Transmission Control Systems: Application and ID

BMW Transmission ID Location:

Transmission Suppliers
BMW uses two automatic transmission suppliers.

^ Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen: (ZF) German supplier of BMW transmission. ZF manufactures both manual and automatic transmissions.

^ Hydramatic: Hydramatic is a manufacturing division of General Motors located in Strasbourg France. Hydramatic supplies smaller automatic transmissions used on M50 and M42 engines.

BMW Identification System
The BMW identification code system is the method used for parts ordering, information research and identification within the BMW technical organization.

BMW ID Code Breakdown:

BMW Identification Code Example

Manufacture ID Code Breakdown:

ZF Identification Code Example