Battery red light comes and goes

Asked by Shaheenmiah Mar 27, 2019 at 08:25 PM about the 2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Battery red light comes ang goes

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Probably the alternator is having trouble keeping up with the changing electrical load of the vehicle. It could also be a failing battery. Have them both tested for free at an auto parts store and have it repaired accordingly.

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