Battery replaced after 2 years?
01-19-2011 | 10:18 AM
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So I noticed that my tail lights were not flashing when I unlocked the car and I had a warning on my HUD that the x drive and DSC were not functioning.Took it to the dealer and they replaced the battery-after only 29,000 kms on the vehicle.Covered under warranty,but I must say I have never over owning 7 cars had the battery replaced in one of them. Thoughts?
01-20-2011 | 07:56 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
So I noticed that my tail lights were not flashing when I unlocked the car and I had a warning on my HUD that the x drive and DSC were not functioning.Took it to the dealer and they replaced the battery-after only 29,000 kms on the vehicle.Covered under warranty,but I must say I have never over owning 7 cars had the battery replaced in one of them. Thoughts?
01-20-2011 | 08:52 AM
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As previously posted BMWs and many newer complex automobiles have a high parasitic draw on batteries. Your colder climate can extract more demands. So it is not unusual that your 2 year old BMW Battery went flat - not unusual but certainly disappointing.
That said, my '07 sat for almost a month a couple of years ago - the battery never recovered and was also replaced under warranty.
I find that if I drive a long distance [say 100+ miles] , even just once a week, my battery cranks the car quicker than if I only drive a couple of miles a day consistently for a long time. Such was the case during this recent winter weather - where I barely drove 10 - 15 miles a week and my car spent several days each week under a pile of snow.
I'm sure BMW and other companies are looking for battery technology that measures up to the demands of all the technology in our cars. Until then I too recommend a battery tender connection to keep the battery "refreshed".
That said, my '07 sat for almost a month a couple of years ago - the battery never recovered and was also replaced under warranty.
I find that if I drive a long distance [say 100+ miles] , even just once a week, my battery cranks the car quicker than if I only drive a couple of miles a day consistently for a long time. Such was the case during this recent winter weather - where I barely drove 10 - 15 miles a week and my car spent several days each week under a pile of snow.
I'm sure BMW and other companies are looking for battery technology that measures up to the demands of all the technology in our cars. Until then I too recommend a battery tender connection to keep the battery "refreshed".
01-20-2011 | 11:35 AM
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Do you do a lot of city driving and not a lot of highway? Do you leave the car sitting for extended periods? These cars are vampires. I travel a lot and don't do a ton of highway. After the dealer replaced mine way too soon, I put it on a battery tender if it sits for more that 4-5 days. I think this is not consistent though as others have said they never have this problem.
01-21-2011 | 05:06 AM
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As far as I know, authorized service should always register a new battery to let the power management systems "know" there is a new battery. Mine was, but it's always good to make sure and ask at the stealership.
01-21-2011 | 09:57 AM
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I think the registration stuff is a bunch of BS the de3aler tells you to take your $$$. I had the battery replaced and "registered" with a brand new BMW/Douglas unit less than 2 years ago and last month it died. It was replaced under warranty but still BS for a $350 battery and $100 "registration". Go get a compatible battery (Autozone, sears, etc.) and DIY (most places install for free) for $100-$150 and be happy. These batteries usually have a 3yr no questions asked full replacement warranty. Even if it dies you will get another one free and still be richer by a few hundred dollars.
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01-21-2011 | 09:59 AM
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My Ride: 08 LCI 535i sport M5 umnitza full kit, Maya RM 1 245/35/20 20x9 et16, 275/30/20 20x10.5 et17, Future mods- KW coilovers V3 and StopTech brake
I've heard many complaints with premature battery failure. So, I have been using a BMW battery tender made be Deltran that I purchased from Gary at Newport BMW to add some extra insurance. The tender has been maintaining my battery at 80 percent level for the past year. I just leave it plugged in at night and at times when not in use.