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Alternator OEM Mazda or OEM BMW
I've replaced the alternator (failed on me), done waterpump & thermostat (180,000km done as a precaution).
Pros: done as a precaution
Cons: alternator failed
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 190000 km
My alternator went and I never had any lights, just weird electrical gremlins and batteries dying. Replaced it myself, took maybe 2 hours and the part was like $150 after the core return
Pros: easy to replace
Cons: weird electrical gremlins
Vehicle:
BMW
I was able to remove/replace the alternator on my Mazda CX-5 without removing any parts as has been mentioned.
Pros: remove/replace without removing parts
Cons: extremely difficult, very tight fit
Vehicle:
Mazda
you dont even need ISTA to figure out the alternator is dead. A fresh and charged batter will sit at 13v, used should always be around 12v. while charging it should be 13v. the fact this is dropping while the car is running suggests a shot alternator right off the bat
Vehicle:
BMW M2
Paid $1,214 out the door. Alternator... No experience with cars and don\u2019t feel comfortable installing myself. Based off local availability, I can\u2019t imagine an option I would\u2019ve been happier with. Of course it\u2019s overpriced, but I can justify the spend based off how seamless the experience was.
Pros: seamless experience
Cons: overpriced
Vehicle:
BMW
Sometimes when u replace the alternator but the battery is bad it'll just fry your new alternator.
Cons: battery can fry alternator
Vehicle:
BMW
We were on our way back from a daytrip when the M3's alternator decided to give up the ghost about 1.5 hours from home.
Cons: alternator give up
Vehicle:
BMW
I ended up getting a new one from BMW after two remans failed with once catastrophically failing and catching fire almost burning up my car.
Cons: catastrophically failing, catching fire
Vehicle:
BMW
Just a shitty alternator
Cons: shitty alternator
My 2020 Mazda cx30 has a bad alternator at 47,000 miles. Bought this car about a month and a half ago. Wondering if this is a typical thing for Mazdas alternators to go out fast.
Cons: alternator went out fast
Vehicle:
Mazda
Mileage: 75639 km
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