I think the alternator has just died

andye30m3 · 14-03-2011, 09:04 PM

Driving home from work and the battery light started to flicker, then came on.

managed to drive about 10miles to a friends workshop which is 1/2 way home, now the car won't restart,

Started on the jump pack, once disconnect the runs but if you turn the lights on it just dies, no fault codes some up and it appears to only be charging at 10-11volts.

I'm guessing that's a new a new alternator for me then!

any recommendations for an online shop that will do an exchange one?

or am I better off with a new BMW one? any idea what the cost of a new one is?

Just waiting for the RAC now.

14-03-2011, 09:04 PM	#1
andye30m3 S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Sussex Posts: 52 Casino cash: $3157	I think the alternator has just died Driving home from work and the battery light started to flicker, then came on. managed to drive about 10miles to a friends workshop which is 1/2 way home, now the car won't restart, Started on the jump pack, once disconnect the runs but if you turn the lights on it just dies, no fault codes some up and it appears to only be charging at 10-11volts. I'm guessing that's a new a new alternator for me then! any recommendations for an online shop that will do an exchange one? or am I better off with a new BMW one? any idea what the cost of a new one is? Just waiting for the RAC now.