BMW 316i flashing battery light

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Fri 25 May 2007 23:30
BMW 316i flashing battery light - SPR05
Hi All

Have just got back from work and for the last 10 minutes of my journey the red battery light was flashing on every 20 seconds or so. The car drove fine and i didnt notice any difference but it was worrying. I Am about to start looking for my car manual but has anyone else expierenced this or not what the problem is?

My car is a t reg bmw 316i with 66K.

Any advice much appreciated

cheers
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Sat 26 May 2007 08:27
BMW 316i flashing battery light - ggh1
Remove the alternator regulator and see if the (carbon) brushes are worn out.
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Sat 26 May 2007 12:58
BMW 316i flashing battery light - stuartl
Is it flashing or flickering?
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Sat 26 May 2007 13:15
BMW 316i flashing battery light - SPR05
its flashes up for about 1-2 seconds every 20 seconds or so. The manual says it could be a defective ribbed v-belt.

I'm not sure how to remove the alternator regulator so will prob have to get it into a garage.
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