Bosch alternators are built to last using the highest quality materials and the most technologically advanced processes. Protect your eyes, hands and body from fluids, dust and debris while working on your vehicle. I changed the relay in the trunk. April 29, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: No, use the same alternator rating it was equipped with. It costed me about 1K to replace, excluding labour. E60 models with the 6-cylinder engine may be equipped with one of several different alternators with different amperage ratings.
Car left with abt 3 yrs. Recycle parts, packaging and fluids when possible. Attach the electrical connections to the back of the new alternator and tighten. Reassemble the radiator cooling fan, the air filter housing, and the intake air duct. Comments and Suggestions: noel Comments: my bmw m54 engine seems to discharge the battery fast.
Btw I have 05 545i sport package with 65k miles. With over two decades of parts, service, and racing experience under our belt, we provide only quality performance and replacement parts. Upon receipt of your rebuildable alternator core, you will be refunded the core charge. Voltage should be within 13. Some more techy forums says you need to re-code or you will end up with funny issues. And like what Meek said - there are recon ones out there if it is really the alternator.
If you're working with the electrical system, disconnect the battery before beginning. Of course, this could be a faulty battery too. Working in the trunk, disconnect the battery negative cable and cover the battery terminal so the cable does not accidentally come in contact with the disconnected cable. You can replace just the voltage regulator hangs on the back of the alternator if that is the problem. Great driving car and worth the pain in my opinion. If you get lucky, your battery light charging system indicator will illuminate to warn you of a possible failure.
Bosch's high quality unit will give you peace of mind knowing the electrical system will be safe and the voltage will remain steady. Then I shut off the vehicle, let it rest for a few minutes, restart it and all the errors disappear for awhile, but they will come back on, not necessarily in the same order, but exactly the same in nature. The sizes of the nuts and bolts we give may be different from what you have so be prepared with different size sockets and wrenches. Once again, thanks for the feedback gentlemen and I hope that you guys feel as thrilled about being able to share knowledge as I do right now. Failure of the coolant system later and if original it will fail risks a break down on the road, towing charge, flying parts in if you are away from civilization and worst of all you risk the integrity of the engine gaskets if the overheating goes on too long. The voltage regulator is mounted in the back of alternator on M5 and M6 models with the S85 V10 engine. Where should I look to get a new alternator, should I go to the dealer or shop around? This is a good indication that the alternator cannot handle the excess load.
And every Bosch alternator is fully load tested to guarantee compliance with Bosch's strict performance specifications. Thanks for the feedback, its great to know that there is a collection of drivers here that share a common bond. If the battery is faulty, your alternator tests will not be accurate. If you're set and want to do everything by yourself, the guys from M5Board. This mechanism allows the alternator to freewheel to a degree. Those can be found anywhere on-line but you'll also need some tips on how to do it faster, in order to finish faster time is money after all.
I suspect the alternator not charging full as l measured its output it gave 13,4 volts. Where should I look to get a new alternator, should I go to the dealer or shop around? Before performing any tests of your alternator, charge and test your battery. I just barely bought a 2007 E60 M5, yes, I decided to take the big leap into the Germany luxury world and I love. If your lights are dim while driving or your battery dies within minutes of starting your car, it's time for a new alternator. Install the drive belt and check that the belt is properly aligned in the alternator pulley.
The reason I ask is that most of what has to come off the engine to get at the alternator also has to come off to replace the water pump and thermostat. Thanks to their exacting assembly process and high level of durability you can expect a long service life from all Bosch products. All alternator parts are 100% factory tested prior to and during remanufacturing to assure that they meet or exceed original equipment specifications. Another sign of a charging system problem is headlights or radio dim when lowering your window. I am planning on taking your advice with replacing the alternator. Thanks to their quality, high durability, and reliability, you should expect a long service life from Bosch products.
As part of complete alternator check-up, the following 3 things needs to be checked - Alternator bearings Alternator brushes Voltage regulator that is attached behind the alternator. My E60 has around 97K miles and just recently I have been experiencing exactly what you have described. Shortly after the christmas lights, I continued to drive. What's the truth to this? Kez April 8, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Sounds like a faulty alternator to me. My E60 has around 97K miles and just recently I have been experiencing exactly what you have described.
All alternator parts are 100% factory tested prior to and during remanufacturing to assure that they meet or exceed original equipment specifications. My E60 alternator failed on it's 8th year. So sensing the low voltage the main computer begins to shed load by shutting down what it considers non-essential systems in the car. If you fitted your car with various devices that require a lot of electricity, the alternator might give in after prolonged abuse. You can buy rebuilt units for less, but the overhaul quality of rebuilt units varies, and if the rebuilt unit goes bad a short time later they will probably warranty the part, but you will again pay for the labor to have it replaced. The replacement procedure for that unit is not covered in this tech article. Whether you replace the unit yourself or have a shop do it, it takes a significant amount of time.