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Schneid3r_Marco

Problem with low battery and flickering lights in the BMW 5 Series (2018, petrol)

Dim or flickering lights

Weak battery when starting the engine

Hi guys, I have a problem with my BMW 5 Series (year of manufacture 2018, gasoline engine). When starting, the battery is often weak and the lights flicker or are dim. I suspect the auxiliary battery may be faulty. Have any of you ever had this problem and can give me troubleshooting tips? I would also like to know how it was fixed in the workshop and what your experiences are. Thanks for your help!

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4 comment(s)


MatthKlein92

Hi, I had a similar problem with my BMW 3 Series (built in 2016, diesel). I have some experience with cars, but I'm not a trained mechanic. In my case, it was the cable connection to the battery that was faulty. At the garage, they repaired the connection and charged the battery. That cost me 365 euros. What I would recommend is that you first check whether the cable connections are intact. If you're not sure, a visit to the garage would probably be best. Could you tell me whether you noticed any abnormalities on the cables or had any other symptoms? That might help me to help you even better.

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Schneid3r_Marco (Author)

Hi, thanks for the tip. I haven't had a closer look at the cable connections yet, but I will definitely check them. There are no other symptoms that I have noticed. The car has now run 198725 km and was recently serviced. I'm going to take it to the garage and have it checked. Hopefully it won't be too expensive. I'll get back to you when I know more. Thanks again for your help!

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MatthKlein92

No problem, always welcome! If you haven't noticed any other symptoms and the car has just been serviced, that's definitely a good sign. When checking the cable connection, pay particular attention to corrosion and loose connections. This can sometimes be the culprit. And if it's the auxiliary battery, it's annoying but not the end of the world. Most garages can change them quite quickly and easily. I can't wait to see what you come up with and of course hope that it won't be too expensive. Let me know how it goes. Good luck with it!

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Schneid3r_Marco (Author)

Hey, thank you very much for your support! Yes, I also hope that it can be solved quickly and without much effort. I'll definitely keep the corrosion and loose connections in mind and point them out to the workshop if necessary. I'll get back to you as soon as possible after the workshop visit to let you and the others know what it was. Until then, thanks again and pass the word!

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