Need help w x5 not starting

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Originally Posted by vnlecom

It sounds like something is draining your battery. Maybe the dreaded FSR (final stage resistor) that every x5 seems to be plagued with at some point.

Hey, I searched this forum for FSR and it sounds like I have that problem even though my mechanic told me it was just a dead battery and nothing wrong with the charging/electrical system. What's the best way to definitively determine if that's the problem? What's the typical symptoms?

I read something about the blower turning on after turning off the engine -- is that normal? Sorry for new n00b questions, but I haven't really worked on cars since taking auto shop in high school back in the early 90s.