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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: chewy2 on Jan 23, 2012 7:03:45 PM
Does anybody know what the cost of registering a new battery might be?
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [busiris]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jan 23, 2012 5:34:25 PM
apparently even BMW is not quite sure what strange phenomena might occur. For instance, your sunroof could stop working. The scanner has to figure all this out. Here's what ALLDATA says: (ALLDATA PRO is for all types of mechanics, not just the ones at BMW dealerships.) "IMPORTANT: The scope of application of some systems may be restricted after a power supply interruption. Likewise, individual settings may be lost. Settings or activations ... Read More
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [bhill2]
Written by: busiris on Jan 23, 2012 2:55:02 PM
So exactly what represents 'registering' a battery? It sounds like it involves introducing the charging system to the battery's quirks and limitations to that it doesn't fry the thing. Am I right? Partially.... Mr_Shiftright pretty much nailed it. Different battery construction types have differences in their optimum charge rates, how they discharge, etc., and "registration" gives the on-board computer the info it needs to program charging rates, etc. I haven't had ... Read More
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [bhill2]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jan 22, 2012 10:56:47 AM
Well they call it registering but really any competent and well-equipped indie shop should be able to do this. You have to hook up the scanner, clear all the codes and then check into, and possibly program, (dial in) various systems so that they work properly. So maybe the dealer quote was for dealer shop time rates, which as you know can be $$$.
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [srs_49]
Written by: hemanthh on Jan 22, 2012 5:48:18 AM
Prior to getting the 330xi, I had a Honda Prelude for about 12 years. Cant remember changing the battery even once. Maybe once, I just dont remember. I left it on a friends driveway, all winter one time and still had no issues starting it up. Of course, my friend claimed that he would drive it out once in a while to keep the battery juiced up, and I do believe ... Read More
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [busiris]
Written by: bhill2 on Jan 22, 2012 1:13:54 AM
So exactly what represents 'registering' a battery? It sounds like it involves introducing the charging system to the battery's quirks and limitations to that it doesn't fry the thing. Am I right?
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: busiris on Jan 20, 2012 2:27:00 PM
If its a 2006, then its included in the E9x series. As far as I know (and, sometimes I don't know very much), all E9x series require battery registration, and BMW dealers are (with few exceptions) the only shops than can do this. So, the Piper (in this case, BMW) is probably going to "get his due". One poster's experience (from another forum... I hope this will be allowed, since its ... Read More
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [kyfdx]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jan 20, 2012 1:48:21 PM
do not tweak the noses of the gods.... :P
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [puffin1]
Written by: kyfdx on Jan 20, 2012 1:37:58 PM
I'm on the original battery in my car... Six years old and counting...
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [stickguy]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jan 20, 2012 1:25:24 PM
Below freezing, a battery can lose up to 40% of its power. So if it's 'good enough' for 32 and above, it may not be at 20 and below.
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: stickguy on Jan 20, 2012 1:12:18 PM
Try Walmart. They have good batteries. Quite possible they carry one for a 3 series. Or autozone. Sears. it's just a battery, even if it is in the trunk!
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [puffin1]
Written by: srs_49 on Jan 20, 2012 11:44:48 AM
Who keeps a battery 7 years? That'll be me, or even longer . My (almost) 21 year old Sentra is only on it's second battery. The '87 BMW I got rid of in the fall was still on the battery my son put in back in 2001. My 2005 truck still has the factory battery in it.
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [hemanthh]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jan 20, 2012 11:37:42 AM
Well we all want to pry your fingers away from your checkbook and get you to buy a new battery. :P Anyone have ideas for him as to how to avoid the dealer's rather pricey specimen?
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [puffin1]
Written by: hemanthh on Jan 20, 2012 11:26:36 AM
Thanks all! I just jumped the car, and it did start up. The all-wheel drive symbol seems to be gone as well. It is a 5-6 year old car, but I drive sparingly, so have low mileage. Looks like I hadnt driven for more than a week and the weather has dipped to the 20's with a couple of exceptionally cold nights and that did the battery in. Hope it keeps ... Read More
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [srs_49]
Written by: puffin1 on Jan 20, 2012 11:11:39 AM
Who keeps a battery 7 years? ;)
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [busiris]
Written by: srs_49 on Jan 19, 2012 9:27:00 AM
I'm with busiris and hemanthh. 6 or 7 year old battery + very cold => weak output
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [hemanthh]
Written by: busiris on Jan 18, 2012 7:00:42 PM
If you have the original battery in the car, the likely hood is a defective battery. Can you jump start the car? If so, it's the battery 99% of the time.
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [hemanthh]
Written by: paddy159 on Jan 18, 2012 2:09:46 PM
It could be the battery. Rapid continuous clicking is the type of sound you get from a solenoid when the voltage is too low to fully engage it. Also, automotive batteries only last so long. 7 years is about average for a battery. A lot of shops will test your battery for free. Have you got AAA or other roadservice like that? Can you get your hands on a voltmeter? If ... Read More
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2006 BMW 330xi will not start
Written by: hemanthh on Jan 18, 2012 1:07:27 PM
Hi, My 330xi has low mileage about 24k. After a cold night, it wont start. With the clutch down and the key in, when I press the start button, I hear a constant clicking sound, but the engine wont kick in. The dash board lights flicker on for a bit and some of them stay on, which is why Im thinking maybe it is not the battery? The 4X4 symbol came ... Read More
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [puffin1]
Written by: Firebird_EOU on Jan 28, 2012 8:29:18 PM
My 2006 330xi has 120k miles and still on original battery, it's garage kept so no more (so far) starting in the morning and this winter it's pretty warm. Also I'd drive 80 miles a day 75% highway so the battery gets charged. Do a search for E90 Duralast 47-DL http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2098929
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Re: 2006 BMW 330xi will not start [chewy2]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jan 24, 2012 10:18:55 AM
Well just reading that description, and considering what it might take to physically remove and install the battery, this can't be more than ...what....1.5 hours total? So where I live that's $200 + the battery.
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Re: True Cost to Own 335i [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: roadburner on Jan 11, 2011 1:05:31 PM
Well this is your particular good fortune--however, you aren't really calculating TCO correctly. It states: "The Edmunds Inc. True Cost to Own� (TCO) pricing system calculates the additional costs you may not have included when considering your next vehicle purchase. These extra costs include: depreciation, interest on your loan, taxes and fees, insurance premiums, fuel costs, maintenance, and repairs. " Sorry, but I DID calculate my figures correctly. Check the 2006 ... Read More
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Re: True Cost to Own 335i [bobtheb]
Written by: roadburner on Jan 11, 2011 10:19:01 AM
I think those TCO numbers are way off. My wife drives a 2004 X3 that we've owned since 12/05; it was a CPO with 16,600 miles on the clock. Now at 107,000 miles, it has needed exactly one repair(an SRS sensor under warranty). The brakes were replaced at 60K and the tires have been replaced twice. The total I've spent on maintenance and repairs is $3650- and that number includes $700 ... Read More
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Programming a car battery???
Written by: taxesquire on Jan 7, 2011 7:37:33 AM
Do BMW batteries really need to be programmed? Had to have my 2007 335i towed today because even after jumpstarting, the car wouldn't keep running. Was told that if I need a new battery, the cost would be around $350. Was told that while I could get my own battery, I'd need BMW to "program it" - I forget the specific reason given, but was told that unless programmed, the batter ... Read More
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2006 E90 steering wheel locked
Written by: Firebird_EOU on Jan 3, 2011 9:27:34 AM
It turned red and prevented me from starting the engine. Tried wiggling the steering wheel, open/close doors, have it towed to BMW dealership. This is the 2nd time it happened after the dealership replaced the steering column at 38k miles (now 99k miles). I am going to ask BMW for a good will repair. Is there a way to disable the "lock" in the steering column? I don't need that feature! ... Read More