Fuel gauge 3/4 on filling, plus other issues.

[davejhyde]

Just bought a 2016 X5, 4.4ltr twin turbo. Everything was good on the test drive and when I picked the car up. I stopped to refuel as it was on 1/4, after filling the gauge only read 3/ ish. I got home and came back out a little later had a bit of trouble starting the car, after a couple of tries it started and the fuel gauge is now just pointing down. The range appears to be going down as expected. I also on a 70km drive on highway had 'transmission temp too high' warning and the car said drive moderately, reduced power. I stopped for 5 mins and that went away. When I had issues starting the car I put a battery maintainer on, after 20 mins it showed full, battery voltage 12.6 then when running 13.9, so I know alternator is good. Could this be a bad battery causing these faults. I am inclined to get the transmission serviced just in case. Any advise would be appreciated.

 

[davejhyde]

I will try and attach some photos/videos later when I finish work.

 

[ac323]

How come you didnt sent the car to a workshop to do a full inspection before purchase it?






cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers

 

[davejhyde]

It was checked. Looks like it was just the battery causing the issue. New battery and everything seems to be clear. The transmission temp only started after a long drive. Unfortunately the checks they did never flagged this, getting a service done this weekend

 

[davejhyde]

Just as a bit of info I am in Qatar. This does produce some language barriers and other issues.