New battery fixed it, somewhat suprised

[flynscot]

Car started throwing some codes over the last week or so:
2271 Lambda Probe
A559 Terminal Shutdown
ABEC unknown DTC fault
9CCE Passenger Side Mirror

They were intermittent, some seemed to clear themselves, some I cleared and the came back, some I cleared and they didn't come back.

Read through the forum and misc codes could be a battery issue even with no starting issues.

I can't be sure but thing the battery was the original on a 2009 E90 so, changed out the battery, minor PITA for access, 2 days now and no misc codes.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by flynscot

Car started throwing some codes over the last week or so:
2271 Lambda Probe
A559 Terminal Shutdown
ABEC unknown DTC fault
9CCE Passenger Side Mirror

They were intermittent, some seemed to clear themselves, some I cleared and the came back, some I cleared and they didn't come back.

Read through the forum and misc codes could be a battery issue even with no starting issues.

I can't be sure but thing the battery was the original on a 2009 E90 so, changed out the battery, minor PITA for access, 2 days now and no misc codes.

Interesting. And no "battery under charged" type messages prior to change?

[flynscot]

no, no other indications at all.

[cherry-m3]

Originally Posted by flynscot

Car started throwing some codes over the last week or so:
2271 Lambda Probe
A559 Terminal Shutdown
ABEC unknown DTC fault
9CCE Passenger Side Mirror

They were intermittent, some seemed to clear themselves, some I cleared and the came back, some I cleared and they didn't come back.

Read through the forum and misc codes could be a battery issue even with no starting issues.

I can't be sure but thing the battery was the original on a 2009 E90 so, changed out the battery, minor PITA for access, 2 days now and no misc codes.

I'm having a similar issue. Planning to change mine as well. I'll post back when i do it.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by cherry-m3

I'm having a similar issue. Planning to change mine as well. I'll post back when i do it.

Please do. Have some irritating issues coming and going. Battery is coming 6 years but no sign of problem with that as such.

[///Motown]

make sure they are registered!

i just had mine go out a few days ago. first got the battery symbol upon shutdown and then a few days later got the service lift symbol.

My mechanic said the previous battery that was installed in 2013 (on my 08) hadn't been registered
obviously didn't hurt, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Battery is a pita to install by the way. so awkward leaning in and lifting it in and out!! maybe i just need to spend some time in the gym.
I also should have zip tied all of the cables out of the way to give myself more room. oh well lessons learned...

[CSBM5]

Another apparently common code you'll get with a weak battery is 2B13. I kept clearing it only to have it return shortly thereafter. I thought since my M3 is often on the CTEK smart charger, it wouldn't be a battery issue (charger showed battery tested fine), but right at 6 years old the battery ended up being the reason for the 2B13 code (which is titled something like speed registration).

[INDCISV]

Whoever had my car prior to me unplugged the IBS, when my battery went last month I was throwing a CEL intermittently as well.

[New2Roundel]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Interesting. And no "battery under charged" type messages prior to change?

I never got that message on mine (non-iDrive car)--it just wouldn't turn over one day. I agree though, the battery in these cars is so critical to normal functioning. Low voltage situations really screw with these cars.

[Flying Ace]

it's funny, but this is a common issue across the entire BMW line. My X5 had similar issues (different errors), and when you change the battery and program it, all is good.

[cherry-m3]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Please do. Have some irritating issues coming and going. Battery is coming 6 years but no sign of problem with that as such.

Updating this. I changed the battery and programmed it, everything is normal.

[McSwine]

Forgive me for tagging on here, but I didn't want to start a new thread. I've read thru a bunch of threads for battery replacement and I'm still confused on whether or not there has to be some type of coding after replacement. Can you simply just put a new battery in it and rock on?

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by McSwine

Forgive me for tagging on here, but I didn't want to start a new thread. I've read thru a bunch of threads for battery replacement and I'm still confused on whether or not there has to be some type of coding after replacement. Can you simply just put a new battery in it and rock on?

You should do a battery registration with a new battery as that resets the algorithm for charging the battery. It's a simple process, and it's worth buying something like a Carly unit versus paying even more for a dealer/indy to reset it for you.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by McSwine

Forgive me for tagging on here, but I didn't want to start a new thread. I've read thru a bunch of threads for battery replacement and I'm still confused on whether or not there has to be some type of coding after replacement. Can you simply just put a new battery in it and rock on?

not coding, but battery registration.

[ghostofsenna]

How many years are you guys going on the original battery? Seems like a good preventative maintenance to switch it out and save headaches...