Electrical System Problems of BMW 128

BMW 128 owners have reported 2 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical failure (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW 128


Recently reported Electrical System problems of BMW 128

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 128i. The contact stated that the passenger side taillights failed and toxic burning fumes were emitting into the interior cabin of the vehicle through the ventilation system.   Read details...

The Electrical Failure problem

The car was purchased 02/27/11. We first noticed the rear window defroster was not working the first weekend of oct. 2011. We took the car to valencia BMW on 10/08/11. The car failed an electrical test and a new top was ordered because the rear window and convertible top are one piece.   Read details...




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