Battery does not hold charge
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I bought my car in 2004 November, so the battery is almost 7 years old. A member mentioned he used Bosch battery from Pepboys. Which Bosch battery will work with our E60? I saw S5533B, S5572B and S6587B (AGM battery). I have not seen Interstate coming out with a AGM battery for our car.
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From: Quincy, MA, USA
My Ride: E60 530i
Model Year: 2004
Engine: M54
I say time to change it. Personally, I would get the same OEM battery (with same rating and capacity). If that battery lasted 7 years, I would get the same one. I've never had a battery last more than 2.5-4 years when purchased from Autozone or Pepboys for my other cars. I've always done that pro-rate crap they do which is a hastle. I would get OEM, install it yourself, and have it registered by an independent BMW shop. But that's another topic...
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Just call around to find the Interstate MTP-H9 battery. 3 Firestone stores did not stock this battery. Direct Tires had it but $28x including tax. This is more than dealer price (Exidie battery). I found an online store who sell this battery at less than $200 ($172) from NY. Anyone heard or ordered from this online store: http://www.batteriesexpressinc.com/i...roducts_id=125 ?
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Just call around to find the Interstate MTP-H9 battery. 3 Firestone stores did not stock this battery. Direct Tires had it but $28x including tax. This is more than dealer price (Exidie battery). I found an online store who sell this battery at less than $200 ($172) from NY. Anyone heard or ordered from this online store: http://www.batteriesexpressinc.com/i...roducts_id=125 ?
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From: Quincy, MA, USA
My Ride: E60 530i
Model Year: 2004
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According to BMW dealer, it needs to be registered. I don't know about the cost. However, members in this forum saying that they never register their battery and have no issue with it.
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I had mine registered by an independent shop for $50.
If the replacement battery has the same spec as the original, it's probably okay to not register...However, I would do it anyway.
If the replacement battery is a different spec, then I feel you should. There's a thread in the DIY section showing how you can use INPA to tell the car what the new specs are for the new battery. The car has to be told what the new rating is or else it won't properly charge the battery.
If the replacement battery has the same spec as the original, it's probably okay to not register...However, I would do it anyway.
If the replacement battery is a different spec, then I feel you should. There's a thread in the DIY section showing how you can use INPA to tell the car what the new specs are for the new battery. The car has to be told what the new rating is or else it won't properly charge the battery.
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Get the same type and capacity of battery and you should be fine. On the safe side, reset the IBS (register battery change procedure) after battery replacement. Here are the supported batteries on the E60.
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B080 BATTERIE_80AH //80 Ah-Batterie B090 BATTERIE_90AH //90 Ah-Batterie B110 BATTERIE_110AH //110 Ah-Batterie A090 BATT_AGM_90AH //90 Ah-AGM Batterie (SA536) A080 BATT_AGM_80AH //80 Ah-AGM Batterie
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i had similar problems (and a few additional ones too). definitely replace the battery....they are only good for 6 or 7 years anyway. i went the aftermarket route and bought a Bosch battery from Pepboys....cost me $94 and i popped it in myself....my local Steelership wanted $380 for the same damn thing....i gracefully declined lol
good luck!
good luck!
