My car sent the "Charge Malfunction" message, I lost powe...
Responses
Chris (aka-Moose)
284 days ago
Howdy from Tennessee, I'm Chris aka Moose. Who am I helping today? I'm glad you've come here to get help. I will do my best to get the answer you are looking for. I help many customers, so sometimes my replies are delayed, I will respond once available. I try to be online at 1-5 pm and 10 pm-5 am every day.
Breaking down at the Cheesecake Factory does not sound all that bad. I had Cinnabon Cheesecake there last Monday. Your alternator is not charging, and that resulted in the battery dying. That is why all electrical systems have shut down. You will want to check the belt to make sure it's there, tight, and has no fluids on it. Next, you will need to inspect the alternator wiring. There is a high likelihood of this being an alternator failure. If you install a fully charged battery you can drive the car home or to a shop if it's within 30 miles and you run few electronics.
Thank you for seeking us for help, I hope I provided what was needed. Press reply if you need to follow up. If you liked my answer please let me know so I can mark your question complete. Moose
Customer
284 days ago
My name is\*\*\*\*\* much does alternator replacement generally cost?thank you so much for helping me ..
Chris (aka-Moose)
284 days ago
Jhanika Cole, welcome
An OEM alternator is $965 and 3.5hours to replace.
Customer
284 days ago
Omg !
Chris (aka-Moose)
284 days ago
BMW parts are not cheap.
Customer
284 days ago
Very true
Chris (aka-Moose)
284 days ago
Sorry, for the news.
Customer
284 days ago
Yea smh Hopefully I can find someone to replace it tomorrow.
Chris (aka-Moose)
284 days ago
You should be able to.
Still not sure what you need?
Have a certified mobile mechanic diagnose what's wrong with your car, at your home or office.
Top Questions
Trending Topics
What others are asking
Tires that came from the factory are not good at all
The tires which came with your vehicle should not have had problems with sidewalls cracking or blowing out. I would recommend having the tires checked by the manufacturer for issues or defects which may be covered. To find replacement tires,...
How do I operate the moon roof?
Your truck comes with a Moon roof built into the roof. This window can be opened and closed just like any other window. To operate the moon roof. Press the Slide button to open the moon roof. Pull the Slide...
Squeaking noise from rear passenger's side tire.
It is possible that the rear brake calipers have seized up in your vehicle. That would cause a squeaking noise and the replacement of the entire rear brakes. I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic...
Driver's side window won't work.
If your driver side window is not going up, it is possible that the regulator or motor has failed. Sometimes they come together as one unit, sometimes the motor is replaceable by itself. I would recommend having the vehicle looked...
Car dies when slowing down
A stalling while driving issue can be caused by multiple problems dealing with one or more of the following issues: lack of air flow to the motor (which could be caused by a blockage in the intake system), lack of...
Engine went into "limp home mode with power train fault wrench indicated in dash. It will not accelerate. Not pulling any load.
Hi there. Your vehicle's wrench light, Check Engine Light and lack of performance go hand in hand. The vehicle's PCM (powertrain control module) has recognized a fault and put the vehicle into limp home mode. It could be, a throttle...
my '65 F 100 lurches only when driven slowly. asked by Sandy W on January 21, 2017 My '65 F100, 4 on the floor, lurches when I
Hi there. In most cases, the lurching problem is due to the forward running clutch pack is not engaging until pressure is high. You will need to have transmission rebuilt to repair the transmission. Since you have an older truck,...
we have a vauxhall astra and this morning it got stuck in one gear (second we think ) ? what do you thinkit might be and is it exp
Hi there. Unfortunately we don't see too many of these vehicles here in the United States, and as such, are not able to give you any really good advice on this issue. You might be better served to contact a...
How much should it cost to replace freeze plug on 2007 Dodge charger
There are many different locations of freeze plugs on the engine and they would all take different amounts of labor to access to replace them. You will need to be specific of the location of the one needing replaced to...
Browse other content
Estimates
Cities
My car sent the "Charge Malfunction" message, I lost power steering. About 30 min to an hour later all systems shut down and my car is currently stuck at the Cheesecake Factory. My car has 153k miles. My car has an automatic trans...
My car sent the "Charge Malfunction" message, I lost power steering. About 30 min to an hour later all systems shut down and my car is currently stuck at the Cheesecake Factory. My car has 153k miles. My car has an automatic transmission. Also, I’ve had my serpentine belt replaced about 3 months ago. But my last oil change through BMW dealership, it read too full for like a month or so. Can the oil have got to the drive belt or anything? 2011 BMW X5 Mechanic's Assistant: Is the power loss consistent, or does it fluctuate? No it happened all in the same day. Never had the problem besides when I had to get my serpentine belt replaced. Also noticed, the [engine](/topics-engine/) oil level no longer says too full. Problem started a couple hours after I had to stop really hard in traffic a car jumped out. Maybe that could have something to do with something? Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your X5 yourself? What have you tried so far? No I always go to bmw dealership. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Not that I can think of