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May 9, 2011 | 07:23 PM

#11

juris335

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From: Pikes Peak- Colorado

My Ride: BMW 535xi

Model Year: 2008

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Originally Posted by Bdaddylo

Yikes, my time and date was wiped out last week, so I just ordered a battery tender from Garry at Newport. I hope I'm not too late.

Wish you would have bought your BMW Battery Tender from me. Mine has never even been opened. Good luck.

May 10, 2011 | 01:06 PM

#12

Bdaddylo

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From: Houston, TX

My Ride: 07 550i Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Steptronic, Sport, Premium, Nav, Sat. Radio, Logic 7, Comfort Access, Rear Sunshade.

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Originally Posted by turboawd

you car is an 07, and chances are it could have been made in 06. so that means your battery could be pushing 5 years old....which means the battery is towards the end of its life. batteries last 3-5 years on average. any longer, and you are pushing your luck.

I'm on my second battery already. I replace my first one in 2009 or about 3 years after the in service date. The SA wouldn't cover it under warranty because of the daily mileage BS, so I had to shell out the $400.

May 17, 2011 | 07:42 AM

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IceyTys

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From: Denva, CO Baby

My Ride: 2005 545i /w Sport pkg - SMG - Nav - Premium pkg - PDC - Ready to begin my modding! =)

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Originally Posted by SilberGrauE60

I still have the original battery in my 2004 e60, and today I think I just saw the first sign of failing. Got the ABS Fail alert in the iDrive when pressing brake pedal at a stop sign. Nothing felt different, and after parking and re-starting, no warnings remained. After reading all the discussions about replacing batteries/registering in the forum, I think I'm going to be cautious and just go with the dealership replacement for about $400. I was going to check the indicator window on the battery because there is an indication for "replace the battery". Previously it had been black indicating "not fully charged".

Was wondering if this indication sounds like a sign of failing battery, and how long I have before things really go bad?

Bought my battery at Sears $140 and replaced it myself about 2 months ago, no need to register. In Colorado batteries tend to last longer then in the deep south or far north, so you should get 4-5 years out of a non-OEM battery vs maybe 5-6 years from an OEM, and less than half the cost. Save the dough and use it on something else!

May 17, 2011 | 09:20 AM

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enigma88

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From: Atlanta, GA

My Ride: 06' 530xi ~ Metallic Grey ~ Cold Weather Pkg ~ Premium Pkg ~ iPod Hookup

Just bought my battery from Walmart for about 100 bucks (for 2006 530xi) and installed it myself in about 15mins. At first there was a warning light for 4x4 and DSC however after driving for about 5mins, it went away. Everything works perfectly fine now and I haven't had any problems so far. Dealer was trying to charge 4-500 bucks for everything which is just insane. I figured it was time to replace since the battery was from 2005 and after having the car on without starting the engine for a little while, the car would not start afterwards and the date/time would reset.