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03-03-2010, 04:37 PM
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 But, as with all these little shortcomings, enthusiasts (can anyone say Penguin?) find creative solutions!!!
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03-03-2010, 05:38 PM
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Let's move any further BMW Assist GSM vs CDMA discussion to a thread dedicated to that topic.
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03-03-2010, 06:56 PM
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If you want something unobtrusive, I have the signal dynamics single LED voltage warning installed on one of my motorcycles. With just a single LED to mount/locate, it should not be too hard to wire to a switched power lead and get a rough idea of how the battery/charging system is doing. Motorcycle Battery Gauges & Chargers Turn Signal Module
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Yep, you are correct.
MODEL-CDMA (VERIZON WIRELESS) E60, E61 (5 Series) from SOP to 3/08 E63, E64 (6 Series) from SOP to 3/08 E65, E66 (7 Series) from 3/05 production E70 (X5) vehicles equipped with ZPP (Premium Package) or SA639 (BMW Assist) from SOP to 4/08 E71 (X6) vehicles equipped with ZPP (Premium Package) or SA639 (BMW Assist) from SOP to 4/08 E82, E88 (1 Series) vehicles equipped with ZPP (Premium Package) or SA639 (BMW Assist) from SOP to 3/08 E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) vehicles equipped with ZPP (Premium Package) or SA639 (BMW Assist) from SOP to 3/08 MODEL-GSM (AT&T WIRELESS) E60, E61 (5 Series) from 3/08 E63, E64 (6 Series) from 3/08 E70 (X5) vehicles equipped with ZPP (Premium Package) or SA639 (BMW Assist) from 4/08 E71 (X6) vehicles equipped with ZPP (Premium Package) or SA639 (BMW Assist) from 4/08 E82, E88 (1 Series) vehicles equipped with ZPP (Premium Package) or SA639 (BMW Assist) from 3/08 E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) vehicles equipped with ZPP (Premium Package) or SA639 (BMW Assist) from 3/08 Quote:
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03-03-2010, 07:59 PM
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Great thread and info posts! As someone with the electrical/electronic "knowledge" of only being able to change out/charge a battery and plug in a cord,
I am reading closely, but it is a struggle. Penquin's post above on monitoring voltage is apt: my Vette has a "volt gauge" dial and I can also put up the numerical readout in its very complete digital readout section of the dashboard; my "volts" read as low as 12.9 to 14.8 ish, depending on start up, cruise, did I have the Tender on it, etc. I view it occasionally, scrolling through all the "readouts" the Vette dash provides, but I don't give it much thought and it is not really a concern to my mind. So, I agree on what a gauge or readout would really "offer" for the electrical non-intelligentsia, of which I am a member. Great Thread! BR, mD
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03-03-2010, 08:06 PM
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Nice story P. But, as one mechanoignorant, I certainly would not worry about battery power within a reasonable range. More importantly, I would rather see a lower power condition on a built in gauge than wait for the iDrive or idiot light to tell me it is too late to do anything about (worse yet, get in and no start). But, as with everything: it is what it is and we all still like the vehicle enough to drop the $$ and spend time here chatting!
That said, if anyone wants to save a couple bucks (not much) on the ES5000 Battery booster Pack, look here: http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com...qx/product.htm $125.94 + 9.99 flat rate ship to home (less to a business) and the flat rate applies up to 60 lbs and $400 (over $400 and under 60 lbs ships free). In fact, they have a variety of different units: http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com...x/category.htm and http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com...x/category.htm Last edited by RedRockin; 03-03-2010 at 08:35 PM.
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03-04-2010, 01:02 AM
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Take a look at the 4th listed failure. ?
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03-04-2010, 02:51 AM
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I bought a new '08 335i coupe two years ago. It has NAV, comfort access, no aftermarket anything.
SAME PROBLEM. I would get a low battery warning when trying to start the car. Occasionally when starting the car it would not respond when pushing the start button and there would be a warning signal that looked like a yellow lift indicating the car needed to be checked. The clock would also reset. I just read this thread since I'm looking into an '11 X5. I almost laughed out loud as I told my wife about this thread, since this is exactly what I have experienced. I took my car to the dealer and they kept the car overnight for diagnostics, told me basically nothing wrong but "I don't drive it enough." This is the third car in my garage and I take it out about twice a week for a 10 mile drive, and a 200 mile drive every 2 weeks. Funny thing is I alternate cars and my Lexus RX and VW GTI don't have this problem even though they are driven the same amount. So I bought a battery tender and charge the BMW once every Wednesday. I'm thinking BMWs look and drive great but... This is making me have serious thoughts about buying another BMW. I thought my 335i was just an oddball. Apparently not. Last edited by hensta; 03-04-2010 at 03:08 AM.
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