Battery replacement for LCI e90

mitmoht · 05-30-2011, 05:38 PM

Called Budd's BMW today to arrange first oil change. But before I could mention for them to also check the battery as it often flashes warning during winter or shuts off the radio when the car is off, Service advisor tells me that they will also change the battery under warranty. Apparently, around last week, BMW Canada made service advisement (probably not defined as a recall) to replace the battery.

I will get more information when I get it done next week and will advise you all.

Rampage9 · 05-31-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mitmoht

Called Budd's BMW today to arrange first oil change. But before I could mention for them to also check the battery as it often flashes warning during winter or shuts off the radio when the car is off, Service advisor tells me that they will also change the battery under warranty. Apparently, around last week, BMW Canada made service advisement (probably not defined as a recall) to replace the battery.

I will get more information when I get it done next week and will advise you all.

Interesting.

I had mine replaced under warranty this winter.

CHCCubs · 06-01-2011, 07:31 AM

Is this only for the 2011 models? So far I haven't had any problems with my 2009.

mitmoht · 06-13-2011, 04:48 PM

OK. Just got the battery replaced at Budd's under warranty. For those with electrical/ weak battery issues, see bulletin 61 81 11 0061380300. It calls for warranty replacement of E82 E88 E9X vehicle battery (new 90AH battery).

schnell325 · 06-13-2011, 07:57 PM

Excellent, thanks for the info!!!

Do you know if they updated the DME/ECU at the same time?

Like this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=535713

Rampage9 · 06-14-2011, 07:07 PM

I just went back and checked my paperwork from this service.

It doesn't specify the bulletin, but it does have the part number for an "Exide 90AH battery"

schnell325 · 06-14-2011, 09:57 PM

Do you mind posting the battery part number please?

c416 · 06-15-2011, 08:32 AM

I have a 2009 328i and had the same issue. Took BMW TnC 3 visits, one right after another and finally on the 4th time after arguing with the service manager, they reluctantly replaced the battery and i have not experienced any issues since.

Not sure if i have the new battery though.

shawnie · 06-15-2011, 10:25 AM

just got mine done last week.

Rampage9 · 06-15-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by schnell325

Do you mind posting the battery part number please?

Here you go:

61-21-7-586-962

schnell325 · 06-15-2011, 07:32 PM

Nice!!!

Thanks!

mitmoht · 06-15-2011, 09:02 PM

Schnell, not sure what is the DME/ECU upgrade, but if you are referring to software upgrade, service advisor commented that they would also check and reprogram the car.

Word of advice is at anytime you are not satisfied with a repair, you can always request to escalate the issue to a PUMA.

Protruck · 06-16-2011, 09:45 AM

We did an article on BMW batteries in Issue 2 of the magazine. Winter can be hard on batteries with the new high tech cars. Check it out there is some good info there.

Pages 36-37

schnell325 · 06-17-2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitmoht

Schnell, not sure what is the DME/ECU upgrade, but if you are referring to software upgrade, service advisor commented that they would also check and reprogram the car.

Word of advice is at anytime you are not satisfied with a repair, you can always request to escalate the issue to a PUMA.

I had to do a PUMA on the very first day we got the '11 335xi......cracked intake piece or something. Since no parts were available, they siliconed the bitch and she was fine. It will get fixed along with the battery/programming in a month!

woodpecka · 06-25-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protruck

We did an article on BMW batteries in Issue 2 of the magazine. Winter can be hard on batteries with the new high tech cars. Check it out there is some good info there.

Pages 36-37

Nice magazine! Good luck!

silvermist99 · 06-26-2011, 11:59 AM

what year e90 is the recall for? I had a low battery voltage issue before, car died and triggered lights/alerts and all dealer did was charge battery and didn't replace it. This was a month ago... now the 323i is out of warranty.

alexckma · 06-26-2011, 12:44 PM

uhh i dont think you need to pay if it's a recall regardless of warranty

Funk365 · 06-27-2011, 07:06 PM

Took my car in last week to troubleshoot a weird problem I was having with USB audio (playing MP3's from memory key) and the service dept. informed me that there was "an upgrade" available for my battery and that they would replace it under warranty for me when I dropped the car off to have them look at my issue with the stereo. I couldn't get a real good answer from them as to weather or not they did a software upgrade. The tech I spoke to said they would have had to if they replaced the battery but couldn't provide any paperwork to show that it was done. I'm thinking there was some kind of upgrade because the icon on the dash has changed for the DSC and my audio problems are gone. Maybe the battery did play some kind of role in it! Either way problem fixed *knock on wood*

Sorry if some consider this thread jacking but I just thought I'd share my experience with the "Battery replacement for LCI e90"

Akura · 07-07-2011, 02:12 PM

Just had a call earlier today and booked an appointment for the recall. As far as I know it actually is a faulty battery, and not an 'upgrade.' Wondering what the problem is with our current ones? Car is a 2010 323i. TIA.

Concorde · 07-08-2011, 08:21 AM

Hi guys, my car went in for service recently (brake oil change) and they also changed the battery. My car is a 2009 E90 335i and they just plain changed the battery. On the bill, it says "Battery replaced for 90AH model, reprogram entire car". part number : 61-21-7-586-962 Exide Battery 90AH. Same bulletin number mentioned above.

I didn't experience anything that could lead me to believe the battery was faulty.

BTW, they also changed my HPFP (I was still on the original and it was still working fine as well).

AGO 530 · 07-19-2011, 06:36 PM

My service advisor told me that the car requires a re-programming to incorporate the increased battery size (70amp to 90amp), may throw codes without the update.

tirana · 07-25-2011, 02:00 PM

It's a wide recall that takes 3 hrs or so - mainly for the reprogramming. I went in to Budds to get the Dinan Stage 1 software which takes an hour but it needed the battery reprogramming to be done first. Will need to call DimSum to have my car recoded too.

05-30-2011, 05:38 PM	#1
mitmoht Not new member anymore, couple months-old member 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	Battery replacement for LCI e90 - recall? Called Budd's BMW today to arrange first oil change. But before I could mention for them to also check the battery as it often flashes warning during winter or shuts off the radio when the car is off, Service advisor tells me that they will also change the battery under warranty. Apparently, around last week, BMW Canada made service advisement (probably not defined as a recall) to replace the battery. I will get more information when I get it done next week and will advise you all.
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CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	Is this only for the 2011 models? So far I haven't had any problems with my 2009. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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06-13-2011, 04:48 PM	#4
mitmoht Not new member anymore, couple months-old member 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	OK. Just got the battery replaced at Budd's under warranty. For those with electrical/ weak battery issues, see bulletin 61 81 11 0061380300. It calls for warranty replacement of E82 E88 E9X vehicle battery (new 90AH battery). __________________ 2011 335i X-drive sedan 6MT/ BS/ ZSP/ Chestnut brown leather/ tint 35%/20%, Lux H8 V3
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Excellent, thanks for the info!!! Do you know if they updated the DME/ECU at the same time? Like this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=535713 __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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Rampage9 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2017 340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Woodbridge Ont. iTrader: (3)	I just went back and checked my paperwork from this service. It doesn't specify the bulletin, but it does have the part number for an "Exide 90AH battery" __________________ Past: 2009 328i 6MT Alpine white + Oyster Present: 2017 340i 6MT Estoril blue + Oyster
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Do you mind posting the battery part number please? __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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06-15-2011, 08:32 AM	#8
c416 Private First Class 18 Rep 176 Posts Drives: e92 328i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: markham iTrader: (0)	I have a 2009 328i and had the same issue. Took BMW TnC 3 visits, one right after another and finally on the 4th time after arguing with the service manager, they reluctantly replaced the battery and i have not experienced any issues since. Not sure if i have the new battery though.
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shawnie Private 17 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2009 323i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	just got mine done last week.
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Nice!!! Thanks! __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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06-15-2011, 09:02 PM	#12
mitmoht Not new member anymore, couple months-old member 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	Schnell, not sure what is the DME/ECU upgrade, but if you are referring to software upgrade, service advisor commented that they would also check and reprogram the car. Word of advice is at anytime you are not satisfied with a repair, you can always request to escalate the issue to a PUMA. __________________ 2011 335i X-drive sedan 6MT/ BS/ ZSP/ Chestnut brown leather/ tint 35%/20%, Lux H8 V3
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Protruck Private 5 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oakville, ON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i Sedan [0.00]	Some interesting battery info. We did an article on BMW batteries in Issue 2 of the magazine. Winter can be hard on batteries with the new high tech cars. Check it out there is some good info there. Pages 36-37 __________________ Ian Rae www.motorwerksmag.com Project 335 - BMW Performance Aero body kit, spoiler, grills, exhaust. MORR VS8.2 rims with Continental Extreme Contact DW
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silvermist99 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 335i 6MT & X5D 6AT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Unionville, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 BMW 323I [0.00] 2007 BMW 335I [0.00]	what year e90 is the recall for? I had a low battery voltage issue before, car died and triggered lights/alerts and all dealer did was charge battery and didn't replace it. This was a month ago... now the 323i is out of warranty.
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alexckma Lieutenant 30 Rep 518 Posts Drives: P. Panorama 10, L Gallardo 05 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hong Kong, Canada iTrader: (0)	uhh i dont think you need to pay if it's a recall regardless of warranty
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06-27-2011, 07:06 PM	#18
Funk365 Private First Class 1 Rep 125 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Took my car in last week to troubleshoot a weird problem I was having with USB audio (playing MP3's from memory key) and the service dept. informed me that there was "an upgrade" available for my battery and that they would replace it under warranty for me when I dropped the car off to have them look at my issue with the stereo. I couldn't get a real good answer from them as to weather or not they did a software upgrade. The tech I spoke to said they would have had to if they replaced the battery but couldn't provide any paperwork to show that it was done. I'm thinking there was some kind of upgrade because the icon on the dash has changed for the DSC and my audio problems are gone. Maybe the battery did play some kind of role in it! Either way problem fixed knock on wood Sorry if some consider this thread jacking but I just thought I'd share my experience with the "Battery replacement for LCI e90"
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Akura Banned 15 Rep 281 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Just had a call earlier today and booked an appointment for the recall. As far as I know it actually is a faulty battery, and not an 'upgrade.' Wondering what the problem is with our current ones? Car is a 2010 323i. TIA.
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07-08-2011, 08:21 AM	#20
Concorde Private 5 Rep 88 Posts Drives: E90 335i lci Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, my car went in for service recently (brake oil change) and they also changed the battery. My car is a 2009 E90 335i and they just plain changed the battery. On the bill, it says "Battery replaced for 90AH model, reprogram entire car". part number : 61-21-7-586-962 Exide Battery 90AH. Same bulletin number mentioned above. I didn't experience anything that could lead me to believe the battery was faulty. BTW, they also changed my HPFP (I was still on the original and it was still working fine as well).
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AGO 530 ... 27 Rep 193 Posts Drives: SG '24 M3CX Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [0.00]	My service advisor told me that the car requires a re-programming to incorporate the increased battery size (70amp to 90amp), may throw codes without the update.
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07-25-2011, 02:00 PM	#22
tirana Lieutenant 15 Rep 575 Posts Drives: M2 6MT + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	It's a wide recall that takes 3 hrs or so - mainly for the reprogramming. I went in to Budds to get the Dinan Stage 1 software which takes an hour but it needed the battery reprogramming to be done first. Will need to call DimSum to have my car recoded too.
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