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Asked by GuruDHZKD Aug 30, 2017 at 04:59 AM about the 2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when turning off the car I need a jump not
everytime but it's becoming a pattern had both
alternator & battery tested & both passed any
advice on what the issue might be before buying
new alternator or battery that may not be needed
please helpppppp

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apbimmer98 answered 7 years ago

What is the voltage reading at the battery before you try to start the car? It sounds like you may have a draw.

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