thanks Helmuth...regarding cranking volts I got following off an e38 site, does it apply to the x5 too? anything lower than 9v whilst cranking means batt is rubbish?


TEST-NR. 09
VB: xx.x V (battery voltage)

Useful for battery condition tests. Engine not running value should be above 12V....cranking voltage should not drop below 9V. When fully charged the voltage should show > 14V

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E53 X5 3.0d SUV prod.date 11/2004 eng.variant M57N Europe Right hand drive N