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Hi, just a quick one. I'm currently in afghan and left the x5 with the wife (who doesn't drive) with the instructions to start it up once a week and let it run for a bit. Unfortunately this instruction was too difficult for her and she's somehow managed to leave something on that has now flattened the battery.

This was a newly fitted battery and is a right pain in the arse to replace being under the LPG tank in the boot.

Can anyone recommend a power pack type starter or trickle charger big enough to get her going again. Last time I tried the trickle charger I use for the 3 series and it didn't have enough juice to charge it up. Going back on r&r in a few weeks so hopefully no permenant damage is done and I can use the contacts under the bonnet to start her back up.

Thanks

CTEK MXS10 should do the job and if you (She) can, it can be left connected all the time as it is also a battery conditioner.

Just connect to the two points under the bonnet and leave it be.  It won't jump start the car, but it will keep it fully charged.  It also goes into an automatic cycle every 10 days or do.

Richard

Thanks! Got one ordered now. No way am I letter her near it though. It can wait until I get back!

After reading X5Sport's numerous reviews on the CTEK MS10, I purchase one a few weeks back and what a brilliant product it is. Also bought and extension LED cable as I wanted to connect it to the battery in the boot.