5 Reasons Your BMW X5 Battery Light Is On (and What To Do)

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5 Reasons Your

(and What To Do)


Battery light illumination in a car can have several reasons.


Finding out the exact cause of this issue is easy if you know where to look at.


Listed below are a few situations that could trigger battery light in a car.




We are all aware that the alternator generates electricity to charge the car battery.


If it malfunctions, the battery warning light will immediately come on.



The battery is an electrochemical device- that can store electricity.


If it expires, the power supply to electrical accessories of your car will be disturbed.


When the onboard computer finds out about this anomaly, it will turn on the battery light.



The drive belt is something that connects the alternator with the engine’s crankshaft pulley.


If it gets loose, the alternator might not be able to perform well.


As a result of which, your car battery may quickly run down.


This may prompt your car computer to turn on the battery light to warn you about the issue.



Voltage regulator is an electrical device that basically controls the voltage output of the alternator.


If it is damaged, this could be the reason your battery light is on.



The wires connecting the battery to the alternator, if damaged, can trigger the battery light.



Any of the aforementioned reasons can activate your car's battery light.


You should not take any chances. If your car’s battery light is on, have a mechanic diagnose the issue right away.


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