Car keeps losing complete power....

WRichieX · 12-04-2014, 03:23 PM

So guys, I need some help. My car keeps losing power everytime I shut off the car. I manually go in the trunk and mess around with the negative connection on the battery and then it turns on. I know it's something to do with wiring on the battery, but I retightened the connection on the battery and it still keeps doing it. Anything else that I should be checking?

GoRomeo · 12-04-2014, 03:26 PM

I believe there is a power cable recall. Call you local dealership or look here in the forum for more info. Good luck!

farax330D · 12-08-2014, 05:06 PM

Hi WRichieX,

Any news from the dealers? I would suggest it's a bad ground between the car and the battery... Also excessive tightening can damage the battery internally..

WRichieX · 12-09-2014, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

I believe there is a power cable recall. Call you local dealership or look here in the forum for more info. Good luck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by farax330D

Hi WRichieX,

Any news from the dealers? I would suggest it's a bad ground between the car and the battery... Also excessive tightening can damage the battery internally..

I haven't had a chance to call the dealer. Will be doing that tomorrow. I'll keep you posted.

NightStalker · 12-09-2014, 10:36 PM

Keep us posted...mines does the same. I have it disconnected at the moment

Does your cars auto start button stay lit?

WRichieX · 02-09-2015, 01:21 PM

Hey guys, I finally took my car to the dealership for this issue. Embarrassing but all they did was tighten the positive cable as apparently it was a little loose. Now I have no problems. weird because I did check the cables and tightened it as well. Charged me $70 to do that. But they also hit my car on something so they are repainting the front bumper. So I guess I don't feel too bad about the $70 charge. lol

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WRichieX Major 79 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 07 335i e93 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E93 [0.00]	Car keeps losing complete power.... So guys, I need some help. My car keeps losing power everytime I shut off the car. I manually go in the trunk and mess around with the negative connection on the battery and then it turns on. I know it's something to do with wiring on the battery, but I retightened the connection on the battery and it still keeps doing it. Anything else that I should be checking? __________________ 07 BMW 335i E93 6MT (Praying neighborhood doesn't get flooded...again) 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT (Flooded) 08 Audi TT 2.0T DSG (Flooded) 03 Subaru WRX 5MT (Flooded)
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 956 Rep 3,837 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	I believe there is a power cable recall. Call you local dealership or look here in the forum for more info. Good luck!
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farax330D Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2005 MSport 330d Facelift Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: west london iTrader: (0)	Hi WRichieX, Any news from the dealers? I would suggest it's a bad ground between the car and the battery... Also excessive tightening can damage the battery internally..
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NightStalker ✰ 267 Rep 2,741 Posts Drives: Audi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York City iTrader: (12)	Keep us posted...mines does the same. I have it disconnected at the moment Does your cars auto start button stay lit?
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WRichieX Major 79 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 07 335i e93 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E93 [0.00]	Hey guys, I finally took my car to the dealership for this issue. Embarrassing but all they did was tighten the positive cable as apparently it was a little loose. Now I have no problems. weird because I did check the cables and tightened it as well. Charged me $70 to do that. But they also hit my car on something so they are repainting the front bumper. So I guess I don't feel too bad about the $70 charge. lol __________________ 07 BMW 335i E93 6MT (Praying neighborhood doesn't get flooded...again) 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT (Flooded) 08 Audi TT 2.0T DSG (Flooded) 03 Subaru WRX 5MT (Flooded)
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