Car is dead

smgfan85 · 07-14-2007, 08:52 PM

Well yesterday I was on my way home and a message came on the screen alerting me that the alernator had a malfunction. I was like OK...I'll take it in on Monday. Well today I start the car and the car is falling apart. A lot more messages are coming up and the screen fades in and out. And the car seems to "shiver". I am really upset beyond doubt. I am sure they have to replace the alternator. Who else has had this?

Thanks,

FrankoQ · 07-14-2007, 09:05 PM

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Well yesterday I was on my way home and a message came on the screen alerting me that the alernator had a malfunction. I was like OK...I'll take it in on Monday. Well today I start the car and the car is falling apart. A lot more messages are coming up and the screen fades in and out. And the car seems to "shiver". I am really upset beyond doubt. I am sure they have to replace the alternator. Who else has had this?

Thanks,

wow. sorry to hear that.

orangepeelforest · 07-14-2007, 10:00 PM

not in my 328 but i had a corolla that the alternater went out on. i would assume loss of electrical power will give all kinds of error messages. sounds like an alternator to me.

Alpine · 07-14-2007, 10:22 PM

yeah if the alternator goes out, then the battery can't be recharged.. so you've got an electrical failure just like 328zsp said. you might have to get it towed to the dealer.

GIZMO2132002 · 07-14-2007, 10:36 PM

Yup if the battery dies, or if you get a low battery you will get all kinds of lights. Just have it towed in. Call Roadside too they will come out and do a system test and tell you on the spot whats wrong, even replace the battery if needed.
-EL

Cabby · 07-14-2007, 10:43 PM

How many miles do you have on your car?

smgfan85 · 07-14-2007, 11:25 PM

I have 33,000 miles. Got it back in March of 06.

SoYank · 07-15-2007, 04:43 AM

A faulty voltage regulator will also not allow the battery to charge.

DFW_M · 07-15-2007, 08:56 AM

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I have 33,000 miles. Got it back in March of 06.

not a biggie, that stuff happens...tow it and get it fixed for free.
It is inconvenient, though...
WOW, 33k miles since 03/2006. I have 13,600 since 05/2005.

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orangepeelforest First Lieutenant 21 Rep 314 Posts Drives: '16 340i F30 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 340i [0.00]	not in my 328 but i had a corolla that the alternater went out on. i would assume loss of electrical power will give all kinds of error messages. sounds like an alternator to me. __________________ '16 340i M-Sport F30 Estoril blue, Oyster, Bootmod3, CTS high flow cat, CTS intake Sold:'07 335i E90 Montego Blue on black leather, Navi, premium, sirius, sport pkg, CA, logic7 Sold: '07 328i E92, SG, Saddle Brown, Gray Poplar, ZSP, CA, Heated Seats, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW performance SSK, Valentine1, european delivery - Military Sales
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Alpine Major 47 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	yeah if the alternator goes out, then the battery can't be recharged.. so you've got an electrical failure just like 328zsp said. you might have to get it towed to the dealer. __________________
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GIZMO2132002 One Hell of Ride 3 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 335i Jet Black/Terra Dakota Le Join Date: May 2006 Location: HOUSTON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Yup if the battery dies, or if you get a low battery you will get all kinds of lights. Just have it towed in. Call Roadside too they will come out and do a system test and tell you on the spot whats wrong, even replace the battery if needed. -EL
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smgfan85 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Jet Black 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	I have 33,000 miles. Got it back in March of 06.
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	A faulty voltage regulator will also not allow the battery to charge. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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