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my battery is dying in my 2yr old Z4
i noticed the last couple of weeks my car was losing track of time, it seemed to be a couple of minutes off. then i got an error light at startup about my key being low on battery. today my car completely reset after i attempted to put the top down with key fob. after failing to take the top down with the car off, i started her up, with no hesitation, and time was reset to --:-- and an error icon indicating it is time to take her in for service because of a low battery.
figures, i have only 4 more months left on my lease and BMW is gonna make me pay for a new battery. i talked to the service manager, to make an appt, and said if the battery is defective it is not charge. but the fact i live in hot AZ and i drive a short distance to work (only 20k on my car after 25 months) i have a feeling i am going to have to buy a new one. keep your fingers crossed for me, and i will give you guys a heads up Tuesday evening after i go in for service.
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I thought batteries are included in the maintenance plan for 4 years.
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that is why i called 2 local BMW dealerships, one SA said "not covered", the other said "maybe". so i made my appointment with the SA that said maybe.
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Went through 2 batteries in 4 years on my wife's Lexus. Modern cars draw a lot of juice with their electronics and batteries don't last much beyond 2 years.
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how much does a battery cost for a Z4? @ a BMW dealership?
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Batteries and tires usually do have warranties- their warranties are just from their manufacturers instead of the car's manufacturer. So, Interstate or Bridgestone instead of BMW. Sometimes, the battery is made for BMW by a battery manufacturer (like Interstate). In that case, I'm not too sure how warranty is handled by BMW. Inquire about it, for sure.
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The OEM battery in my Z4 was made by Varta.
A new one is probably around $200 plus the labor to install it and "register" it with the car's computer.
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I just took a look at my warranty booklet for my 2011 Z4, and while the tires of course are listed under exclusions, there is no mention of the battery. So I see no reason to believe it would not be covered under the warranty, and would certainly make that point.
For the point they made of AZ being hot, I think that since they sell the car in AZ they must supply a battery that is fit for the purpose. BMW has different warranty rules for different countries, so sometimes you may get different advise from our friends not in the US. I myself got 'burned' when I bought the Z4 in thinking the top operated slightly differently based on input from Scotland (where it operated the way I was looking for), so sometimes it pays to notice the country of a poster. |
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Unless you live in Alaska, your battery should hold more than 2 years. My dad drove his 535d for 8 years until summer this year and didn't change the battery once. My Audi TT's battery also didn't show any sign of wear after nearly 4 years. My Audi A7 has a sticker on the battery that says that batteries should be changed after 5 years for reliability.
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Unfortunately, you can't change this battery yourself because the computer has to be reset so it knows there's a new battery in the car. Between the battery and labor your prob looking at 400-500 depending on where you live.
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A battery should last longer than 2 years. I agree with 2gumby and bjarne on this one. They will cover brakes but not a battery?
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thanks for all the great data guys!! i changed my appointment to 2pm (MST) tomorrow, so i will have a full report for you guys tomorrow night! wish me luck.
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My SA told me that tires and alignment were the only items that are not included in the maintenance and warranty plan. Maybe in your country they don't include batteries.
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yes, no problem starting! i just have my clock reset and an error message saying "increased battery discharge"?
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well it figures, i am not sure what is going to happen yet. i dropped my car off at 2pm and was told that their is a firmware upgrade they would like to perform, so i was given a loaner. i will keep you guys posted tomorrow when i hear back.
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