battery dead in 10 days
06-22-2009, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MacSid' post='919740' date='Jun 22 2009, 09:09 AM
That battery drain sounds like too much to me.
My 530d (spec in my sig) was left standing for 4 weeks over the Chritsmas period (Dec 13, 2008 to Jan 12, 2009 to be precise), one week of which was C-O-L-D by local standards (if I recall right, overnight temps dropped to -8C). On my return from vacation on the morning of Jan 12th, the car unlocked with one click of the key button and started with one push of the start/stop button (and minimal cranking).
Oh, and I don't have a garage, so it's parked out on my very wind-swept water-side street (we live in the old harbour)
My 530d (spec in my sig) was left standing for 4 weeks over the Chritsmas period (Dec 13, 2008 to Jan 12, 2009 to be precise), one week of which was C-O-L-D by local standards (if I recall right, overnight temps dropped to -8C). On my return from vacation on the morning of Jan 12th, the car unlocked with one click of the key button and started with one push of the start/stop button (and minimal cranking).
Oh, and I don't have a garage, so it's parked out on my very wind-swept water-side street (we live in the old harbour)
06-22-2009, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 08white' post='919747' date='Jun 22 2009, 03:19 PM
i kept the car in garage for 10 days, maybe weather temperature make a difference on how long the battery will last?
06-22-2009, 07:07 AM
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Batteries and altenators on the Bimmers are very prone to faults and failure especially if the battery is 2-4 years old; normally due to one of the cell plates becomming warpped and shorting i have simmilar experience even after BMW replace the batt under warrenty 12mths later it was useless- poor quality they put it down too and replced it again only to last for 3 years
Poor state of battery will affect your electrical systems as the newer BMW cars are very tempermental on voltage running through the electrical system and will throw up all sorts of electrical cliches and false messages, a good indication that your batt is on its way out is if your car alarm sounds for no reason, as the car alarm monitors voltage drop and will falsely activeate on registering a volts drop from your batt. But don't igor your alarm in case someone elses need for your car seems better than yours!
Whilst the engine is running, the altenator should compensate for any poor performance from your batt, best to get it cheked though! Check to see of altenator is charging the batt and carryout a load test on the batt; if unsure how to do it yourself then get a professional!
Happy crusing!
Poor state of battery will affect your electrical systems as the newer BMW cars are very tempermental on voltage running through the electrical system and will throw up all sorts of electrical cliches and false messages, a good indication that your batt is on its way out is if your car alarm sounds for no reason, as the car alarm monitors voltage drop and will falsely activeate on registering a volts drop from your batt. But don't igor your alarm in case someone elses need for your car seems better than yours!
Whilst the engine is running, the altenator should compensate for any poor performance from your batt, best to get it cheked though! Check to see of altenator is charging the batt and carryout a load test on the batt; if unsure how to do it yourself then get a professional!
Happy crusing!
06-30-2009, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 08white' post='919291' date='Jun 21 2009, 06:29 PM
i parked my car for 10 days havent driven, today when i tried to start, it couldnt start but i still got headlight and interior light
so i jump started it, and got AWD and DSC error messages, is it normal?
how long do you guys park your car before battery die? what is the longest time you guys park your car and battery still running?
so i jump started it, and got AWD and DSC error messages, is it normal?
how long do you guys park your car before battery die? what is the longest time you guys park your car and battery still running?
06-30-2009, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gerrypd' post='929050' date='Jun 30 2009, 09:30 PM
2 days of not driving it equals to a dead battery for me. i wish they have a solution for this. bought myself a battery tender and i just have to plug it in every weekend.
06-30-2009, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by gerrypd' post='929050' date='Jun 30 2009, 09:30 PM
2 days of not driving it equals to a dead battery for me. i wish they have a solution for this. bought myself a battery tender and i just have to plug it in every weekend.
anyone have 2008 535XI here?
06-30-2009, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='919315' date='Jun 21 2009, 08:02 PM
It's very common. The car always is draining power. Buy a Deltran Battery Tender (BMW has one under their logo) and use it when you'll be gone more than 3-4 days. I travel a lot, so it's a must.
06-30-2009, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BMRMEUP' post='929078' date='Jun 30 2009, 10:03 PM
What can you do if you need to leave your car at the airport for several days? I'll be seriously ticked if I get in late and the car is dead. Home is another hour away....this will not be a happy situation.
if i am in airport, then i will need to carry a jumper, huge BMW car with small battery
my friend got a porsche, he left the car for 5 weeks, still good, he said his battery is huge but small car,
06-30-2009, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 08white' post='929102' date='Jun 30 2009, 09:31 PM
i will keep calling BMW road side assistance first 4 years, once a week
if i am in airport, then i will need to carry a jumper, huge BMW car with small battery
my friend got a porsche, he left the car for 5 weeks, still good, he said his battery is huge but small car,
if i am in airport, then i will need to carry a jumper, huge BMW car with small battery
my friend got a porsche, he left the car for 5 weeks, still good, he said his battery is huge but small car,
06-30-2009, 11:33 PM
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Guys, any modern car should be able to sit for a couple months on a charged battery, and still start at the end of it. Not being able to go a week or two means there's a current drain problem and something is wrong. Or the battery is shot.
I've let my other cars sit for months with no dead batteries!! And one of them is a Saab.
You'd think we owned Alfa Romeos or Triumphs with all these electrical problems! You shouldn't need a battery tender to leave a 5-series bmw sit for a week!!
I've let my other cars sit for months with no dead batteries!! And one of them is a Saab.
You'd think we owned Alfa Romeos or Triumphs with all these electrical problems! You shouldn't need a battery tender to leave a 5-series bmw sit for a week!!