e60 dashboard & iDrive light flickering
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Ok Ok I got ya, I also asked do I change the whole alternator or just the voltage regulator? Either way i'll be addressing that in the next day or two. Thanks.
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I didn't understand what do you mean by voltage regulator ,,, your problem is alternator , so you need to change it .. , anyway if any garage or the dealer knows how to test it on GT1 or on a normal voltage meter , but GT1 will show exactly the voltage of the alternator ..
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I didn't understand what do you mean by voltage regulator ,,, your problem is alternator , so you need to change it .. , anyway if any garage or the dealer knows how to test it on GT1 or on a normal voltage meter , but GT1 will show exactly the voltage of the alternator ..
good luck and keep us update ..
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Ok so I replaced my alternator today and so far so very good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed hoping all my electrical problems have been solved.....
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Make sure your battery connections are nice and tight....sounds like a loose cable to me....If that checks out, test the alternator....if that checks out, test the MPM. If you do not have access to a GT1 Diagnosis machine take to dealer and they'll tell you what's wrong with it. I put my money on bad battery connector or loose cable.
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