Parasitic drain, no idea why..
03-19-2012, 06:24 AM
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It started with my DME going bad, replaced it along with the alarm. Then the mechanics concluded the MPM was bad. Replaced it along with the wiring. After it being there over the weekend, it's still dying. I have been without a car for 2 weeks and it hasnt worked properly in over a month at this point I'm stuck and ready to take it somewhere else. But my question is what could possibly be causing the draw? Is it simply a process of elimination? Checking fuses and modules? Any help is appreciated
03-20-2012, 04:16 AM
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My Ride: 07' BMW 550i
I tell you one thing, according BMW of Sterling; it's very easy on 5 series to find what is causing a draw. They told me almost 99% of the time they can tell a problem. Well I can believe them because they fixed my car.
I guess they have proper equipment
I guess they have proper equipment
03-20-2012, 10:38 AM
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Battery was new but it's done now
03-20-2012, 11:12 AM
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With my experience I would assume the MPM but your situation may be different. You can start by getting a meter and measuring things. I've discussed this on the board a few times.
03-20-2012, 04:16 PM
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Im gonna do this tomorrow when I take the car home, should the car be on when I test the fuses?
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