2001 bmw x5 Alternator fuse
Where is the alternator fuse Located On 2001 bmw x5 The generator, (alternator), is just one part of the charging system. Your mechanic should have performed some voltage tests first to rule out any other possibility. All generators will have a wire to turn it on when the ignition switch is turned on or when the engine is running. A break in that wire will stop the system from working. A break in the wire between the generator's output terminal and the battery will prevent it from recharging the battery but that usually won't cause the warning light to turn on. There is usually a very large fuse in the under-hood fuse box for that circuit. There may also be a fuse for a circuit for the voltage regulator to monitor system voltage. If that one is blown, the voltage regulator won't turn on. If you have an inexpensive digital voltmeter, measure the battery voltage while the engine is running. It must be between 13.75 and 14.75 volts. I suspect it will be low since th...