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Old 02-22-2011, 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ehssan
dude , the guys have told you several times ,, your Alternator is dead .... be careful if you keep this problem you might end up with more problems ....
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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http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E6...em/alternator/

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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Originally Posted by mokk76
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.....
cool ,, gongrat. man
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any updates?
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any updates?
Yes, replacing my alternator has resolved all my electrical issues. I've driven almost 100miles and everything is OK.... I took my old alternator to O'Reily to be tested and it failed.
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