KHOW CAN I TEL IF THE ALTERNATOR IS WORKING? BATTERY IS LOW

2005 BMW X5
63,000 MILES
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WALT
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I HAD TO JUMP START IT AND DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS BATTERY OR ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT.
Jan 10, 2012 at 3:18 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Take to an Auto parts house have them check Batt and Alt output. Post results will advice
Jan 10, 2012 at 3:24 PM
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