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#2849 of 3108 Re: BMW rant [jgraffman] by busiris

May 13, 2011 (11:12 am)

Replying to: jgraffman (May 13, 2011 5:56 am)
The reason newer BMWs require new battery "registration" is because there are different styles of batteries, and the charging system is very precise on charging the type of battery it thinks is installed in the car. Typically, its on 2008 and later models, but that is a general comment. The info is available from BMW, in your owner's manual.
 
If a third-party shop has the %50K diagnistic tool, it can also register the battery properly, but few shops have it available.

#2850 of 3108 Re: BMW rant [jgraffman] by johnsam

May 13, 2011 (11:19 am)

Replying to: jgraffman (May 13, 2011 5:56 am)
You don't mention if the Bimmer is still under warranty. Also cannot figure out from your comments, why BMW would not replace a battery because of "low mileage". Strange indeed!
Whenever you remove the battery, no matter what the reason, you must "save" the memory. To do this, buy a simple "under $10.00)(you will need a 9 volt battery that does not come with unit) memory saver available through Bavarian Auto. Plugs into lighter socket. This ite makes it a "Do It Yourself" task.
BMW ALWAYS states that they do more than merely doing what you want done. In this case a battery change. They therefore "justify" their pricing for jobs. Sometime it pays, other times no way.

#2851 of 3108 Re: BMW rant [johnsam] by busiris

May 13, 2011 (3:44 pm)

Replying to: johnsam (May 13, 2011 11:19 am)
Many, if not all, newer BMWs don't have a "hot" cigarette lighter" socket. In other words, no juice when the key is off.
 
Keep that in mind when attempting to use a device as described in the previous post....
 
If replacing a battery in a late model BMW, it does require registering. You may change it yourself, and all may work fine, but if its under warranty (the car) and you have electrical issues with an unregistered battery in the car.....good luck!

#2852 of 3108 Re: BMW rant [busiris] by jgraffman

May 14, 2011 (5:10 am)

Replying to: busiris (May 13, 2011 11:12 am)
Thanks for the info.
 
I have '06 and '09 vehicles. There isn't anything in my manuals regarding battery registration. Neither vehicle has hot DC sockets. I would ask my dealer about battery registration, but I sometimes get bad info from them.
 
For johnsam, the vehicle was under warranty at the time. The dealer refused to honor a battery replacement because the vehicle had typically only been only driven about 500 miles in the previous month. I expect that they assumed the battery wasn't getting charged properly. IMO this is preposterous. The battery lasted over 3 1/2 years which is better life than most my batteries in hot Florida.
 
Guess we have strayed off-topic long enough.

#2853 of 3108 Re: BMW rant [jgraffman] by johnsam

May 14, 2011 (7:59 am)

Replying to: jgraffman (May 14, 2011 5:10 am)
In writing, would request BMW North America assistance.
The way you were handled is unacceptable.
I have a 2006 330i that is driven (possibly) 700 miles per month and at 28,000+ my battery gave out. Local dealer replaced faster than I could ask. And I only own 1 Bimmer. I now use a $4.99 trickle charger (bought on the Net at Harbor Freight Tools) just for peace of mind as replacing Bimmer batteries can get very spendy.
 
John G

#2854 of 3108 Re: BMW rant [jgraffman] by busiris

May 14, 2011 (1:21 pm)

Replying to: jgraffman (May 14, 2011 5:10 am)

I have '06 and '09 vehicles. There isn't anything in my manuals regarding battery registration. Neither vehicle has hot DC sockets. I would ask my dealer about battery registration, but I sometimes get bad info from them.
 
You are probably safe on the 06 model, but I can almost guarantee the 09 3 series requires registration.
 
Check out the statement at the bottom of the page in this link...
 
http://www.autobahnperf.com/TechNews/BMW_Battery/Battery.html
 
Your owners manual describes the registration process....go to the index and find the page for "battery replacement".

#2855 of 3108 Press request by KarenS HOST

Jun 03, 2011 (9:56 am)

If you are disappointed in your run-flat tires and/or wish that your car had a spare tire, please email predmunds.com no later than Wednesday, June 15, 2011 and be sure to include your city/state of residence and a few comments on the subject.

#2856 of 3108 Re: Press request [KarenS] by shipo

Jun 03, 2011 (12:01 pm)

Replying to: KarenS (Jun 03, 2011 9:56 am)
What about the population of folks whom deliberately bought cars which have GFTs and/or refused to even consider a car with RFTs?

#2857 of 3108 Re: Press request [KarenS] by busiris

Jun 03, 2011 (1:41 pm)

Replying to: KarenS (Jun 03, 2011 9:56 am)
If you are disappointed in your run-flat tires and/or wish that your car had a spare tire, please email predmunds.com no later than Wednesday, June 15, 2011 and be sure to include your city/state of residence and a few comments on the subject
 
Before I expend the effort to do so, could you please explain what the info will be used for?
 
Or, is it just a survey?
 
Thanks!

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