Lost Electrical Power?

[Julian877]

This happen to me today, the car is still in the office carpark. [At least I make it to office]

By the time I reach the carpark, my radio went out, and then dashboard went out with ABS light dimming...Then, I park my car, (it was on the final reverse).

Now, cannot start. switch on only see the oil indicator. Nothing happen..

Past week, has some bad start up, loud bang when start.

Any ideas?

E36 320i

 

[Slater]

Re: Lost Electrical Power?

sounds like battery has gone dead

 

[Julian877]

Re: Lost Electrical Power?

Yes, I think so too.

 

[Slater]

Re: Lost Electrical Power?

have u got it checked yet? wun cost u alot to have the batt replaced

 

[futron.sim]

Re: Lost Electrical Power?

Sounds like a dead battery. Bang sound during start up happens due to misfiring from the engine. This sometimes happen with bad battery.

 

[sszone]

Re: Lost Electrical Power?

batteries, fuse, wiring....a few possiblities.
try looking under your bonnet at your fuse box....passenger side.
if see there's any blackened fuse....hopefully thats it cos its cheaper on the pocket.

 

[Julian877]

Re: Lost Electrical Power?

Just manage to Beg/borrow a multimeter from another dept. voltage measuing around 11.5volts, I think it is really dead.

Will replace later. Hav to beg pple to drive me to buy again...!

 

[niteblu]

Re: Lost Electrical Power?

Just manage to Beg/borrow a multimeter from another dept. voltage measuing around 11.5volts, I think it is really dead.

Will replace later. Hav to beg pple to drive me to buy again...!

If you have AA.

they'll drive to your doorstep & replace the battery.
Quite handy.
Not exhorbitant.

 

[Julian877]

Re: Lost Electrical Power?

Man, replace the battery and its dead again.

I think alternator not charging...Haiz....

 

[Julian877]

Re: Lost Electrical Power?

Solution:

$650 alternator (new)...Haiz.

 

[Slater]

Re: Lost Electrical Power?

Solution:

$650 alternator (new)...Haiz.

was it same workshop u changed battery? since batt is not the issue just change alternator and return batt?