Car is totally dead.

ghlaw · 09-14-2012, 09:04 AM

Got into my 2012 535 this morning and it would not start. Inside lights are very dim. Waiting to get it towed. Has anyone had this issue?

mrcamp · 09-14-2012, 02:20 PM

Yeah. Sounds like a dead battery. That's strange on such a new car though. When was the last time you drove it?

AP · 09-14-2012, 02:49 PM

yeh not right.
For refence my car generally doesn't see any use during the week and is only used at weekends and no issues and to be honest I'd not expect any.
I've also not driven it for 2 weeks without any issue.
Something obviosuly causing a drain , finding that might be difficult but the obvious to check that the interior lights are not on and you have nothing plugged in. Thats the limit of my expertise!

gspannu · 09-14-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ghlaw

Got into my 2012 535 this morning and it would not start. Inside lights are very dim. Waiting to get it towed. Has anyone had this issue?

Some F10 have battery issues. Dealers are aware of this but the fix is not available yet. Some electronic systems on the car keep draining the battery - hence the flat battery.

My dealer said that the fix is due in 6-8 weeks.

sali · 09-14-2012, 08:12 PM

I had this issue when I did not drive long distance for weeks. The batteries are charged with F1 KERS like system and if you don't drive adequate distance/brake, the batteries may drain especially if you leave a small light on (the middle console if left slightly open, the light will remain on).

ghlaw · 09-14-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gspannu

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Originally Posted by ghlaw

Got into my 2012 535 this morning and it would not start. Inside lights are very dim. Waiting to get it towed. Has anyone had this issue?

Some F10 have battery issues. Dealers are aware of this but the fix is not available yet. Some electronic systems on the car keep draining the battery - hence the flat battery.

My dealer said that the fix is due in 6-8 weeks.

That explains. I drove it the day before and I am sure I didn't leave anything on. The car is at the dealership but they haven't looked at it yet.

JCs F10 · 09-15-2012, 04:58 AM

Get a ctek smart charger. I spliced its quick snap connetion onto my terminals and leave it on winter cycle so all I have to do is pop the trunk and plug it in to the charger in my garage when the car is sitting for a while

mrcamp · 09-15-2012, 08:09 PM

I drive mine only on the weekends as well, however I use a battery tender on the days it's not driven. So, I connect it on Sunday night and remove it on Friday night or Saturday morning.

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender.../dp/B00068XCQU

alex_c · 09-15-2012, 08:13 PM

I've left my car for over 3 weeks in my garage and it has started perfectly every single time.

Make sure you DON'T leave the keys inside. That's a sure way to drain the battery.

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ghlaw Enlisted Member 6 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2012 535xi, Sports Package Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: U.S iTrader: (0)	Car is totally dead. Got into my 2012 535 this morning and it would not start. Inside lights are very dim. Waiting to get it towed. Has anyone had this issue?
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mrcamp Private 1 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 535ix Feb build Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Yeah. Sounds like a dead battery. That's strange on such a new car though. When was the last time you drove it?
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AP Major General 2774 Rep 5,089 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	yeh not right. For refence my car generally doesn't see any use during the week and is only used at weekends and no issues and to be honest I'd not expect any. I've also not driven it for 2 weeks without any issue. Something obviosuly causing a drain , finding that might be difficult but the obvious to check that the interior lights are not on and you have nothing plugged in. Thats the limit of my expertise!
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sali Private First Class 16 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 18 911, 16 Range Rover Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I had this issue when I did not drive long distance for weeks. The batteries are charged with F1 KERS like system and if you don't drive adequate distance/brake, the batteries may drain especially if you leave a small light on (the middle console if left slightly open, the light will remain on).
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JCs F10 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 3.0 528i Msport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Get a ctek smart charger. I spliced its quick snap connetion onto my terminals and leave it on winter cycle so all I have to do is pop the trunk and plug it in to the charger in my garage when the car is sitting for a while
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mrcamp Private 1 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 535ix Feb build Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I drive mine only on the weekends as well, however I use a battery tender on the days it's not driven. So, I connect it on Sunday night and remove it on Friday night or Saturday morning. http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender.../dp/B00068XCQU
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alex_c Private 15 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2011 f10 535i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I've left my car for over 3 weeks in my garage and it has started perfectly every single time. Make sure you DON'T leave the keys inside. That's a sure way to drain the battery. __________________ 2012 535i \| Built 8/25˜9/07 2011 \| Delivered 10-15-2011 \| Carbon Black \| Oyster Black Dakota Leather \| M-Sport Pkg \| Luxury Seating Pkg \| Premium Pkg \| Premium Sound Pkg \| Technology Pkg \| Sport Auto Trans. \| Split Fold-Down Seats \| Heated Seats \| Side & Top View Cameras \| Heads-Up Display \| BMW Apps \| Black Panel Display \| Trunk Lip Spoiler \| Hardwire V1 \| Kitchen Sink Pkg...
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