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Damaged 1998-2003 BMW E39 5-Series 540i V8 Battery Positive Power Cable Set OEM - 36056 - Prussian Motors
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BMW E39 5-Series Battery Replacement | 1997-2003 525i, 528i, 530i, 540i | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article
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![BMW 530i E39. Was helping my son install a dashcam and I observed the voltage was low (11.6v). Checked the battery (new) and saw the post to the left of the positive BMW 530i E39. Was helping my son install a dashcam and I observed the voltage was low (11.6v). Checked the battery (new) and saw the post to the left of the positive](https://preview.redd.it/bmw-530i-e39-was-helping-my-son-install-a-dashcam-and-i-v0-0b2r44toyzsa1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=62c6d0a617efd52d57f26c5160bae25c3a470f69)