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All -Thanks. Alternator was indeed U/S. Got a replacement off the shelf from Sahibs at Hanger Lane. Now kicking out 14.2v at idle. All looking good - vehicle starts and drives much better. For the record DHSEs and DSEs and DTs were all fitted with 105a output alternators part STC2227. LR have...

Thanks Alternator is putting out 13.86v at idle with no load. No increase in output with increased revs. I've checked all the earths etc and still no improvement. It seems this car should have a 120amp alternator fitted but theres no record of this part on any of the usual suppliers on the...

Hi All P38 DHSE 2001 here with a failing alternator. I fitted a 1000cca battery last year and the lack of output from the stock alternator has eventually killed it.:mad: A new battery has revealed the alternator problem - it charges but not enough to properly condition a 130ah 1000cca...

All - just to flag up ( and raise a few serious question marks) over a P38 occurrence that I have just resolved. Scenario: I am owner of a 2001 P38 DHSE. Its a great car: luxurious, durable and attractive. The dashboard tells me everything I need to know and more: from bulb failures to...

Hi all - I'm new here but thought I'd follow the "read all the postings and research first" approach before posting: Been suffering a non starting 2001 P38 with the BMW M51 diesel over Xmas which was finally resolved yesterday after much cursing, merry bloody christmas etc. But the help of...