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    BMW runs out of part numbers.

    BMW just announced that it will begin phasing in alpha-numeric part numbers. The Main Group and Sub Group will be unaffected, but new 7-digit part numbers will now potentially contain letters. They are only using A thru F.

    The new driver's side knee airbag part number for a new recall is 72 12 5 A01 DF0.
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    Aw sh!t. We're all screwed. The parts guys can't get it right the first time, now they're adding letters.
    ASE and BMW Master Certified Technician

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    07/2019 Part Numbers Include Alpha

    I was at my local dealership (parts department) this past week and the associates in parts department told me they are going to start including alpha (alphabet letters) in the part numbers starting July of this year. Just wanted to pass along this news.
    Current:
    1991 535iA [Daily]
    2000 540iA [Project // Bad Guides]
    2003 330CiA [Project]

    Retired:
    1994 318i5 [Problems -> Part Out]
    2002 530iA [Too many issues]
    2002 Ford Taurus SEL 24V DOHC [No power to wheels]
    2003 Nissan Altima 2.5A [Taken as evidence]
    2002 Toyota Corolla LE [Totaled]

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