"Replace Battery" Warning

DomMuc · 09-17-2023, 10:50 AM

The Tickle Charger is capable to generate 3-5A .. if doors are open an Car ist constantly in "ready-to-switch-igniton-on", Seats are moved, Windows opened an closed... car/ Battery needs a charge up to 20A.. and minimum 8-10A.. so Tickle Charger is the wrong product to use.... so Shop Owes you a new Battery

NoMoreVW · 09-17-2023, 04:37 PM

So I’m having PPF and CC done as soon as I get my M2. Should I just have them disconnect the battery to prevent this?

M_Power Rob · 09-17-2023, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NoMoreVW

So I’m having PPF and CC done as soon as I get my M2. Should I just have them disconnect the battery to prevent this?

No, with a healthy battery it should not be an issue.

NoMoreVW · 09-17-2023, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

No, with a healthy battery it should not be an issue.

Not according to T_U_D…

bluebro · 09-18-2023, 10:56 AM

My partners G29 said ‘replace battery’ on the instrument cluster but it was the key fob battery and not the vehicle battery that needed replacing.

txmav · 09-18-2023, 03:51 PM

I went to the dealership today regarding the "replace battery" warning light...they tested the battery and said it was fine. They cleared the warning light and sent me on my way.

Carefree · 09-18-2023, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by txmav

I went to the dealership today regarding the "replace battery" warning light...they tested the battery and said it was fine. They cleared the warning light and sent me on my way.

Did they charge you anything?

txmav · 09-18-2023, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Carefree

Did they charge you anything?

No, they didn't charge me.

RockCrusher · 09-19-2023, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by txmav

I went to the dealership today regarding the "replace battery" warning light...they tested the battery and said it was fine. They cleared the warning light and sent me on my way.

That's good news. I was afraid the battery had been drained when the car was being worked on. But apparently not.

txmav · 09-19-2023, 09:28 AM

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That's good news. I was afraid the battery had been drained when the car was being worked on. But apparently not.

I really like BMW of Dallas. My sales person is great and the service center has always treated us fairly.

KCuv · 09-19-2023, 12:37 PM

how annoying with a new car.

so is there any downside to leaving the trickle charger on this car the entire winter?

Carefree · 09-19-2023, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KCuv

how annoying with a new car.

so is there any downside to leaving the trickle charger on this car the entire winter?

I’ve done it for 4 years on 2 M240 cars without issues. Both cars still rocking factory battery.

Rx-7ames · 09-19-2023, 11:37 PM

I just went through this. Same exact situation. But my car always started like normal. I had my dealer reset the light. No problem. My battery was never low enough to not start. I haven't had a problem since.

JG13 · 12-05-2023, 05:15 PM

Currently have this issue after getting my car back from PPF. They had it for 4 weeks.

Car has not had any problems starting and I even got it fully charged with a trickle charger. Any way to clear this myself as I still have 1100 miles to go for my break in service and would rather avoid a trip to the dealer until then.

Rx-7ames · 12-06-2023, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JG13

Currently have this issue after getting my car back from PPF. They had it for 4 weeks.

Car has not had any problems starting and I even got it fully charged with a trickle charger. Any way to clear this myself as I still have 1100 miles to go for my break in service and would rather avoid a trip to the dealer until then.

Bimmer Link is what you are looking for. I've never used it, but heard others talking about it.
If I were you though, I would just go to the dealer. They will likely test your battery and let you know if it's OK. Having a dying battery can cause all kinds of weird problems with BMW, and batteries die all the time.

txmav · 12-06-2023, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JG13

Currently have this issue after getting my car back from PPF. They had it for 4 weeks.

Car has not had any problems starting and I even got it fully charged with a trickle charger. Any way to clear this myself as I still have 1100 miles to go for my break in service and would rather avoid a trip to the dealer until then.

When I took my car in for the battery issue, they told me that I could get the 1200 mile service done (at that time or schedule it for a later date) because the car told them that it was time. I only had around 200-300 miles on the car at that time. I decided to wait a bit (at ~700 miles), but I was shocked that I could have done that service so early.

RockCrusher · 12-06-2023, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by txmav

When I took my car in for the battery issue, they told me that I could get the 1200 mile service done (at that time or schedule it for a later date) because the car told them that it was time. I only had around 200-300 miles on the car at that time. I decided to wait a bit (at ~700 miles), but I was shocked that I could have done that service so early.

Agree. A bit of a shock (surprise) that the run in service could be would be done with ~300 miles on the car.

JG13 · 12-06-2023, 08:47 AM

I've set an appointment with the dealer for next week and will try and plan my PPF follow up appointment after it since they're really close.

I have the adapter for Bimmerlink / Bimmercode on the way but I agree, probably best to just have the dealer handle it.

The warning message is super annoying because it it gets in the way of you changing your song from the steering wheel, and pops back up after 5 seconds.

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NoMoreVW Private First Class 101 Rep 147 Posts Drives: Current: VW R32, GTI Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	So I’m having PPF and CC done as soon as I get my M2. Should I just have them disconnect the battery to prevent this?
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bluebro Private First Class 259 Rep 131 Posts Drives: F87 M2C, G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	My partners G29 said ‘replace battery’ on the instrument cluster but it was the key fob battery and not the vehicle battery that needed replacing.
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txmav Private 30 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 335i (sold); 2022 X5; 2022 M2 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Update I went to the dealership today regarding the "replace battery" warning light...they tested the battery and said it was fine. They cleared the warning light and sent me on my way.
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KCuv Platinum Member 422 Rep 283 Posts Drives: Tacoma Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	how annoying with a new car. so is there any downside to leaving the trickle charger on this car the entire winter?
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Rx-7ames Captain 1894 Rep 753 Posts Drives: '23 M2 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M2 [5.00]	I just went through this. Same exact situation. But my car always started like normal. I had my dealer reset the light. No problem. My battery was never low enough to not start. I haven't had a problem since.
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JG13 Private First Class 225 Rep 154 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E39 M5, G87 M2 6MT Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Lathrop, CA iTrader: (0)	Currently have this issue after getting my car back from PPF. They had it for 4 weeks. Car has not had any problems starting and I even got it fully charged with a trickle charger. Any way to clear this myself as I still have 1100 miles to go for my break in service and would rather avoid a trip to the dealer until then.
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JG13 Private First Class 225 Rep 154 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E39 M5, G87 M2 6MT Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Lathrop, CA iTrader: (0)	I've set an appointment with the dealer for next week and will try and plan my PPF follow up appointment after it since they're really close. I have the adapter for Bimmerlink / Bimmercode on the way but I agree, probably best to just have the dealer handle it. The warning message is super annoying because it it gets in the way of you changing your song from the steering wheel, and pops back up after 5 seconds.
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