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ButterzM, is yours still working fine? (It's been 4+ weeks, right?)
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Have any of you considered VoltPhreaks batteries, light way and cut off switch. I recently installed one in my ride testing period has begun. If anyone of you has a VoltPhreaks battery installed in a current M3 E92 please advise of current operations and failures..thanks.
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You'd be arrogant if you didn't know wtf you were talking about. You really need to chill, dam, being pissed of all the time must be exhausting. The problem is that you attack posters with such vitriol that you scare off other opinions that might add to thread and add to all of our learning. Why not dial it down 2 notches ask the questions but stop the ranting posts. |
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A question and a comment. Question: Manual says after disconnecting battery, moonroof would need to be 'reset' by dealer, as it'd only tilt but not open. Is this true? Do any of you know how to 'reset' it? Thx.
Comment: How in the world did my car last 10 months on the lot without ruining the battery? I have to say after 12 hours driving it home, it took 24 hours for my BMW charger (like a Battery Tender+) to fully charge the battery. I guess it's safe to assume it'll have a diminished life, correct? Dealer said they don't charge batteries on cars on the lot. And to make matters worse, my only local dealer said if I don't drive the car daily (I won't, by a long shot), warranty wouldn't cover a failure, even when I charge it every week as a minimum. Nice. Comments welcome. Good day folks. |
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Can't help you with your sunroof question as I don't have one...
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And if battery wasn't replaced before I bought car (wish a dealer could check my VIN to make sure), I'm impressed. My car has all options, and it takes a while for the charger to turn green after just a week idle. I don't think a 1.25A charger can desulfate a battery, but maybe it does. Certainly hope so. Thanks again. |
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1. The vehicle electrical system is "Customer ready", dependent on the vehicle model: - The battery main disconnect switch has been removed; and - The vehicle has been taken out of Transport Mode using the BMW Diagnosis System. 1.1 Vehicle goes into storage (back lot) A four-week charging cycle and calendar have been established for these cases. The vehicle arrives, marked with a color-coded round sticker on the windshield. The respective color (one out of four possible colors) designates that the vehicle's battery must be charged in accordance with the new calendar on a four-week cycle. Also, the vehicle is received with a BATTERY LOG FORM. This form has to be completed upon receipt, and subsequently has to be filed in the BATTERY CHARGE LOG (binder) under the applicable color-coded section. All vehicles identified by their respective sheets in one section will have to be recharged in that week. 1.2 Vehicle goes into showroom or new vehicle display A four-week charging cycle will not suffice, due to the increased current draw imposed on the battery. This is because of frequent usage of the vehicle's electrical components (demonstrations, product familiarization, etc.). Use an approved battery charger (recommended charging unit: Deutronic DBL 430) or an external power supply whenever the vehicle is in the showroom. Please fill in section "A" of the BATTERY LOG FORM upon receipt of the vehicle. Further, the battery voltage should be monitored, depending on the extent of customer traffic if the vehicle is subjected to or used for demonstrations. (Maximum: 1 check per day; minimum: 1 check per week.) The battery has to be recharged as frequently as necessary to ensure that the open circuit voltage never drops below 12.3 V . Please note every instance of recharging on the BATTERY LOG FORM, section "C". Please file the BATTERY LOG FORM in the BATTERY CHARGE LOG (binder) under the section "SHOWROOM", to provide an instant overview of the charging activities on these vehicles at all times. 2. The battery draw has been minimized for storage purposes, dependent on the vehicle model: - Either the battery main disconnect switch remains on the vehicle in the "OFF" position; or - The vehicle is still in Transport Mode. With the battery draw minimized, a 12-week charging cycle can be followed. Please use section "D" of the BATTERY LOG FORM to document every occurrence of charging. Please fill in section "A" of the BATTERY LOG FORM upon receipt of the vehicle. The new windshield labels can be used to track these vehicles, with the exception of those vehicles bearing a "yellow" label. These yellow labels have to be removed and replaced by one of the three applicable colors. Please file the BATTERY LOG FORM in the BATTERY CHARGE LOG (binder) and also under the "SHOWROOM" section. 3. Used vehicles Used vehicles in BMW center inventory should be monitored and recharged according to the above principles. There is no reason why the battery maintenance should be neglected, since poor reliability of a pre-owned BMW may deter a customer from buying a new one at a later date. The above guidelines for proper battery maintenance are meant to provide maximum flexibility for every BMW center. Regional BMW personnel will be happy to assist with setting up an effective charging and monitoring program. IMPORTANT : Always use the BMW Battery Tester ( SI B04 25 02) to evaluate a battery's state of charge. On vehicles equipped with maintenance-free batteries (with integrated hydrometer - "Magic Eye"), under certain circumstances (vehicle parked for an extensive period of time) due to electrolyte density stratification inside the battery, the internal hydrometer ("Magic Eye") may remain black after recharging even though the battery tester shows it to be fully charged. Such batteries are fully serviceable. Replace the battery if the battery acid level is too low (Magic Eye light yellow). Since BMW uses only maintenance-free or AGM batteries, DO NOT ADD DISTILLED WATER! If, at any time, the battery open circuit voltage should drop below 12.0 V , this battery MUST BE SCRAPPED, and the vehicle battery MUST BE REPLACED |
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Initialization of slide/tilt sunroof (SHD) The slide/tilt sunroof is initialized as follows: Press the slide/tilt sunroof switch for at least 15 seconds to switch position Lift and hold it down. Only let go of the slide/tilt sunroof switch after the SHD has moved to all positions and has come to a standstill. |
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05-27-2009, 02:45 AM | #100 | |
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I challenge you to show me my "ignorant" post or comments. When I do make them I'm very well capable and willing to admit doing so. On this topic, I simply disagree. Pointing out a differing opinion, different standard of evidence, a different approach or simply calling someone incorrect, incomplete or mistaken is neither arrogant nor ignorant. I think it is time for you to worry about your own posts as opposed to classifying mine. If you are scared by a difference of opinion or an opinionated and scientific approach to things about all I can say is too bad. P.S. I'm "mad" during about 2% of my posts. I think you mistake firm and matter of fact with mad. |
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Well if you email this guy he'll give you all the info you need, its only 5lbs battery Tony Hawng. Email @ tony@voltphreaks.com He recommended this one to me, but M3 might be different. https://s.p10.hostingprod.com/@www.v...products_id=81 Goodluck, don't be discouraged by the prices they have a very decent warranty. They have even warranted them for 5 years. GL |
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05-27-2009, 07:21 AM | #102 | |
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These are really expensive batteries. Plus, my understanding is that they really suffer in the cold. What has your experience been? However, the nice thing is that it has a low voltage cutoff so it won't be fully drained by the car's systems when parked. A larger one for $1.7k: https://p10.secure.hostingprod.com/@...ec51c9649962d2
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No acutally I should've stated its a E46 325i, and so far she hasn't lashed out at me with all the mods I have done to it. I do have an additional amp, module for iPod video, and some other electronics hooked up. SO far thank god she hasn't said anything yet about having to push the button. When I replaced the dead battery, it did immediately start up one time and that was at cut off level power. After I took a 3 hour trip the following morning I didn't have any other problems with keeping the charge. So I'm thinking I broke it in good.
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Finally got my new (replacement) 3121 yesterday from Braille. Factory claimed voltage was 12.99. It was only 12.77 when I tested it (with a nice high end multimeter, by the way). The voltage when installed has since fluctuated (before and after a couple short drives) by over 0.5 volts with the lowest reading at 12.11 this morning. Despite the fairly low reading the most obvious tell tell sign of problems with the last battery - the clock and trip odometer being reset - have not shown up yet. I certainly need to do a longer drive and see what the voltage is just after that. It is definitely strange that the voltage is getting so low but the prior problems have not shown up. I am not too optimistic at this point.
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After many days of fairly trouble free use my new B3121 is back to the same old shortcomings. To be fair I do often let my car sit for 2 nights in a row without use. After doing this today my trip odometer reset to 0 and the clock once again "forgot" the time. It is my opinion that this battery will be an OK solution only if 2 criteria are met:
1. The car is used everyday. 2. You are in a warm weather climate. The math still does not add up to me as to why this unit doesn't work better with a longer reserve time but it clearly isn't. I am going to pursue something in the range of 40-60 Ah. |
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