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      05-10-2016, 12:12 PM   #29
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What about fabricating a switch for the battery? Anyone familiar with the factory battery on/off switch on Ferraris?


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Originally Posted by doug_999 View Post
Modern BMWs (and Minis believe it or not) have a huge draw on the battery*. The short trips do not help, but as noted, should not matter (you just use your battery more). Ultimately BMW has been replacing the batteries (they didn't at first and got a lot of heat over it). I do also recommend the CTEK charger** especially if you are gone for a week or so during the winter.

*Had the battery replaced on my 2011 X6 50i as well as our 2010 Clubman S
**I "think" the battery on the X5/X6 is an AGM type battery and that is a different setting on the CTEK. Check with your dealer to see if you have this type of battery before charging.
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