sure as soon as the OE poster gives us more details to better understand why the French can't have new alternators and why a rebuilder does not have the capability to bench test a SPINNING alternator output (AMP, and Volts) across a given RPM band.

50% of rebuilds are just a cheap regulator a set of brushes and a spray and wash. Results: 50% fail on install. Can you get three rebuilds that do not function? YES YES and More Yeses.

By the way, I have posted this string apporox 25 times over the years as everyone who experiences a failed starting/charging system, thinks they are the first one in 20+ years. Ha ha

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2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....

Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green