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Originally Posted by FunfDreisig
There is a well known issue (documented on this forum and others) where the E70 X5 battery does get charged enough and leaves owners with an X5 that does not start. ....So until I see/hear of a solution to this E70 electrical issue I will NOT be shutting off my 35d engine unless I'm getting out of the vehicle.
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Which is exactly why I said that if your alternator can't keep your battery charged, that is a different issue. Starting it more often just won't wear out the battery, as was being suggested. I agree with your plan to not take any chances during the beta development phase of the 35d (generally the 1st year of sales for most new BMW models).
Maybe it is the urea heaters killing the battery on the 35D. Nothing a larger alternator wouldn't fix.
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