2000 528i, was running, then radio went out, followed by headlights, then car died, is this the alternator?

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RANDYCJMICHAEL
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  • 2000 BMW 528
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It just stopped running, nothing except car alarm works now
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 AT 9:44 PM

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Tiny
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Charge battery and check charging system
suspect bad alternator
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 AT 9:45 PM
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Thanks, will do
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 AT 9:47 PM
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Always check fuses 1st
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 AT 9:51 PM
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Is there a master fuse?
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Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 AT 3:47 AM
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More likely the alt
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 AT 12:18 AM
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Status?
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 3:42 AM

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