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Generator — general information and device
BMW cars are equipped with an alternating current generator. Depending on the model and equipment composition, the generator power can range from 80 A to 115...
BMW cars are equipped with an alternating current generator. Depending on the model and equipment composition, the generator power can range from 80 A to 115...
Safe Operation Precautions for Alternating Current Generators
When working in the engine compartment, be sure to disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Do not mix up the voltage regulator and alternator wires....
When working in the engine compartment, be sure to disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Do not mix up the voltage regulator and alternator wires....
Removal and installation the generator
Note: Additional instructions for 520i/525i models produced since May 1990 are provided at the end of this section. Removal On 518i, 520i, 525i models:...
Note: Additional instructions for 520i/525i models produced since May 1990 are provided at the end of this section. Removal On 518i, 520i, 525i models:...
Replacement and testing of generator and voltage regulator carbon brushes
Bosch Generator Removal Remove the generator and rear cover. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Unscrew the voltage regulator from the back of the...
Bosch Generator Removal Remove the generator and rear cover. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Unscrew the voltage regulator from the back of the...
Checking the voltage regulator
Connect a voltmeter to the positive and negative terminals of the battery. Start the engine. During the starting process, the voltage may drop to 9.5 volts....
Connect a voltmeter to the positive and negative terminals of the battery. Start the engine. During the starting process, the voltage may drop to 9.5 volts....
Starter — general information and device
To start an internal combustion engine, a small electric motor, a starter, is required. To start the engine, the starter must develop up to 300/min. But this...
To start an internal combustion engine, a small electric motor, a starter, is required. To start the engine, the starter must develop up to 300/min. But this...
Removal and installation the starter
The starter is located on the side of the junction of the engine and gearbox and is removed upward. Removal Caution: To avoid short circuit, disconnect the...
The starter is located on the side of the junction of the engine and gearbox and is removed upward. Removal Caution: To avoid short circuit, disconnect the...
Removal and installation, checking of the traction relay
If the traction relay is defective, the starter pinion does not engage with the flywheel ring gear. Because of this, the starter is unable to turn the engine....
If the traction relay is defective, the starter pinion does not engage with the flywheel ring gear. Because of this, the starter is unable to turn the engine....
Starter fault diagnostics
If the starter does not turn the engine, first check for voltage at terminal 50 of the traction relay of at least 8 volts, sufficient for the traction relay to...
If the starter does not turn the engine, first check for voltage at terminal 50 of the traction relay of at least 8 volts, sufficient for the traction relay to...
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