Alternator not covered under warranty

[$w!ft]

Hi guys,

My alternator just went yesterday and BMW are stating this will not be covered under warranty as I have an aftermarket audio system (amps, speakers,subwoofer etc) on the car.

The repair costs are very high (£860) and I've already replaced an alternator on the car with the system on. Anything I can do? They won't accept me to bring a reconditioned unit or anything like that.

Thanks

[digi]

get the alternator from Pelican parts if you cannot find it cheaper in the UK.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...Each%2520%2520

I checked the part/no above with the realoem and its correct.

p/n: 12317831436

I brought a starter from them a few months ago and they are very professional and delivery was prompt and you get to track the thing from start to finish. :thumbs:

Hope this helps. Well cheaper than 800+.

P.S. remember to tell them yours is a UK RHD so they can double confirm the correct part is sent.

[digi]

here is the realoem link for the alternator:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BL96&mospid=50641&btnr=12_1082&hg=12&fg=20&hl=10

Pelican parts has remanufacturered alternators too. $207 USD

[shimmy]

Find a decent dealer who doesn't make up stupid excuses.....:-D



Alternatively buy an aftermarket alternator and get it fixed at an indie and exchange for your current, should cost about £300

[$w!ft]

Thanks Guys. Only issue is that BMW won't fit any aftermarket or non BMW alternators and I have no way to get the car out of the dealership unless it runs. So abit stuck on this one....

[digi]

can always push it out of the door and then tow it to the indie. :-Dartyman:

[Neil M]

Have a quick word with 'adem.csl' in Enfield, he'll no doubt be able to sort you out quickly.

[shimmy]

can always push it out of the door and then tow it to the indie. :-Dartyman:

ALTERNATOR could be done in the car park if needed.

[digi]

ALTERNATOR could be done in the car park if needed.

You see, Shim's can have you sorted in a jiffy. :gayfight:

[uncle benz]

I've got an original BMW alternator, secondhand, working perfectly, to get it out of there if you want it. Over £800 for an alternator swap is criminal!

[shimmy]

You see, Shim's can have you sorted in a jiffy. :gayfight:

Unfortunately it would take me 4 hours and I'd break every bit of plastic and cross thread very nut.


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[chrisburns]

Does SAILORBAZ not have a new BMW unit ?

[mattCSLnut]

Does SAILORBAZ not have a new BMW unit ?

That was a spare Starter Motor and IIRC S.B. managed to get a full refund on it.

[chrisburns]

That was a spare Starter Motor and IIRC S.B. managed to get a full refund on it.

Doh :banghead:

[mattCSLnut]

Over £800 for an alternator swap is criminal!

It is if you don't have Warranty (or you do but it gets refused on a technicality) :banghead:
... especially as these units are less than £200 New (remanufactured) from the likes of GSF or EuroCarParts