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01-17-2016, 07:44 AM | #1 |
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The check light on the dash won"t hold the clock setting. Then when it resets itself to 0s the warning ! symbol comes on till I reset it again. No big deal but I have to keep checking that warning symbol in case it is something else. I don't think the battery is weak because it does it while driving. Tried numerous setting procedures. I even read the Manual!! Anyone else ever get this?
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01-17-2016, 05:33 PM | #2 |
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Best place to start is get the battery tested anyway.
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01-18-2016, 08:24 AM | #3 |
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Sounds like some kind of system failure to me. This may require a tech to look at it. Do keep us posted.
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01-18-2016, 01:13 PM | #5 |
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^^ you can get anyone who has a load tester to test the battery. However, if you replace the battery it needs to be coded by an indy shop or BMW. I take my batteries to Auto Zone or Advanced Auto. Just make sure they do not close the trunk if they disconnect the battery.
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01-18-2016, 11:03 PM | #6 |
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My voltmeter reads 12.6 v engine off and 14 .7 running. My other car reads 12.7. I think it is getting old. Engine starts right up tho.
If I buy a battery at auto zone and have them install it, can I take it to a dealer for coding after it is installed? Actually with all the peripheral leads and the vent and the coding I think I better have a BMW tech do it all Last edited by Zyal8r; 01-18-2016 at 11:09 PM.. |
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01-19-2016, 01:35 PM | #8 |
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Thanks all,
Was able to drive about 100 mi today without using a/c no fan no radio on. Everything was fine when I left it. Battery is a few years old. Lately the top and the AC and the lights have been getting a lot of use in stop and go traffic so it may be on its last legs. I agree that losing the clock setting seems like a weird symptom. We will see. |
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