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745iguy · #1 08-22-2012, 04:04 PM

After 8 1/2 months of ownership and 25K miles on my 02 e65 @ 140xxx my alternator finally crapped the bed

Got a new 180 amp on its way, doing it this weekend. Never heard an alternator sound like a knocking engine (bearings seizing)

scared the hell out of me i thought she was going to blow up on me

just wanted to share my pain

but I guess i expect that with this mileage.
also thought i'd share with anybody who's e65/6 w/ watercooled and was wondering about the alternator whether they had a 150 or a 180 according to realoem:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...53&hg=12&fg=20
all models with

Quote:

Steering wheel heater
or
Active seat for driver and passenger
or
Seat heating driver/passenger
or
Seat heating, rear
or
Coolbox
or
Automatic air conditioning
S248A=Yes

S455A=Yes

S494A=Yes

S496A=Yes

S525A=Yes

S534A=Yes

incase you dont even like to contact dealers