Four problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2006 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Oil filter housing gasket leaked on to alternator causing the alternator to over heat and melt internal components which causing lack of power and multiple false check engine codes to come on and smoke clouded my view while driving so very common problem is the heater core leaking too.
Electrical recall: on several occasions we have purchased, and fixed the BMW regulator on our 2006 BMW 325i . As of late the passenger window on the right side has become jammed and stuck and started rolling down on its own. In addition , the driver and passenger side view mirrors have also incurred the same issue. Along with the passenger door that will no longer open , without have to manually unlock, and lock once exiting the vehicle. I am afraid something else with the electrical system will occur. Safety is everything, especially with a second baby on the way. So here we have a window that is not rolling up at all. I'm unsure if I showed allow more work to be done , due to the fear of having the same issue occur repeatedly. Thanks in advance ! I look forward to a response .
I have replaced the clutch, transmission, fuel pump, spark plugs, battery, and alternator and my car still won't run. Its been parked for a year now with the exception of 15 days.
The vehicle won't start, and steering wheel is locked. The vehicle was parked in the garage, I was able to start the car initially, but 20 minutes later, the car would not start and the steering wheel locked. I tested the alternator and the battery, but still not able to start or turn the steering wheel. Upon researching the problem, it seems to be the an issue with the elv locking system.