Do I need a new battery?

nicktyler · 02-01-2013, 05:17 AM

Hi guys

I have noticed that I get the battery low warning very quickly after turning the engine off and this has been happening for a while. I have never had any problem starting the car though.I noticed in the last couple of weeks when I unlock the car the DRL sometimes don't come on.

Does this mean I need to replace the battery before it is too late? I think it is the origional so it is 6 yrs old. Not sure if that is old or not. I do short town and medium length motorway journeys regularly.

Thanks

Nick

makkan00 · 02-01-2013, 10:11 AM

Nick
OEM battery is designed for max of 5 years. If yours is older than that, then its your decision.

insane79 · 02-04-2013, 11:48 AM

i had the same issue with my battery, my car was bought preowned & is 3.5yrs old. I just bought a battery charger/tender from the dealer hope that keeps it in good shape..

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nicktyler Major 32 Rep 1,271 Posts Drives: 335i (sadly gone) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Essex iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335i [0.00]	Do I need a new battery? Hi guys I have noticed that I get the battery low warning very quickly after turning the engine off and this has been happening for a while. I have never had any problem starting the car though.I noticed in the last couple of weeks when I unlock the car the DRL sometimes don't come on. Does this mean I need to replace the battery before it is too late? I think it is the origional so it is 6 yrs old. Not sure if that is old or not. I do short town and medium length motorway journeys regularly. Thanks Nick
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makkan00 Major General 886 Rep 9,097 Posts Drives: F83 and F36 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (56)	Nick OEM battery is designed for max of 5 years. If yours is older than that, then its your decision. __________________ F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
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insane79 Major 83 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	i had the same issue with my battery, my car was bought preowned & is 3.5yrs old. I just bought a battery charger/tender from the dealer hope that keeps it in good shape..
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