Electrical Problem Help

[chrisesteschiro]

I was driving tonight and noticed that my interior lights were not as bright as usual. Next my ABS light comes on, which has never happened. I get home and my HID's are flickering on and off but not pulsating. Turn car off grab flash light to make sure alternator belt is on which it was. The car cranks right up. Its to dark to fool with tonight but tom. I will do a visual check on batt., alt, voltage regulator etc. I will also check my grounds.

Any advice on what to look for?

Thanks for your time and help

88 325is

[olskool]

Sounds like an alternator. My ABS light came on when my alternator was about to die.

[E30 Cabrio]

Check the Ground Strap first, then Voltage Reg, Alternator...you know the routine.

[SamE30e]

Alternator.

[chrisesteschiro]

Got home today and checked a few grounds, then cranked her up, abs would come on when I turned the heat on or lights. Put another battery that had been setting around for about a year in/ same thing. Then I jumped it off, as soon as I disconnected the cables it died. Also My lower alternator bolt had seized and it broke while pulling it. So I had to pull the whole bracket, no big deal. So pulled the alternator and took it to get it tested. Failed. Who has the best deal on an alt? I found a rebuilt 130 amp on ebay for 100 bucks plus shipping. Item # 130276716788. Is this a good deal?

Thanks