2006 BMW 530D (E61) Repair Solution

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW

Model: 530D (E61)

Year: 2006

Engine: 3.0L M57D30 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel

Area: Electrical

Category: Battery / Starter / Alternator

Customer Complaint

Road service advised the owner that the alternator had failed and the car was towed in.

Problem Summary

This was a BMW 530D diesel.

The battery voltage was low but the vehicle was still starting.

It was noticed that the power steering was heavy and notchy at the time the vehicle was moved off the tow truck.

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Quick Facts

Code	BMWE606410
Vehicle	2006 BMW 530D (E61)
Engine	3.0L M57D30 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Complaint	Visible
Diag. Sequence	Members Only
Solution	Members Only

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2006 BMW 530D (E61) — Repair Solution

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2006 BMW 530D (E61) — Repair Solution

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