battery dead?

baron · 09-17-2007, 12:30 PM

I went on a two week trip and when I came back, my car wouldn't start. Jump started the car it was fine until it triggered a code for transmission malfunction. I hope it was just related to the battery. Wasn't able to restart the car again since the battery wasn't charged up enough. Will try again when I go home tonight.

Is it normal for the battery to be discharged so quickly, in just 2 weeks? I have driven many cars that has not been started in 2 to 4 weeks without any issues.

Thanks,
Baron

Bimmer335i · 09-17-2007, 12:35 PM

Hmm..that's interesting. Usually batteries don't go dead after a 2-week sitting, but I guess sometimes you might get a defective batt.

All my previous cars never had this issue and I traveled and deployed alot back in the days too, anywhere from 3 days to 6 weeks and every time I came home and the car started!

Keep us posted on that battery thing...hopefully you get some good explanation from the dealership.

baron · 09-17-2007, 02:14 PM

I found this from an older tread:

Thanks for everyone's reply. Sounds like it is everyone’s the consensus to have the dealer recharge the battery is good enough. Although I was at the dealership already when I read all your messages, that is exactly what I asked. They spent a good 2 hours recharging it.

"2) When the battery is drained, you'll get two error messages from the car due to low voltage: Steering wheel lock and transmission malfunction."

Hopefully the error message will go away after the battery is fully charged. Probably want to avoid taking my car to the dealer since I have the procede.

Baron

geeman · 09-17-2007, 05:23 PM

I had a battery failure after 2 weeks.

baron · 09-18-2007, 12:39 AM

Lets say if the battery was discharged, how much driving does it take to bring it up to full charge?

Thanks,
Baron

toofasttooslow · 09-18-2007, 12:54 AM

I think the batteries they put in these things are lacking in quality. I always hear my alternator whine even with accessories off. My other vehicles it only whines when I have the stereo, lights, ac, etc going at the same time.

Bimmer335i · 09-18-2007, 01:03 PM

And according to the owner's manual, they say the battery's supposed to last a lifetime...

Gort · 09-18-2007, 01:52 PM

I have left mine sit over two weeks several times and it always started right up afterward.

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baron Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 528i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	battery dead? I went on a two week trip and when I came back, my car wouldn't start. Jump started the car it was fine until it triggered a code for transmission malfunction. I hope it was just related to the battery. Wasn't able to restart the car again since the battery wasn't charged up enough. Will try again when I go home tonight. Is it normal for the battery to be discharged so quickly, in just 2 weeks? I have driven many cars that has not been started in 2 to 4 weeks without any issues. Thanks, Baron __________________ 2011 BMW 528i 2009 Nissan GTR
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Bimmer335i Major 49 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 07 Sparkling Graphite 335i Sed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA US iTrader: (0)	Hmm..that's interesting. Usually batteries don't go dead after a 2-week sitting, but I guess sometimes you might get a defective batt. All my previous cars never had this issue and I traveled and deployed alot back in the days too, anywhere from 3 days to 6 weeks and every time I came home and the car started! Keep us posted on that battery thing...hopefully you get some good explanation from the dealership. __________________ Enjoy the ride!
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baron Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 528i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	I found this from an older tread: Thanks for everyone's reply. Sounds like it is everyone’s the consensus to have the dealer recharge the battery is good enough. Although I was at the dealership already when I read all your messages, that is exactly what I asked. They spent a good 2 hours recharging it. "2) When the battery is drained, you'll get two error messages from the car due to low voltage: Steering wheel lock and transmission malfunction." Hopefully the error message will go away after the battery is fully charged. Probably want to avoid taking my car to the dealer since I have the procede. Baron __________________ 2011 BMW 528i 2009 Nissan GTR
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geeman Private 10 Rep 71 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	I had a battery failure after 2 weeks.
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baron Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 528i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Lets say if the battery was discharged, how much driving does it take to bring it up to full charge? Thanks, Baron __________________ 2011 BMW 528i 2009 Nissan GTR
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toofasttooslow Galactic Emperor 75 Rep 801 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	I think the batteries they put in these things are lacking in quality. I always hear my alternator whine even with accessories off. My other vehicles it only whines when I have the stereo, lights, ac, etc going at the same time.
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Bimmer335i Major 49 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 07 Sparkling Graphite 335i Sed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA US iTrader: (0)	And according to the owner's manual, they say the battery's supposed to last a lifetime... __________________ Enjoy the ride!
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Gort Klaatu Barada Nikto 30 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: 2017 X3-35i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: A Bipolar Planet iTrader: (0)	I have left mine sit over two weeks several times and it always started right up afterward.
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