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    4. : Diagnosing Battery Problems

BMW Serie 5 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: -board computer
Operation: Diagnosing Battery Problems

In this video a check is carried out for what could be any problems related to the lighting of the battery warning light on a BMW 5 series. These operations are done through the on-board computer. First, it is checked that the voltage of the car is correct: the button on the on-board computer is pressed for about ten seconds, until the word "test" appears, after which it is necessary to continue pressing the button until the number 19 is displayed. the ON / OFF item will continue to flash alternately then press the key to lock the item on OFF. Then set the TEST item on number 9. In this way you will have the voltage check of the machine. Turning off the car ignition you will have the voltage number on the display (in this case 124). Once the voltage has been verified, it is necessary to check if the problem is related to an intrinsic battery problem.


Posted on 28 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

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How to set the time of the BMW 1200 GS

If you see the incorrect time on the dashboard of your BMW 1200 GS and want to change it manually, all you have to do is put into practice what is described in the following mini guide. First insert the key and start the instrument panel. Immediately after, locate the "Trip" button on the left knob and hold it down for about two seconds. Press the "Trip" button again and then hold down the "Info" button. You can now manually change both the hour and minute digits. When finished, press and hold the "Info" button for two seconds to save the changes.

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