very low battery warning
10-03-2009 | 02:13 PM
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just got a 530d m Sport 2006 with idrive system
got a warning of very low battery
at the time was sitting in car listening to music and checking out the features - engine was not running.
system powered down on me several times (is this timed out?.....I was there for more than 1 hour)
after pressing the key in/out I was up & running again but after another 5-10 mins system powered down.
car starts fine.....checked battery voltage..not great but 12.37V.
car had been at garage for some times so battery probably has been low/very low.
would appreciate your thoughts
many thanks, Phil.
got a warning of very low battery
at the time was sitting in car listening to music and checking out the features - engine was not running.
system powered down on me several times (is this timed out?.....I was there for more than 1 hour)
after pressing the key in/out I was up & running again but after another 5-10 mins system powered down.
car starts fine.....checked battery voltage..not great but 12.37V.
car had been at garage for some times so battery probably has been low/very low.
would appreciate your thoughts
many thanks, Phil.
10-03-2009 | 03:08 PM
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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).
Do you have a charger? Sounds like it needs a little juice.
10-04-2009 | 07:14 AM
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If this is the original battery on your '06, I would just play it safe and get a new battery.
10-04-2009 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1024251' date='Oct 4 2009, 10:14 AM
If this is the original battery on your '06, I would just play it safe and get a new battery.
Did the seller offer any guarantee? BMW batteries can be obtained from well stocked auto supply stores. Stealer prices can be very very high. Whatever course you take be certain the correct size and type battery is installed for your year and model. Several accessories will require initialization after power is disconnected and restored. Several posts address that.
Good luck!
10-04-2009 | 11:59 PM
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I have a 520i 04' and have the same problem. I have not attended to do anything, just abuse it until death 
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