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April 16th 06, 02:58 PM posted to alt.autos.bmw
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John Burns wrote:
> > Earlier today, after running perfectly for months, my 1991 318is died. It
> > would not turn over but all the power items (windows, etc) worked... if a
> > little slow. Jumped it and it started right up and drove the 1/4 mile home.
> > haven't had it back out. I of course suspect the alternator so was
> > wondering if there is a way to check it on the car or if I need to take it
> > some where... or if there is something else entirely I should be looking at.
>
> Much more likely to be the battery. The give little warning of failure.
>
> --
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> Email:
, John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland
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i had the same problem w. my '90 535i. It just needed a new battery.
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