Oh no.. what now.. anyone have this problem?
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Oh no.. what now.. anyone have this problem?
Ok.. driving home tonight the alternator/battery light came on. At an idle I can feel the car feels rough.. Its definitely not idling right.. Should I assume the alternator went out? Should I even drive it to the dealer? Still under extended warranty at 89990..
Anyone have this problem? Figure I should take my amp and speakers out so the dealer doesn't try to screw me..
I love my car.. but she is a ***** sometimes.. fifth trip to the shop in three months..
Anyone have this problem? Figure I should take my amp and speakers out so the dealer doesn't try to screw me..
I love my car.. but she is a ***** sometimes.. fifth trip to the shop in three months..
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Turns out it was the alternator, free replacement under Starmark warranty. Had them glycol test the tranny too, nothing found.. Still feels a little jerky so they will test drive it again. Alternator won't be in until Tuesday.. I miss my car already .. two more days to go.. At least I got a Merc loaner..
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Update for anyone that's intested.. The alternator went out. None of the dealerships in San Diego carry this part. It must be ordered new from Germany. It is taking a week to get here. This alternator cost 1100 bucks BTW! Thank god for the Starmark.. I had exactly 90k miles on the car when I pulled in the service center.
So a whole week maybe longer for this one.. Sucks.. I got a bunk *** c240
Guess its better than a toyota camery..
So a whole week maybe longer for this one.. Sucks.. I got a bunk *** c240
Guess its better than a toyota camery..
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Originally Posted by Trekman
$1000 with install? that why its expensive. I bet you can get that part for $200 to $300
I was told the parts n labor will cost about $1200 when I had this prob but luckily it was cover under warranty although my warranty had been expired. I'm just lucky enough. Thanks to the Service Manager of MBSD
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Originally Posted by Trekman
$1000 with install? that why its expensive. I bet you can get that part for $200 to $300
Plan on keeping the car til 110k miles or give it to my wife when her lease on the BMW is up.. I figure what else could go wrong.. everything has been replaced now.. knock on wood ..
