2004 BMW 318i (E46) Repair Solution

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW

Model: 318i (E46)

Year: 2004

Engine: 2.0L N42B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Manual

Kilometres: 133,745

Area: Electrical

Category: Warning Light / Electrical Malfunction

The battery light stays on.

A new alternator was fitted and the charging output is good but the battery charge light remains on the dash since the alternator was replaced.

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Code	BMWE404436
Vehicle	2004 BMW 318i (E46)
Engine	2.0L N42B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Manual
Complaint	Visible
Diag. Sequence	Members Only
Solution	Members Only

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