Chassis: compact
Production date: 05/1998
Assembled in: München

[smitha6]

Originally Posted by samdemange

unfortunately,not a lot of thing about urs model

Data for vehicle identification number: AR33137
Type: CG71
Katalysator: mit
Screen: nein
Steering: links
Transmission: manuell
Series: E36
Market: Europa
Model description: 318ti M44
Engine: M44
Chassis: compact
Production date: 05/1998
Assembled in: München

Great...thats what I was afraid of.

I know its a EU model. I'm trying to replace the front struts/shocks and idk if I need EU specific or if I can use any struts thatll fit a 318ti

[samdemange]

take a look here

http://fr.bmwfans.info/parts-catalog...ber/#1091773_1

but EU or US are the same

and if u speak french,go to

http://passionbmw.vraiforum.com/index.php

for more informations

[smitha6]

Originally Posted by samdemange

take a look here

http://fr.bmwfans.info/parts-catalog...ber/#1091773_1

but EU or US are the same

and if u speak french,go to

http://passionbmw.vraiforum.com/index.php

for more informations

Sweet, so it shouldn't matter? European or US, it will take either one.

[Coyoteh]

Here's what I got for you using an online decoder (not sure how accurate):

AR33137
Model description: 318TI
Market: Europa
Type: CG71
E-Code: E36 (5)
Chassis: compact
Steering: links
Doors: 3
Engine: M44 - 1,90l (103kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: manuell
Body Color: Farngruen Metallic (386)
Upholstery: Stoff Jacquard M.sw/anthrazit (E2AT)
Production date: 05.05.1998
Assembled in: München


S240A
Lenkrad Leder Airbag - Leather steering wheel
S243A
Airbag Beifahrer - Airbag for front passenger
S260A
Seitenairbag für Fahrer/Beifahrer - Side airbag for driver/passenger
S305A
Fernbedienung für Zentralverriegelung - Remote control for central locking
S320A
Entfall Modellschriftzug - Deleted, model lettering
S410A
Fensterheber elektrisch vorne - Window lifts, electric, front
S423A
Fussmatten Velours - Floor mats, velours
S428A
Warndreieck und Verbandstasche - Warning triangle and first aid kit
S498A
Kopfstützen im Fond mechanisch - Headrests, rear, mechanically adjustable
S510A
Leuchtweitenregulierung - Headlight aim control
S520A
Nebelscheinwerfer - Fog lights
S530A
Klimaanlage - Air conditioning
S668A
Radio BMW Reverse RDS - Radio BMW Reverse RDS
L801A
Länderausführung Deutschland - National Version Germany
S863A
Händlerverzeichnis Europa - Retailer Directory Europe
S879A
Bordliteratur deutsch - On-board vehicle literature German

[angelicmisskitty]

Originally Posted by smitha6

Great...thats what I was afraid of.

I know its a EU model. I'm trying to replace the front struts/shocks and idk if I need EU specific or if I can use any struts thatll fit a 318ti

if they fit the 318TI in the States, they will definately fit your Euro TI as well
European TIs werenÄt that much different from US ones, actually. At least not when it comes to exterior, engines, suspension and stuff like that.

[trd86]

KC31790

Thanks!

[wolferj-RIP]

Originally Posted by trd86

KC31790

Thanks!

here you go!

VIN long WBACG7335XKC31790

Type code CG73

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour FARNGRUEN METALLIC (386)

Upholstery STOFF PINIE/SANDGRAU (F7BE)

Prod. date 1999-05-08




Order options
No. Description
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

260 SIDE AIRBAG DRIVER/FRT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

428 WARNING TRIANGLE

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

838 CANADIAN VERSION

896 DAYTIME LIGHTS FUNCTION

985 US RADIO SUPPLEMENT SET




Series options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN

410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT

687 RADIO PREPARATION

850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT

853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

992 NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT

[Jakefromstatefarm]

KC82332

[wolferj-RIP]

Originally Posted by Jakefromstatefarm

KC82332

Here you go!

VIN long WBACG8327VKC82332

Type code CG83

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour CALYPSOROT METALLIC (252)

Upholstery STOFF JACQUARD M.BE/SANDGRAU (E1BE)

Prod. date 1997-07-31




Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

282 LT/ALY WHEELS SPORT SPOKE STYLING II

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

341 BUMPERS COMPLETELY IN BODY COLOUR

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[540318]

Another lookup please:

AM50870

Thanks much

[Borg561]

Originally Posted by 540318

Another lookup please:

AM50870

Thanks much

VIN long WBACG5323SAM50870
Type code CG53
Type 318TI (USA)
Dev. series E36 (5)
Line 3
Body type COMP
Steering LL
Door count 3
Engine M42
Cubical capacity 1.80
Power 103
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour HELLROT (314)
Upholstery STOFF/ANTHRAZIT (C7AT)
Prod. date 1995-05-24

Order options
No. Description
209 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (25%)
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER
282 LT/ALY WHEELS SPORT SPOKE STYLING II
315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
520 FOGLIGHTS
530 AIR CONDITIONING
676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER
704 M SPORT SUSPENSION
818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE