1990 BMW 5 Series
Problem for BMW 1990 5 Series

1997 BMW kills the battery as soon as you drive it




By briandlamber on Aug 31, 2009

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the battery dies as soon as you put it in
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Aug 31, 2009

- After driving

Aug 31, 2009

- ok this is the deal I went to buy a bmw at a good deal. The catch is the lady says it keeps killing the battery. She said it had an electrical problem. Any known problems with 97?

Clarification Request

Posted by scspriggs on Aug 31, 2009

Need more info: - How long does it take to die? - Does it crank at all? - Does it die after driving or just during cranking? Charlie

Solution #1

posted on Aug 31, 2009
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csmock132

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Have you checked the alternator?
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