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Originally Posted by Weasel
Actually there is a service function/test plan called "energy diagnosis" which tells all kind of stuff about the battery etc. It shows the battery charge status for the last week, parking profile for the last week, driving profile for the last week, sleep/draw profile for the last month, etc. So it will actually say how many trips are made within certain mileage ranges. This test plan is mandated to be run for any battery issue by BMWNA warranty dept. and they will not cover batteries that are failed due to nothing other than driving profile... So lying to them won't work, they see all the info stored in the vehicle.
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Good to know...although I wouldn't lie, I'd just not say.
Does the stored driving profile match the criteria in the warranty statement?
My guess is the 'driving profile' software is not as nebulous as the language (I am quoting here):
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"If your X5 xDrive35d is driven only for short
distances of less than 10 miles over a prolonged
period of time, without an occasional drive at
highway speeds, the engine’s charging system
will not maintain the battery. Insufficient use of
the vehicle could result in short term starting
problems and in the long term could damage the
battery."
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It would be interesting to see how BMW applies their software derived rules to the language of the warranty.
Thanks W-
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