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25-11-2013, 04:57 PM | #1 |
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Alternator not covered under warranty
Hi guys,
My alternator just went yesterday and BMW are stating this will not be covered under warranty as I have an aftermarket audio system (amps, speakers,subwoofer etc) on the car. The repair costs are very high (£860) and I've already replaced an alternator on the car with the system on. Anything I can do? They won't accept me to bring a reconditioned unit or anything like that. Thanks
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25-11-2013, 05:06 PM | #2 |
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get the alternator from Pelican parts if you cannot find it cheaper in the UK.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...Each%2520%2520 I checked the part/no above with the realoem and its correct. p/n: 12317831436 I brought a starter from them a few months ago and they are very professional and delivery was prompt and you get to track the thing from start to finish. Hope this helps. Well cheaper than 800+. P.S. remember to tell them yours is a UK RHD so they can double confirm the correct part is sent.
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E46 M3 CSL + R35 GTR (bolt on mods 600bhp) + 458 Italia + LP560-4 + Audi S5 Last edited by digi; 25-11-2013 at 05:09 PM. |
25-11-2013, 05:07 PM | #3 |
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here is the realoem link for the alternator:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...12&fg=20&hl=10 Pelican parts has remanufacturered alternators too. $207 USD
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E46 M3 CSL + R35 GTR (bolt on mods 600bhp) + 458 Italia + LP560-4 + Audi S5 Last edited by digi; 25-11-2013 at 05:10 PM. |
25-11-2013, 05:12 PM | #4 |
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Find a decent dealer who doesn't make up stupid excuses.....
Alternatively buy an aftermarket alternator and get it fixed at an indie and exchange for your current, should cost about £300
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25-11-2013, 05:37 PM | #5 |
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Thanks Guys. Only issue is that BMW won't fit any aftermarket or non BMW alternators and I have no way to get the car out of the dealership unless it runs. So abit stuck on this one....
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25-11-2013, 05:40 PM | #6 |
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can always push it out of the door and then tow it to the indie.
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26-11-2013, 05:02 PM | #7 |
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They tried that on me as well!
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27-11-2013, 12:40 AM | #8 |
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Thanks for all the help guys. I would have loved to go with a different route but as the CSL is my daily driver and I can't take cabs around london all day until I get this fixed via a cheaper solution I had to bite the bullet literally
No way I could have pushed the car out somewhere with my working hours either. The good thing is my car will be sorted by tomorrow, so only 2 days downtime.
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