850ci electrical problems

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maxfield
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Post Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:31 pm

The ASC light and ABS light is on whilst on tickover but goes when revved.

Also the batter light is constantly on.

They did stay off for a day but have now come back.
Only started doing it recently.

Can anyone help?

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stuartgallafant
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Post Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:58 pm

are both the batteries in good condition? have the batteries gone dead? or has the car been jump started?
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harry_p
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Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:00 pm

alternator is on it's way out. get it tested to see if it needs repairing / replacing.
cheers,

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Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:33 pm

850 alternator removal, now that is a fun job ! :eek:
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Post Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:57 pm

Didn't look a fun job :?

Problem has now been solved..... The car has been sold. :D :D

Now got an E34 540i :)
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