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Hella 004246381 Charging System Voltage Regulator
Hella 14V Voltage Regulator for BMW and VW
Restore stable charging performance with the Hella 004246381 voltage regulator. This 14V regulator is specified for Valeo Motorola charging systems and is built for select BMW and Volkswagen applications where accurate voltage control is critical to battery charging and electrical system operation.
Hella 004246381 is a direct-fit charging system voltage regulator for BMW 318i, 325i, 328i, M3, Z3, and related applications listed below. It is also referenced under part number 004246381 for service and catalog lookup.
Key Features
- 14V charging system voltage regulator
- Manufacturer restriction: Valeo Motorola
- Operating voltage: 14.5V
- Rated voltage: 12V
- Hella electronics OE competence for over 60 years
- Cross-reference: Bosch 17200
Product Details
This Hella charging system voltage regulator is designed for alternator and generator applications that require precise voltage regulation to maintain consistent battery charging. The 004246381 part number is associated with a wide range of OE and aftermarket references, making it a practical replacement choice when servicing compatible BMW and VW charging systems. For buyers searching for a BMW voltage regulator, VW alternator regulator, or Hella 004246381 replacement, this unit matches the specified Valeo Motorola restriction and 14V system requirements.
Compatible With select BMW and Volkswagen charging system applications, including Fits 1991-1998 BMW 318i, N/A; Fits 1991-1999 BMW 318is, N/A; Fits 1992-1995 BMW 325i, N/A; Fits 1992-1995 BMW 325is, N/A; Fits 1993-1995 BMW 320i, N/A; Fits 1994-1995 BMW 530i, N/A; Fits 1994-1995 BMW M3, N/A; Fits 1995-1999 BMW 318ti, N/A; Fits 1996-1999 BMW 328i, N/A; Fits 1998-1999 BMW 323i, N/A; Fits 1998-1999 BMW 323is, N/A; Fits 1998-2000 BMW Z3, N/A; Fits 1999-2000 BMW 323ti, N/A.
Common Issues This Part Can Address
- Unstable charging voltage from a worn regulator
- Battery warning light caused by charging control faults
- Overcharging or undercharging conditions
- Electrical performance problems tied to alternator regulation
- Intermittent charging output in Valeo Motorola systems
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify alternator manufacturer and regulator style before ordering, since this part is restricted to Valeo Motorola applications. Confirm the vehicle year, engine, and charging system configuration against the fitment list, especially on BMW 318i, 325i, 328i, M3, and Z3 models. Inspect the alternator, battery, and charging connections during service to ensure the new regulator can operate within the correct voltage range.
Quality Assurance
Hella is recognized for OE electronics competence spanning more than 60 years, and this regulator is built to meet the specified charging-system application requirements for compatible BMW and VW vehicles.
| Brand | Hella |
| Part Number | 004246381 |
| Position | Hella |
| Manufacturer Restriction | Valeo motorola |
| Operating voltage [V] | 14,5 |
| Rated Voltage [V] | 12 |
This part fits 52 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BMW | 323ti | Hatchback | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | |
| 2000 | BMW | Z3 | M Roadster | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | |
| 2000 | BMW | Z3 | M Coupe | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | |
| 1999 | BMW | 318is | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1999 | BMW | 318ti | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1999 | BMW | 323i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1999 | BMW | 323is | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1999 | BMW | 323ti | Hatchback | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | |
| 1999 | BMW | 328i | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1999 | BMW | Z3 | M Roadster | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | |
| 1999 | BMW | Z3 | M Coupe | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | |
| 1998 | BMW | 318i | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1998 | BMW | 318is | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1998 | BMW | 318ti | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1998 | BMW | 323i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1998 | BMW | 323is | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1998 | BMW | 328i | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1998 | BMW | Z3 | M Roadster | 3.2L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | |
| 1997 | BMW | 318i | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1997 | BMW | 318is | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1997 | BMW | 318ti | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1997 | BMW | 328i | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1996 | BMW | 318i | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1996 | BMW | 318is | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1996 | BMW | 318ti | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1996 | BMW | 328i | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1995 | BMW | 318i | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1995 | BMW | 318is | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1995 | BMW | 318ti | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1995 | BMW | 320i | 2.0L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1995 | BMW | 325i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1995 | BMW | 325is | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1995 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | V8 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1995 | BMW | M3 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1994 | BMW | 318i | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1994 | BMW | 318is | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1994 | BMW | 320i | 2.0L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1994 | BMW | 325i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1994 | BMW | 325is | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1994 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | V8 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1994 | BMW | M3 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1993 | BMW | 318i | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1993 | BMW | 318is | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1993 | BMW | 320i | 2.0L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1993 | BMW | 325i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1993 | BMW | 325is | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1992 | BMW | 318i | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1992 | BMW | 318is | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1992 | BMW | 325i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1992 | BMW | 325is | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1991 | BMW | 318i | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella | ||
| 1991 | BMW | 318is | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Manufacturer Restriction: Valeo Motorola; Operating voltage [V]: 14,5; *** HELLA Electronics OE competence for over 60 years.; Hella |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.