Time for new battery on Nov 2004 3.0d?

[TerminatorX5]

for the load test, do a search for cluster tests - during the test, throw as many load users as possible, the heated seats, heated steeering wheel, A/C or heater - they put more load on the engine and alternator...

if you buy the correct type/size battery, it will have a vent tube already there, there is NO need to puncture any holes... As a matter of fact, do NOT puncture holes in the battery that is not designed for a hole, you may have some serious problems, ranging from health issues to car problems...

[omodos]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

for the load test, do a search for cluster tests - during the test, throw as many load users as possible, the heated seats, heated steeering wheel, A/C or heater - they put more load on the engine and alternator...

if you buy the correct type/size battery, it will have a vent tube already there, there is NO need to puncture any holes... As a matter of fact, do NOT puncture holes in the battery that is not designed for a hole, you may have some serious problems, ranging from health issues to car problems...

ok thanks for all the input, if i do manage to get to test no. 9. for the battery test, what voltage range if any should i be seeing as i turn on off devices headlights radio etc ?

[omodos]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

for the load test, do a search for cluster tests - during the test, throw as many load users as possible, the heated seats, heated steeering wheel, A/C or heater - they put more load on the engine and alternator...

if you buy the correct type/size battery, it will have a vent tube already there, there is NO need to puncture any holes... As a matter of fact, do NOT puncture holes in the battery that is not designed for a hole, you may have some serious problems, ranging from health issues to car problems...

ok thanks for all the input, if i do manage to get to test no. 9. for the battery test, what voltage range if any should i be seeing as i turn on off devices headlights radio etc ?

[omodos]

this is from a DIY in the how to portion, seems a bit more condensed as a guide, although still not sure what voltage should be seeing:

went on to see what all of them did.The following from 750i.de :
"Turn ignition to pos. II
Push

right button in the instrument cluster and keep it pushed. You will
first see "Check Control OK", some seconds later you will see "Test
Nr.01"
Push the left button on the instrument cluster to see the
car's identification number. Add the 5 digits together and write down
that number, you will need it for unlocking all the functions. Example:
DG23278 will lead to 2+3+2+7+8 = 22
Push the right button until you see "Test Nr.19"
Push left button until you see the number that is equal to the one you calculated above
Push right button again "
This will give you access to all the tests.