How to install a new alternator in an N62 BMW X5, 5 series, 7 series, E65
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@nakeiyz55973 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial... The symptoms on my car was clear and unmistakable. Alternator was smoking and smelled like burning plastic. Also had a dull squeal as well. finally the generator fault indicator came on.
@Shas4Ever5 жыл бұрын
I have become your huge fan. I have watched mostly all your videos pertaining E65. I have E66, and love watching your videos.
@ecologicaltime5 жыл бұрын
thank you very much! Appreciate it
@ansa94914 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Just an info that not all N62 engine uses air-cooled alternator. My E66 735Li uses a water cooled alternator which is more expensive to repair/replace.
@TheGreendabomb Жыл бұрын
This almost makes me feel like i can do this myself.. but it just looks like a long day 😂 Good job on this.
@eliasaguilar3853 жыл бұрын
This video helped me a lot fr
@alexdiaz375011 ай бұрын
Can any one tell me why if i replace the alternator it started smoking from the alternator?
@amymariegarrett12862 жыл бұрын
Whats that hose under that air filter box
@jamesrimmer90024 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video, very clear and lots of useful tips. Checking voltage at my battery when running is showing 15+ volts, and I'm getting spurious errors, including battery discharge (new battery fitted) and tyre warnings etc, assumed this is the voltage regulator on the alternator providing too much voltage, am I right? you mentioned the power module managing voltage, please explain? Thanks - feel like I can tackle this job after watching your video
@ecologicaltime4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Power module can give errors like you describe. Its a box near the fuse box in trunk if its a seven series. If i recall, it goes, alternator to power module, then to everything else that is electronic. Starter i dont think goes through power module. There is a diagram for this: v12.dyndns.org/BMW/BMW%207%20(E65-66)/04_E65%20Power%20Module.pdf Also did you use same battery or is this new battery?
@jamesrimmer90024 жыл бұрын
ecologicaltime Thanks, it’s a new battery and it’s the same one. I have coded it into the car. The alternator is off at the moment waiting on a new VR, once back together I’ll check the power module if I’m getting the same issues. The old VR is a chimes copy so that’s my main suspect right now. Cheers J
@jamesrimmer90024 жыл бұрын
Oh, it’s a 650i not a 7..
@rapmenn2 жыл бұрын
normal no water one in n62?
@tacomanchanic78985 жыл бұрын
What were the symptoms on your car before doing alternator.
@ecologicaltime5 жыл бұрын
low battery voltage -below 12V. Start your car and if the Voltage is lower than 13,5V you have an electrical problem. Power module does adjust the voltage so wait a little for the module to ramp the voltage up. Takes about 30seconds.
@samaelestevez4 жыл бұрын
Is it the same process for a 2007 650i?
@yahyashabazz57213 жыл бұрын
Yes
@tacomanchanic78985 жыл бұрын
I changed my transmission oil and sleeves on it I then put everything together tried to start my car and nothing. The r n d were flashing. Car wouldn't go into park. Dash said parking brake malfunction. Low voltage . I checked battery it read 12.23 you think it could be alternator
@ecologicaltime5 жыл бұрын
if you changed your oil, your car was working when you were filling it up while it was on right?
@Shas4Ever5 жыл бұрын
Have you changed the machatronic adapter and 4 rubber sleeves?
@tacomanchanic78985 жыл бұрын
@@Shas4Ever yes I got it running again the plug wasn't connected all the way. But car still shows transmission failsafe program. Do I need to reset that.
@Shas4Ever5 жыл бұрын
@@tacomanchanic7898 Reset the transmission error fault using INPA or ISTAD, and reset the transmission valve adaptation.