Battery or Alternator malfunction?

Asked by Guru98KHLT Oct 02, 2022 at 01:46 PM about the 2014 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive Sedan AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2014 BMW 328I x drive
vehicle  starts, only 11.2 volts when running
could this be the alternator?

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Gene answered 2 years ago

This has a computer controlled charging system so it could be the alternator, wiring or the accessory control module. Find a shop that knows how to test the entire system properly.

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