Ok, what happened to my iDrive?
09-20-2010, 10:02 AM
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I just noticed you were in Socal.
Hopefully he's not too far.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/103...ug-2010-build/
Hopefully he's not too far.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/103...ug-2010-build/
Battery - OEM
09-20-2010, 10:07 AM
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Thanks, I just PM'ed him. I also checked with Tischer BMW (dealer on this forum) - getbmwpartsonline.com and they have the battery for $115.
Battery - OEM
Battery - OEM
Unfortunately batteries can not be shipped.
Hazardous materials.
09-20-2010, 01:46 PM
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Well I know of a single case where a fuse was making only intermittent contact and similar symptomes manifested themselves.
However the battery seems your best bet considering all the experiences other members have had.
You could check for manufacterer date of your current battery, if its the orginal one from around 04/05 then replace it anyways, it is more than due.
Good luck!
However the battery seems your best bet considering all the experiences other members have had.
You could check for manufacterer date of your current battery, if its the orginal one from around 04/05 then replace it anyways, it is more than due.
Good luck!
09-23-2010, 04:31 PM
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Seems like more times than not when the iDrive, CD, and DVD fail it's the fault of the Mico Power Module.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/433...29#entry549529
Hopefully it gets sorted out quickly, John.
Keep us posted
https://5series.net/forums/topic/433...29#entry549529
Hopefully it gets sorted out quickly, John.
Keep us posted
09-24-2010, 07:03 AM
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I just replaced my 5 year old OEM battery, as a preventative measure, with an OEM BMW battery rated 720 CCA / 90 amp hours (same as what was in my car originally).
The local parts store, Batteries Plus and Sears all had batteries with less CCA's than my original battery so I decided to just get it from BMW since I was going there anyway for a complimentary fall checkup.
Paid $150.00 after tax.
FYI Sears priced me at $145 for a battery with 690 CCA's and Batteries Plus at $90 for a battery with 620 CCA's.
I will not be registering it since it seems registration is only required if you decide to replace your battery with one that has different specs. And I don't think BMW will even try to register a non OEM battery.
Hope this helps.
The local parts store, Batteries Plus and Sears all had batteries with less CCA's than my original battery so I decided to just get it from BMW since I was going there anyway for a complimentary fall checkup.
Paid $150.00 after tax.
FYI Sears priced me at $145 for a battery with 690 CCA's and Batteries Plus at $90 for a battery with 620 CCA's.
I will not be registering it since it seems registration is only required if you decide to replace your battery with one that has different specs. And I don't think BMW will even try to register a non OEM battery.
Hope this helps.
I got the 110Ah, 850 CCA group 95 battery from Batt+ for $195 and registered the larger capacity using an Autologic unit. the holes are already in the battery cavity to let you go up to the bigger battery if you want, as long as you register the change so the IBS knows about it. The difference between Batt+, Sears vs. the dealer is the first two will actually HONOR your battery's warranty without charging you an hour "diagnostic fee" to replace it if it goes bad. I can walk in to Batt+ in 20 months and get a new battery no questions asked- the OEM battery has a 1 year warranty and only if you pay the diagnostic charge to verify the car hasn't been sitting too long. YMMV, but I've been screwed over on a 6-month old replacement battery from the dealer so I am NEVER buying another battery there again.
Unfortunately, the battery, while on its way out, was not the source of my dashboard Christmas tree lights...alternator was replaced this week under CPO.
09-24-2010, 07:24 AM
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I got the 110Ah, 850 CCA group 95 battery from Batt+ for $195 and registered the larger capacity using an Autologic unit. the holes are already in the battery cavity to let you go up to the bigger battery if you want, as long as you register the change so the IBS knows about it. The difference between Batt+, Sears vs. the dealer is the first two will actually HONOR your battery's warranty without charging you an hour "diagnostic fee" to replace it if it goes bad. I can walk in to Batt+ in 20 months and get a new battery no questions asked- the OEM battery has a 1 year warranty and only if you pay the diagnostic charge to verify the car hasn't been sitting too long. YMMV, but I've been screwed over on a 6-month old replacement battery from the dealer so I am NEVER buying another battery there again.
Unfortunately, the battery, while on its way out, was not the source of my dashboard Christmas tree lights...alternator was replaced this week under CPO.
Unfortunately, the battery, while on its way out, was not the source of my dashboard Christmas tree lights...alternator was replaced this week under CPO.