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2000 BMW 528 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuse, Alternator, Battery.
Mileage: 90,000 miles.

Asked on December 20, 2011

528i, was running, then radio went out, followed by headlights, then car died, is this the alternator?

It just stopped running, nothing except car alarm works now
Avatar Asked by randycjmichael

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Replied on December 20, 2011

charge battery and check charging system
suspect bad alternator

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on December 20, 2011

thanks, will do

Tiny Response from randycjmichael
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Replied on December 20, 2011

always check fuses 1st

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on December 21, 2011

is there a master fuse?

Tiny Response from randycjmichael
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Replied on January 3, 2012

more likely the alt

Tiny Answered by lwmjr1
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Replied on January 11, 2012

Status????????????

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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