05-10-2010, 09:01 AM | #1 |
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Traveling: X6 Storage Tips
We are going travelling to Europe for an extended trip (including picking up a 2011 335i xdrive at the BMW Welt!).
Any thoughts on what to do in terms of "storing" my 2009 X6 5.0? So far I have been told only to disconnect the negative on the battery? How do I do that? Any other tips? Will disconnecting the battery cause problems on my return? Thanks |
05-10-2010, 09:55 PM | #3 | |
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09-19-2010, 06:46 PM | #4 |
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I've been faced to the same problem and had to leave my car unused for months.
I did not disconnect any battery cable (and recommend you not to do it) before leaving as this would disrupt the onboard computer When I came back, the battery voltage was low (<11,5v) and hopefully, I managed to use it after charging. Anyway, since then, I bought a Ctek maintenance/trickle charger that I can leave connected for months. All it does is a charging cycle whenever the voltage drops below 12v. I've seen this charger used on roadshows here in France as Aston Martin & Mercedes leave them on their exposition models. Just plug it under the hood, there is a + terminal (with a red plastic cap) & - anywhere on the chasis. Last edited by Pascal; 01-01-2011 at 05:30 PM.. |
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09-19-2010, 06:55 PM | #5 |
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Thanks guys. I went to the dealer and he said to disconnect the negative. Sure enough, it started sparking so I stopped. The terminal was mildly loose. My friend installed a trickle charger when I was away.
When I returned, problems started. I got lots of errors which told me to go to the dealer, etc... Anyways they screwed up the repair (BMW Gallery) which consisted of tightening the negative (as I had told them). Then it went downhill from there. My recommendation: buy a good trickle charger and connect it. Period. |
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