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Alternator Issue I Think, But Not Sure Of The Solution

Sagwala
in BMW X5 Series Forum

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Hi, when I picked up the X5 the guy told me about an occasional battery light on, which I accepted as Ok.

This hasn't,t happened, but whilst driving today, I had a bit of Blackpool illuminations going on :-)

4 x 4 light on, DSC and brake light, followed by Trans fail program warning and radio switching off ???

Didn't panic too much, LOL, got to my destination and switched off. After coming back to car, as I thought everything back to normal.

Have googled and forumed it and all points to voltage,charging,alternator prob causing voltage to drop and car to really start grumbling about it.

Thing is couldn't really find what the solution is. Is it a case of new alternator or something else?

As always all comments and help appreciated, Trev.

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    Plus 1. Get the battery checked. Other makes have similar issues as a result of the battery going.

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