Recharging battery?
02-26-2011, 02:02 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi (Titanium Grey/ Black interior) Debaged, L.e.d. light upgrade throughout. ACS roof spoiler. H&R sport sprigs, Angel eye upgrade, euro sticker, ,matte black grills.
Has anyone done a slow charge on an oem battery ? I am considering doing a slow charge for like 2 hrs on my battery. I bought my car used and I have the charge machine so figured, why not. It's a 2006 and wondered if there would be better battery power and response if it is full. I don't have any issues with it at this time. Just curious. And if this is do-able, how should i go about it.
02-26-2011, 02:25 PM
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I use my CTEK charger to slow charge my battery. If I'm not using the car I can let the charger be attached over a weekend. I use the terminals under the hood to connect the charger as stated in the user manual.
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02-26-2011, 02:27 PM
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During cold winter months, I trickle charge my battery once a week at 2 amp. To connect a charger, see Page 213, "Connecting Jumper Cables" in 2006_5_Series_Manual_US.pdf.
02-26-2011, 03:15 PM
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Thanks Guys. I was actually going to pull it out and recharge that way.
02-26-2011, 03:19 PM
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My Ride: 2006 Titanium Silver BMW 530iA, Sport & Premium Package, Active Steering, Anti-Roll-Suspension, Adaptive Headlight, Navigation, OEM M-Tech Kit, Authentic RD Trunk Spoiler, VIP Modular Wheels: 245/35/20; 275/30/20, OEM M Trunk Finisher.
Okay, this might just be a coincidence. However, I have a problem!
I had my OEM BMW M-Tech Kit installed about a couple weeks ago. On the day when the kit was installed, we had to jump start my car. Ever since after, I have had 5 jump starts already. This morning I started the car fine. After I parked it for about 4 hours, they car cranks but would not turn over. Could there be some kind of wiring mix up on the lights or alarm system when they put the M-tech kit together?
Also, during the last two weeks, I have charged my battery three times with a battery maintainer.
Please help. My car looks great now. But, I can't drive it anymore. I am the original owner and the car was bought brand new.
Thank you in advance,
Daniel
I had my OEM BMW M-Tech Kit installed about a couple weeks ago. On the day when the kit was installed, we had to jump start my car. Ever since after, I have had 5 jump starts already. This morning I started the car fine. After I parked it for about 4 hours, they car cranks but would not turn over. Could there be some kind of wiring mix up on the lights or alarm system when they put the M-tech kit together?
Also, during the last two weeks, I have charged my battery three times with a battery maintainer.
Please help. My car looks great now. But, I can't drive it anymore. I am the original owner and the car was bought brand new.
Thank you in advance,
Daniel
During cold winter months, I trickle charge my battery once a week at 2 amp. To connect a charger, see Page 213, "Connecting Jumper Cables" in 2006_5_Series_Manual_US.pdf.
02-27-2011, 07:23 AM
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ShouId I do a slow charge on 12v or 6v?
02-27-2011, 07:35 AM
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I bought one of the BMW trickle chargers from the BMW dealer parts counter. I think it is this one...looks like it anyways.
http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...00%20406%20881
It brought the green dot back into the sight glass on the battery. I just hooked it up to the posts under the hood
http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...00%20406%20881
It brought the green dot back into the sight glass on the battery. I just hooked it up to the posts under the hood
02-27-2011, 11:42 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi (Titanium Grey/ Black interior) Debaged, L.e.d. light upgrade throughout. ACS roof spoiler. H&R sport sprigs, Angel eye upgrade, euro sticker, ,matte black grills.
I just charged it for 120 at 12v and worked good. The battary showed the green dot and everything. Thanks for the help everyone,
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