Battery Fail

taichi · 01-19-2011, 12:51 PM

So my battery is dying with a nice yellow battery warning sign even after I got the battery matainer to recharge it...where can i find good prices for car battery replacement? Autowest BMW quoted me approx 220 for the OEM one.

Thanks in advance~

Want · 01-19-2011, 01:53 PM

220 for battery only or install/reg included?

taichi · 01-19-2011, 01:58 PM

For Battery only. I walked in the parts department and ask.

WinoGregorio · 01-19-2011, 02:00 PM

09 battery already failing? Do they have a warranty in Canada on them? My 04 X5, 325ci and 08 335i all still have the originals.

taichi · 01-19-2011, 02:01 PM

no warranty on batteries....

WinoGregorio · 01-19-2011, 02:05 PM

Ouch! That stinks! We are spoiled down here.

I like the OEM batteries from both MB and BMW and have great success with them. The last one I bought was an OEM but from an independent shop. They installed it for much less than the price the dealer wanted to charge me just for the battery.

Rampage9 · 01-19-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by taichi

no warranty on batteries....

My '09 328i had the battery replaced last week.

No battery light but had long cranks, rest function wouldn't work when parked, and the clock + trip computer reset itself overnight once. Also checked the voltage across the terminals and it was indeed low.

They checked it out, the alt was charging OK (they can check the past 5 charge cycles in the computers history), ended up the battery had a dead cell and they replaced it.

taichi · 01-19-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rampage9

My '09 328i had the battery replaced last week.

No battery light but had long cranks, rest function wouldn't work when parked, and the clock + trip computer reset itself overnight once. Also checked the voltage across the terminals and it was indeed low.

They checked it out, the alt was charging OK (they can check the past 5 charge cycles in the computers history), ended up the battery had a dead cell and they replaced it.

replaced under warranty?

Rampage9 · 01-19-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by taichi

replaced under warranty?

Yup, replaced under warranty.

montreal red · 01-19-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by taichi

replaced under warranty?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rampage9

Yup, replaced under warranty.

i think you had a battery that is actually defective. not the same if its normal battery deterioration. thats not covered under warranty.

mabman · 01-19-2011, 09:30 PM

Mike@Maranello BMW recently quoted me about $269 for battery and install on 2007 335xi

Rampage9 · 01-20-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

i think you had a battery that is actually defective. not the same if its normal battery deterioration. thats not covered under warranty.

Very true.

The SA made it clear that if it was deterioration, I'd be on the hook for the diagnostic fee and the battery would not be covered. However, even with our crazy climate, I don't think a battery should be deteriorating to that point in 2yrs.

bimmergixxer · 01-20-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mabman

Mike@Maranello BMW recently quoted me about $269 for battery and install on 2007 335xi

Thanks for asking him. I am in need so I will give him a call.

Me_Hi · 01-20-2011, 09:57 AM

Hmmm
Noted that too as I'll need a battery too

antrot · 01-20-2011, 02:26 PM

i think my battery is dying also
car only has 28k
I had the exact same icon pop up on my car last monday.
i started the car and this pops up
Also the time/date in the car was blank...it did not register on either the radio or on the speedometer display infront of the steering wheel...i had to manually adjust and reset
I also noticed that i was listening to the radio the other day and sound just stopped coming out of the speakers..i changed stations it would play then stop...it continued on for about 10 mins...now back to normal
gotta find time to bring it in...

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taichi Captain 52 Rep 937 Posts Drives: F30 & F25 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: B.C, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i xDrive [10.00] 2013 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	Battery Fail So my battery is dying with a nice yellow battery warning sign even after I got the battery matainer to recharge it...where can i find good prices for car battery replacement? Autowest BMW quoted me approx 220 for the OEM one. Thanks in advance~ __________________ some lip, some springs, some brakes, some wheels.
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taichi Captain 52 Rep 937 Posts Drives: F30 & F25 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: B.C, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i xDrive [10.00] 2013 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	For Battery only. I walked in the parts department and ask. __________________ some lip, some springs, some brakes, some wheels.
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WinoGregorio Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2020 m550i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Gatos iTrader: (0)	09 battery already failing? Do they have a warranty in Canada on them? My 04 X5, 325ci and 08 335i all still have the originals.
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taichi Captain 52 Rep 937 Posts Drives: F30 & F25 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: B.C, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i xDrive [10.00] 2013 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	no warranty on batteries.... __________________ some lip, some springs, some brakes, some wheels.
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WinoGregorio Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2020 m550i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Gatos iTrader: (0)	Ouch! That stinks! We are spoiled down here. I like the OEM batteries from both MB and BMW and have great success with them. The last one I bought was an OEM but from an independent shop. They installed it for much less than the price the dealer wanted to charge me just for the battery.
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antrot Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 11 335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto/Vaughan iTrader: (0)	i think my battery is dying also car only has 28k I had the exact same icon pop up on my car last monday. i started the car and this pops up Also the time/date in the car was blank...it did not register on either the radio or on the speedometer display infront of the steering wheel...i had to manually adjust and reset I also noticed that i was listening to the radio the other day and sound just stopped coming out of the speakers..i changed stations it would play then stop...it continued on for about 10 mins...now back to normal gotta find time to bring it in...
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