I have a 2008 X5 with adaptive drive so requires 220AMP alternator.
Cheapest I can find online is around $700. Was wondering If I should get a voltage regular (~150) since I'm pretty sure the issue is with the regulator and not the alternator itself.
Anyone ever tried replacing just the voltage regulator?
Issue I'm having is this: When I start the car, sometimes it takes around of 5 to 10 minutes for the alternator to kick in and start charging. So when I do short drives, the battery gradually dies and I need to jump start the car. Appears to be worse during warm weather. Weird.
Cheapest I can find online is around $700. Was wondering If I should get a voltage regular (~150) since I'm pretty sure the issue is with the regulator and not the alternator itself.
Anyone ever tried replacing just the voltage regulator?
Issue I'm having is this: When I start the car, sometimes it takes around of 5 to 10 minutes for the alternator to kick in and start charging. So when I do short drives, the battery gradually dies and I need to jump start the car. Appears to be worse during warm weather. Weird.