Original Options on 1993 325i How to find out?

[volcanoblack 0]

I have looked on the forums and used all the VIN decoders to find out what options are installed from the factory on my 1993 325i. Are there option codes printed on a sticker on the car somewhere - like Audi does?

Question remains - do all 325i come with a limited slip differential? This is not listed anywhere on the VIN decoders. How do I tell?

Here is what I know so far:

    Type code     CB32

   

    Type     325I (EUR)

   

    Dev. series     E36 (4)

   

    Line     3

   

    Body type     LIMOUSINE

   

    Steering     RL

   

    Door count     4

   

    Engine     M50

   

    Cubical capacity     2.50

   

    Power     141 Kw

   

    Transmision     HECK

   

    Gearbox     MECH

   

    Colour     GRANITSILBER METALLIC (237)

   

    Upholstery     SILBERGRAU LEDER (0483)

   

    Prod. date     1993-05-27

   

    Order Options

    No.     Description

    199     EQUIPMENT FOR LEADED FUEL

    411     WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC

    498     HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

    530     AIR CONDITIONING

    548     SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING

    564     INTERIOR LIGHT PACKAGE

    687     RADIO PREPARATION

    806     NEW ZEALAND EXECUTION

    818     MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

    850     ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT

    925     SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

Thanks

[kiwi535 538]

there may be a paper in the car ,under the rear seat is common,mine was under the front seat.Take the vin to the dealer,ask nicely for a build sheet.Actually you only need the chassis number which is last 7 numbers of vin

[greenday-rulz21 4]

^^ That is the build sheet he's posted.

[kiwi535 538]

oops used to 5 series ones.....

[volcanoblack 0]

Question remains - do all 325i come with a limited slip differential? This is not listed anywhere on the VIN decoders. How do I tell?

[greenday-rulz21 4]

Question remains - do all 325i come with a limited slip differential? This is not listed anywhere on the VIN decoders. How do I tell?

No, its an option for all cars. Only standard on M3 AFAIK.

If it was optioned for your car then it would list it with the other options.

[Yuen 16]

Question remains - do all 325i come with a limited slip differential? This is not listed anywhere on the VIN decoders. How do I tell?

No. Look for the tag on the diff that states the ratio. If it starts with an 'S' it's a LSD.

[Guest FrantiC]

Yeah usually standard on motorsport models and in m3's every other was available as an option..

[antil33t 90]

Park one wheel on grass and one wheel on tarmac/road/driveway and find out?

[pjay 8]

Or just jack up and spin one wheel. If the other spins the same way celebrate

[kiwi535 538]

209 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (25%)

that is what you would see on the build sheet

[dirtydoogle 383]

Or just jack up and spin one wheel. If the other spins the same way celebrate

Would that not depend on the type of pre load or type of lsd whether or not the oposite wheel rotates the other way whilst under no load?

[westy 614]

Yes but it works on these LSDs.

Super rare option on a E36.