01-05-2013, 01:26 PM | #1 |
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BMW X5M battery issue
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I'm asking all of you for an advice regarding the problem with my car battery. I have 2011 BMW X5M with 18.500 miles on it with warranty. For the first time last year I noticed the "increased battery discharge" sign, I took my car to my dealer and they told me that I forgot to remove my radar detector from the slot (this is not true because I never leave it on and once the car is off it doesn't work anyways) It happened again few weeks ago and I noticed it happens always when it's cold outside. Now they told me that the key was in slot and I left my ignition on. Which again it's not true since I have a keyless entry system (smart key) so I NEVER use a key slot. They charged the battery and they told me that if it happens again they can't charge it because one of the cells is dead. Basically they don't won't to replace the battery saying that this is my fault. I know that there is a problem with the battery and I read that some people had it replaced. Have you ever had a similar issue and how was it resolved. Any ideas of how to prove them that there is a battery problem. Thanks |
01-05-2013, 01:29 PM | #2 |
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the search feature is your friend... anyway here is a big thread discussing this problem:
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...tery+discharge
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01-10-2013, 12:14 AM | #4 |
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As noted, it is a common issue - right around the miles you have on the truck.
I had a CTEK 4.3 and put it on in the Recondition mode over a weekend. Have yet to have the problem again. I highly recommend this charger (did not at first!). http://www.amazon.com/CTEK-56-864-Ba...words=ctek+4.3
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pm if u ever run into this scenario again! i hope not Cheers Rob
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I had this issue recently, and fortunately for me, a BMW engineer was at the dealership when this was occuring. They put in a new battery, and it still happened the next morning when the tech started it. Turns out the determined it was the IBS cable, which was replaced a few weeks back and (knock on wood) its been fine since. I even left it out for a week when I went on vacation, so it didn't get started for a week and sat out in 5 degree temps, and it has been fine.
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01-15-2013, 02:51 AM | #8 |
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I have had ,similar problems. Battery is every other day low. Starting is a a tuff business in cold weathers.
thx for the info, IŽll check with my dealer to see if this cable could be the source in my car. I have to charge it once a month now :/ |
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I had similar problem when purchased from out of state dealer and had car shipped. My 2012 x5m had 9k miles on when purchased. excess battery discharge light came on almost immediately after my pickup and attempted recharge at local BMW dealer. Not sure how true this is, but my local dealer "scanned" my key and told me the battery was not "maintained correctly" as they could prove excessive door opening, interior lights on etc without starting car/driving during time frame car sat on other dealer lot. Finally got other dealer to pay up after convincing them it would be in their best interest to pay rather than take poor web reviews and report to better business bureau. Have to check my receipt if cable was replaced but no problems since new battery.
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Had an issue with my battery, short in the comfort access(handle was warm to the touch)
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