Kinda disappointed in the X today

[c4racer]

The battery just failed in my Corvette after 3.5 years. So you did well. Cold weather is very hard on them. I had just been up in the mountains where it was rather cold. And then with no warning after eating lunch I come out and nothing - no crank. Luckily I was in the parking lot of my neighborhood auto parts store, so I was back up and running in about 30 min!! Only warning it gave me was a bit hard cranking, but it was subtle. Now that I have a fresh batt the cranking goes much quicker and I realize that the batt had been getting weak. But no other warnings. BTDT countless times - batteries just fail w/o much warning....

[Cisc0]

I'm in need of a new battery being that mine is 8 years old. I guess I've been lucky that I have not gotten stranded somewhere, but before it bites in me in the a$$ I'd rather handle that now.

What batteries do you guys recommend other than OEM?

Thank you in advance.

[mywidebody02]

The only light for the battery I found was on the battery and mine was out and even after charge was out. It's supposed to go yellow if bad and green if good.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by Cisc0

I'm in need of a new battery being that mine is 8 years old. I guess I've been lucky that I have not gotten stranded somewhere, but before it bites in me in the a$$ I'd rather handle that now.

What batteries do you guys recommend other than OEM?

Thank you in advance.

Pages of Threads here, on battery brands, DIY, etc...
Here's one I started, with add'l excellent info posts in the thread:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...apped-out.html

And, many like DuraLast from Autozone, Werker or Rayovac from Batteries Plus, etc., Sears batts, etc.
Depends on what you have available in NYC area. Be sure it's the proper amp hr, CA, CCA, etc. as your orig battery.
And, hopefully it is fully & slowly charged when you buy it.
Cake DIY, on a sunny, warmer day, in less than 30 mins.
GL, mD

Make certain it is the exact match

[TwinsPoppa]

Plenty of DIYs done for this so not meant to be one. Here are some pics of the old one, new one, and some tips.

Old battery seems to be the original BMW battery. Bought the 2004 X Oct 2008 - is now Dec 2010. Sorry for the crappy cell pics.

Original battery (white) next to new battery (black)


Original battery made in the USA


Original battery specs - 90AH & 720 CCA


New battery is World Source One and made in the USA - 100AH & 900 CCA. Cost $137 including tax. Pro-rated warranty which I can't remember but I think was either 48 months or 60 months. Was trying to use an Interstate MTP-93 but the shop couldn't get it today and I couldn't wait.


Found a piece of black rubber/plastic at the bottom near the battery hold down. It has a reinforcing metal in it (look at the end). I don't know where it came from. I put it back on the bottom of the battery hold down clamp.


Found the lock clip loose under the battery hold down. I tried to put the battery hold down and align it with the clip just sitting in the battery well. After several frustrating tries, figured out that its supposed to hold the battery hold down clamp like in the pic. DOH!


New battery installed. This battery came vented on both sides so I used the supplied plug on the other end and just connected the old vent tube. Pic of the original battery installed (white).


You only need a 13mm socket to loosen 2 bolts and 2 nuts for the brace above the battery (mine also holds the air compressor). The nuts on the battery cable and the head on the battery clamp down uses 10mm.

Afterwards, clear the yellow triangle 4x4 light by turning the steering wheel completely left then all the way right.

Oh .. some pics with the new X6M wheels and Vreds.

[indianapolisX5]

"Oh .. some pics with the new X6M wheels and Vreds."


The X6M rims look badass bolted on there. Awesome stance. Very nice.

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by indianapolisX5

"Oh .. some pics with the new X6M wheels and Vreds."


The X6M rims look badass bolted on there. Awesome stance. Very nice.

Thanks! While I do prefer the looks of the M5 reps that I had on prior, it seems just as many people like these X6M reps too.

I'll have to update my sig with new pics.

[Freddy]

just had mine changed 2 weeks ago as well, had a few lights pop up, none were saying anything about the battery, but i knew from past posts that as the battery goes it usually causes all kinds of weird little code throws or quirks

[Wayne's World]

Mine is going on 5 years and I know its failing. It's discharged rather quickly and after being parked in the cold for a few hours, gives me a not so easy crank. I'm debating replacing it as we're not even in the middle of winter yet but I also want to trade the car in. I believe I can use the same battery in the E70 but unless I purchase the E70 and not trade it in (which is unlikely), i will have bought a new battery for the dealer. Which is near blasphemous.

[4MoJoe]

Mine went about a month ago, just shy by 3 months of being 7 years old. And there was no warning, went to start it one morning and all these funky dash lights and then nothing.

I got the 900 cca Interstate brand battery; installed at about about $230-ish I believe. Interstate warranty is really great and my indy uses them exclusively. 85 month warranty - from Interstates website - "Within 30 months of the date of original purchase, batteries with a total warranty of 85 months will be replaced free of charge (except for taxes and legislatively-imposed fees, where applicable).*" Then warranty is pro-rated.

I knew I was on borrowed time tho....was just fainting at the replacement cost.