[Scotty89]

As Dr Jekl said, the battery registration and coding is to set battery charging patterns by the computer.

Coding the battery will have no effect on security/locking/immobilization.

[7smurfs]

Originally Posted by Scotty89

As Dr Jekl said, the battery registration and coding is to set battery charging patterns by the computer.

Coding the battery will have no effect on security/locking/immobilization.

Damn, my bad for that suggestion then LOL

[s2kadrenalin]

Originally Posted by NewHotness

I had the same issue... except it was in my driveway. Steering lock light and no start.

I replaced the battery with a new one and no issue since. Hope you can sort it out soon, the car park ticket will cost more than the battery

We're going to try jumper cables tonight. Failing that, tomorrow I will organise the tow service job.

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

I also recall reading something about a low charge causing the steering lock mechanism to play up and not unlock...

As Don mentioned the battery should have a date of manufacture on it, if its older than 2013 look at buying that varta that i linked you in on (or try searching for a bosch dealer in your area for a bosch S5)

As Don mentioned it may have dropped a cell and whilst its showing its charged on the charger its not at full capacity.

I'll be buying a new battery regardless - but I need to get it out of the carpark to do so because if I buy a new battery that is bigger than the 660CC amps that is in the car already, someone will need to code the car to the new battery from within the carpark - which isn't going to happen.
SO hopefully the jumper cables work tonight, I get it home atleast. Then tomorrow hopefully it works again and I drive it to BMW and get a new battery, get it coded and HOPEFULLY everything works out fine.... THats a lot of hoping, and I don't like hoping, I'm a facts kinda guy.... but we'll see what happens. No harm in trying I guess.

Originally Posted by BEE35i

how much you want for your wheels? pics?

If its all a big issue and this that and the other need fixing or I get a stupid bill, the car goes. You'll see it on CarSales in 1-2wks time.

I'd like to keep the wheels though. Probably buy something else 5x120 spec just to fit the wheels on to. LOL.

[Scotty89]

As far as I know, the car will start and run with the new battery not coded.

From my understanding the coding is to tell the computer what capacity the battery is (which sets how much charge the car provides the battery), and registration of the battery tells the computer it is a fresh battery so that there is no 'adaptation' in the charging pattern to cater to an older/worn battery.

I believe the car should start with any good 12v source though. Battery is one of the easier things to replace on this damn car, and for that I am grateful.

Edit: I just saw you mention the battery is 660CCA. Did you install it?
I wouldn't be surprised if the previous owner installed it without coding the smaller battery.

[s2kadrenalin]

I've had the car about 6 months. It came with the car.

I'm hoping with the big ass ute battery we're going to jump from later tonight, the extra CCA's will mean the car will fire straight up.

[woosh]

Originally Posted by s2kadrenalin

I've had the car about 6 months. It came with the car.

I'm hoping with the big ass ute battery we're going to jump from later tonight, the extra CCA's will mean the car will fire straight up.

Keep the revs between 2.5-3k for a full minute before pushing the start button. Also turn off the interior light / audio as soon as you jump in. BMW's can be a pain to jump-start at times. Good luck man

[Socket]

If the jump start doesnt work, I call for a group meet at the casino to push the sucka outta the car park

[Scotty89]

Originally Posted by woosh

Keep the revs between 2.5-3k for a full minute before pushing the start button. Also turn off the interior light / audio as soon as you jump in. BMW's can be a pain to jump-start at times. Good luck man

This^

Don't really need to rev the motor, but make sure the supply battery is connected to the flat one, then start the supply car and let it run without trying to start the flat car for a few minutes.

It will charge up the flat battery so that you've got plenty of starting power.

[DR-JEKL]

You dont have to register/code the battery ASAP. I had my battery in the car for 4k kays before I coded it (not ideal, but i was new to bmw's and back in 2012 there was a lot of conjecture regarding if it has to be done or not!)

It's possible the previous owner didn't register that battery, and 2 years later its been 'killed' from overcharging. That's all heresay as you stated, but it seems most likely it's a dead battery considering you hadn't driven the car for so long.

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by BEE35i

Can trade for some 313s with brand new PSS9s

haha this guy!



wack your 313's up for sale, a lot of guys want them and pay good $ for them!

[CashedUpBogan]

So what happened tonight buddy?

[BEE35i]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

haha this guy!



wack your 313's up for sale, a lot of guys want them and pay good $ for them!

HAHAHA! OP said he was thinking about selling and had some SSRs! Opportunist right here! I do hope he fixes his car though

[s2kadrenalin]

Originally Posted by CashedUpBogan

So what happened tonight buddy?

The run of badly timed luck continued.

My mate with the ute had his boss call up at 6pm and needed to do finalise a workplace proposal. Took him the best part of 3hrs so I messaged him at 10pm and said we'd do it tonight instead and went to bed.

#sounluckylately

Atleast its parked in the most secure carpark in Brisbane.

[_ink]

Originally Posted by s2kadrenalin

The run of badly timed luck continued.

My mate with the ute had his boss call up at 6pm and needed to do finalise a workplace proposal. Took him the best part of 3hrs so I messaged him at 10pm and said we'd do it tonight instead and went to bed.

#sounluckylately

Atleast its parked in the most secure carpark in Brisbane.

I'm hoping for the best for you mate!

[s2kadrenalin]

We're off to try again in 10 mins time. One last hurrah! Failing this jump start its tow truck day tomorrow!

[AUSf22]

Good luck ! Fingers crossed for you my friend!

[s2kadrenalin]

Mission status: Failure.

[s2kadrenalin]

Well.... its out of the carpark...

One RACQ tow ute, some go-jacks, and tow truck later, the recovery job is done - just not at a success... More on that below...

Here it is after vacating the carpark and going up the first ramp..




Then, after 30 minutes of pushing it up 3 levels and out the boom gates we encounter the uphill problem corner I was worried about (refer below in background the uphill)....




Unfortunately, we never made it to the problem corner... Onl y10m further and this happened...




Buh-bowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww . The go-jack got caught on the metal grate, ripped the bumper off and broke all the tabs / metal hangers, guard clips etc. YAYYYYYYYY.

Fortunately, it was just by chance I knew the tow truck driver from a previous life with my S2000 and NSX history and he's offered up full insurance on his end... Ironically, it was a brand new bumper from Youi, and will now, again have to be replaced... but this time under RACQ insurance, and not Youi...

Car is now at Brisbane BMW to deal with, fix the steering lock malfunction and whatever else, provide me an invoice to forward onto both Youi for the non-start issue, and RACQ for the bumper (front & Rear as the rear was scratched by the tow rope) / front guard assessment, replacement and repair...

Thankfully the front lip still hasn't arrived from Germany, so it wasn't painted or fitted at the time of the go-jack ripping the bumper off and smashing it also. Thats the upside, right?

#badluckcontinues

[woosh]

Your luck will change no doubt. This small period is just testing your resolve. You've handled it well so far, I'd see that more as the positive outcome than anything else.

[MJ80.]

Jesus christ iv never heard of somone getting so fucked over.

[_ink]

Man I feel for you, I know them feels.

But you seem to be in a relatively good spirit about it, keep that chin up!

[Socket]

+1 above. By far the worse run of bad luck ever. On the upside the car is out of that carpark. My out gotta get a break soon mate. Ps how much was the parking fee? Are you sending that to youi too ? Lel