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1998 BMW 528i, GEN (Alternator) Waveform
Posted to the Waveform Library on 3/16/2007

alternator ripple with alternator current hot idle , heater blower and high beams maxed, in gear brake on. alternator ripple is right at the 500mv max limit .and 80 amps is not peak output for the alternator so ripple will increase when peak output is reached ...

 

car Vehicle Data

1998 BMW 528i 2.8L

Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed AutomaticTransmission (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemBATT/Charging/Starting
Component
ConditionKnown Good

car Vehicle Data

1998 BMW 528i 2.8L

Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed AutomaticTransmission (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemBATT/Charging/Starting
Component
ConditionKnown Good