by "If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
Published 11/14/2017 at 09:59
by "If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
Published 11/14/2017 at 09:59
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BMW’s battery has finally had it. 3rd time in 2 weeks it’s died despite plenty of long drives. I’m supposed to be getting on a ferry in 45 minutes...
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
11/14/2017 at 10:01, STARS: 1
Buddy of mine had a 7 series. The light in the trunk stayed on with trunk closed and drained the battery. He only found it by climbing inside the trunk...
BMWs....
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
11/14/2017 at 10:20, STARS: 1
It’s completely random though, so I don’t think it’s a drain. I can let the car sit for 48 hours and it’ll start fine, then it’ll die after sitting for 8 while I’m at work.
The problem started on the first day of really cold weather so I’m calling battery rather than alternator.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
11/14/2017 at 10:36, STARS: 0
Good luck. I would throw them both in the trash and get new shit.
"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
11/14/2017 at 10:38, STARS: 0
Once the battery gets drained so low, they rarely work as they should. Probably damaged a cell or two and the temps just exacerbate the weak battery. Have you charged the battery via a charger lately? Once mine start acting up, I’ll throw them on a 3amp charge for a day or two and either they will be good to go, or time to swap out. I’m about 50/50 so far, depends on how low the battery gets before I figure out it needs a charge.
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
11/14/2017 at 10:44, STARS: 1
At least you don’t have a fucking liquid cooled alternator if you do need one.
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
11/14/2017 at 10:44, STARS: 1
I’m about to go on a two hour highway drive. If that doesn’t top it up, nothing will.
Either way, I already picked up a new battery on my way to the boat. I’ll swap it out when I have the time.
"unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)" (unclevanos)
11/14/2017 at 10:58, STARS: 0
which chassis? I had to smash a window on mine since the e38 trunk is sealed off....
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
11/14/2017 at 11:02, STARS: 0
I can’t remember the year... it was late 90s i think. or 2000
"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
11/14/2017 at 11:09, STARS: 0
Yeah, if there’s a bad cell, it’ll charge up but not hold the charge to save it’s life. Batteries can be fickle. Sounds like you have the right idea with the replacement. It’s just not worth the inconveniences they cause when they don’t act right.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
11/15/2017 at 05:23, STARS: 0
time to bite the bullet and buy a new battery.