2007 X5 Problem

Hi guys, I was trying to find more insight into what might be causing my X5 to have some issues.

Lately, the cars been giving me trouble when it comes to starting it up. And the Idrive system will give me errors like: 4x4, DSC,... failed and wont start up.

But if I get a jump from another car it starts up fine. Also keep in mind it does start up normally for a few days then just dies out again. I had the battery replaced roughly a year ago but didn't see this problem until a few weeks ago.

Thanks for your help

**also if there is a post about this problem from the past I apologize but if someone could lead me into the right direction it would help**

You need a new battery. A bad battery will give those errors.

Chuck

Or at least take the battery back to where you bought it and have them run a load test on it. If it can hold a load, then maybe your alternator is not charging it up properly and it needs to be replaced.

Original battery???? GET A NEW BATTERY

Do no screw around with testing the battery on the bench or on the car.

My opinion

A

Hey, Thanks for all your help

Im going to take it back to the dealer I bought the battery from since I think it still holds its 1 year warranty.

The battery is new it was replaced about 8 to 10 months ago

The thing I dont understand is why would the battery randomly start to fail after about 8 months.

If it is the alternator do you guys know much it usually cost to replace it?