Replacing the Alternator Voltage Regulator DIY BMW Maintenance | Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to my channel! In this video, I’ll guide you through the process of replacing the alternator voltage regulator in your BMW, an essential maintenance task to ensure optimal performance. Let's get started!
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🔧 Steps Covered in This Video:
Introduction - Overview of the alternator voltage regulator and its role in the vehicle.
Tools and Preparation - Gathering the necessary tools and preparing the vehicle for maintenance.
Removal - Step-by-step guide to removing the old alternator voltage regulator.
Installation - Installing the new alternator voltage regulator correctly.
Testing - Verifying the functionality of the new alternator voltage regulator.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Tutorial:
Save Money: Perform essential maintenance tasks at home without expensive dealership fees.
Ensure Reliability: Keep your BMW running smoothly with proper maintenance.
DIY Friendly: Detailed instructions make it easy for anyone to replace the alternator voltage regulator.
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[@AMOFOG]

Hey, thanks a million - you saved me from buying a new alternator. You did say BOSCH BTW, some people here complain that it's confusing for them. Good Job man!!!. ✌️👌👍✌️👍👌✌️👍👌

[@Packardracoon]

Thanks so much for this video. I’m gonna buy a Bosch and replace the old one. Just a a precaution.

[@kayrams1792]

Bmw also used Valeo alternator brand as their stock alternator on brand new vehicles

[@johntan3405]

Thanks for the clear information.👍🏻

[@ese_f30]

Im getting 7-8 volts on idle and getting Christmas tree lights battery was tested good at interstate battery i just ordered this part from fcp hopefully it fixes my issue

[@I_AM_Epsilon]

Can this also cause the positive terminal yo overheat

[@dstu3768]

Mine e90 328xi just stepped over 210k km and this part went out, seems like a lower brush gives up faster than the top one. So if you getting weird voltages like 11 -13v, it's most likely that the top brush trying to compensate for the lower one.. :/ after replacing voltage regulator i'm getting 14+v. I've noticed overcharging error and 15v coming from alternator, but not each time. So you have to track for couple of days or best is to use a secret menu and track voltage while driving :)

[@dustinoutlaw1029]

Do you have a 180 amp alternator or 150 . Mine is over charging and fried the battery but I have a328i with a 150 amp alternator. The 180 amp alternator is cheaper than the 150 amp so I was just going buy a 180 but if the 150 has a voltage regulator I try and replace that instead of buying a new alternator.

[@PistonPlay]

I would recommend get in the 180 amp

[@vladgisca4728]

Thank you for this turorial ! I have the same problem .did you have to charge the battery after changing the regulator?

[@PistonPlay]

I did replace the battery because it wasn’t replaced for a long time

[@alexandruo.4022]

you are charging the battery while driving the car

[@6speed877]

Oh come on how can you recommend BlueDriver for an e90. .. sure it will help if you're dealing with problems but if you want to just monitor sensors it can't even read the oil temp. Which is the one I look at most.

[@ManiRu]

2011 BMW 528i 210A Alternator is different and uses a different voltage regulator.

[@PistonPlay]

Which is true so is recommended to buy the same alternator

[@blakemazanec9846]

Mines be broken off for awhile.. is that bad

[@PistonPlay]

yes

[@blakemazanec9846]

@@PistonPlay what should I look out for ?

[@twitchkillgod2985]

You can replace the voltage regulator without taking off the alternator

[@PistonPlay]

That is true but for a person who is doing it for the first time they need to see exactly what is it that they’re pulling what they’re removing you’re not able to get Clearview angles inside for the camera

[@twitchkillgod2985]

@@PistonPlay either way great video👍

[@HOUSE-FLY]

Man this is Useful but too much talk😊

[@mraaaaaaa]

Those symptoms at the start of the video are definitely not because of the voltage regulator! Why would the fob not work and cluster bug out on a car that is not running? Alternator voltage regulator is there to prevent over/undervoltage while the alternator is spinning. It's a decent video on how to replace the regulator, but everything else is horseshit.

[@UsualVenus]

Everyone making KZbin video’s about this Confusing everyone because this bosh part number is NOT compatible with a Valeo Brand Alternator Another OEM part that is made For BMW & not all 3 series are equipped with a bosh brand alternator!! SMH 🤦‍♂️