Alternator not covered under warranty

**$w!ft** · 25-11-2013, 04:57 PM

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

digi · 25-11-2013, 05:06 PM

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.

digi · 25-11-2013, 05:07 PM

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

**shimmy** · 25-11-2013, 05:12 PM

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

**$w!ft** · 25-11-2013, 05:37 PM

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....

digi · 25-11-2013, 05:40 PM

can always push it out of the door and then tow it to the indie.

niall1 · 26-11-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Find a decent dealer who doesn't make up stupid excuses.....

They tried that on me as well!

**$w!ft** · 27-11-2013, 12:40 AM

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.

25-11-2013, 04:57 PM	#1
$w!ft S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London (W1) Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3311	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 __________________

25-11-2013, 05:06 PM	#2
digi S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 486 Casino cash: $4438	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. __________________ 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
digi S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 486 Casino cash: $4438	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 __________________ 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
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	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 __________________ .

25-11-2013, 05:37 PM	#5
$w!ft S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London (W1) Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3311	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.... __________________

25-11-2013, 05:40 PM	#6
digi S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 486 Casino cash: $4438	can always push it out of the door and then tow it to the indie. __________________ E46 M3 CSL + R35 GTR (bolt on mods 600bhp) + 458 Italia + LP560-4 + Audi S5

27-11-2013, 12:40 AM	#8
$w!ft S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London (W1) Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3311	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. __________________