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Old 05-15-2011, 11:37 PM
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any recommendations? oem or ???? also is there a certain way to install the battery or will i get error codes? i tried to search but could not come up w/ anything. thanks in advance.

p.s i saw something about having to register the battery? wth is all that about?
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Hello

You should read this thread : https://5series.net/forums/topic/111...r-bmw-battery/

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thanks bro ill read it in a bit. im sure it will answer all my questions.
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im sad i read it...
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im sad i read it...
You should be glad you read it!
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Can I just charge my battery? Can I just leave my car on for 2 hours or so n let it self charge?
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Can I just charge my battery? Can I just leave my car on for 2 hours or so n let it self charge?
If your battery needs charging you connect a charger to the terminals in the engine bay,details are in your handbook.Long runs will of course also charge it.
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i lost my handbook i can borrow yours? jp got a pic by any chance?
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my bro in law saw a video on youtube and he changed the battery in the trunk by himself. saved him 400 bucks. anyone recommend this? he has an 05 530 while i have an 07 525i any difference?
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my bro in law saw a video on youtube and he changed the battery in the trunk by himself. saved him 400 bucks. anyone recommend this? he has an 05 530 while i have an 07 525i any difference?
Why don't you get him to change it for you? Or,does it just need charging? Make up your mind !!!


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