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Are N54/55 Alternators compatible with the N52?
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10-10-2018, 08:07 AM | #1 |
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Are N54/55 Alternators compatible with the N52?
A bit of a long shot but I have my IM off to swap a starter that failed and I figure it would be a good time to swap the alternator too on my high mileage N52 (260k km or 162k miles). I found someone parting 2010 335xi which I'm already taking the starter from. Aside from ensuring the amp rating matches is there anything else I should be aware of? A part of me is hesitant tossing in a newer unit with regards to it being compatible with the older 2006 control modules. Anyone do this with success? I don't have coding capabilities. Yes I checked the part numbers on realOEM and they don't seem to match.
Quick responses are appreciated, I'm meeting the guy soon to pick up the starter. |
10-10-2018, 09:07 AM | #2 |
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I don't think so, the whole pulley arrangement and mounting of the accessories on the N54 is different, as the AC is on the drivers side to make room for the turbo.
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10-10-2018, 09:11 AM | #3 |
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08-21-2024, 07:33 AM | #4 |
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Waking up this old thread since I did this successfully. And would want someone in future take this help. In my case, I used an N52 alternator on N54
Yes they are compatible, the only difference would be the pulley which luckily can be either swapped over from the donor alternator or bought a new one for longevity. Make sure you're getting the same AMP alternator. Also, remove/add the extra pulley that sits on the alternator as per your engine configuration. N54 has no extra idler pulley while N52 has an idler pulley. The alternators have the same housing, just the pulley arrangement is different which can be changed. The alternator on the n54 is a PITA to get it to seat. It might seem like the N52 alternator doesn't fit but it's just a very tight fit on N54. I even tried refitting the old alternator just to see if there was a difference but even that was tough. N52 pulley has 5 grooves N54 pulley has 6 grooves You need a alternator pulley removal tool which FCP euro sells conveniently or local parts store might also keep. |
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