2000 528i, was running, then radio went out, followed by headlights, then car died, is this the alternator?

2000 BMW 528
90,000 MILES
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RANDYCJMICHAEL
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it just stopped running, nothing except car alarm works now
Dec 20, 2011 at 9:44 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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charge battery and check charging system
suspect bad alternator
Dec 20, 2011 at 9:45 PM
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RANDYCJMICHAEL
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thanks, will do
Dec 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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always check fuses 1st
Dec 20, 2011 at 9:51 PM
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RANDYCJMICHAEL
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is there a master fuse?
Dec 21, 2011 at 3:47 AM
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LWMJR1
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more likely the alt
Jan 3, 2012 at 12:18 AM
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Jan 11, 2012 at 3:42 AM
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