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Mine does the same thing... (archive)
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Posted by Q-Boy on February 12, 2001 at 20:15:21:

In Reply to: Alternator light starting to glow posted by stevetall on February 11, 2001 at 16:25:52:

on a new (rebuilt?) alternator and replaced voltage regulator. Since the belt squeals like crazy after a puddle, the belt probalby needs to be tightened (squeals in the cold sometimes too). My alt/volt reg isn't any older than yours. Try the cheaper solution first before you buy a new alternator (I want that 530i one).

q


What can make this happen? Driving home in the rain yesterday when suddenly the alternator light began to glow. I'd suspect the alternator, but I bought a rebuilt one only 17,000 miles ago. Can this be going out already?

I check all the connections, etc., but no obvious solutions.

Thanks!




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