Clock, Date, Trip Odometer

tonyes · 10-05-2009, 05:12 PM

I have a 2008 335I Coupe with 8,000 miles on it, had it for almost two years. My Clock, Date, and Trip Odometer goes to "0" once in awhile. The dealer keeps telling me that I don't drive the car enough and thats why this happens. They tell me that the battery gets low and this resets these items. I never had a problem starting the car, its just the clock, date, and the trip odometer that give me trouble. I would love to know if this is happening to other people and if the dealer is correct?

Rosetta Stoned · 10-05-2009, 05:36 PM

Wow only 4K miles per year should make a good resale.

My understanding is these cars suck some battery when not in use. You'd probably be OK if you're starting it up once a week. Not sure on that but I'll check mine next time I leave it garaged for a while.

tonyes · 10-07-2009, 05:34 PM

I drive my car every day, the problem is that its all short drives. My office is like a mile from my home.

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tonyes Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2008 335i space gray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (0)	Clock, Date, Trip Odometer I have a 2008 335I Coupe with 8,000 miles on it, had it for almost two years. My Clock, Date, and Trip Odometer goes to "0" once in awhile. The dealer keeps telling me that I don't drive the car enough and thats why this happens. They tell me that the battery gets low and this resets these items. I never had a problem starting the car, its just the clock, date, and the trip odometer that give me trouble. I would love to know if this is happening to other people and if the dealer is correct?
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Rosetta Stoned Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2022 M3, 2023 X3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (2) Garage List 2023 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2022 BMW M3 Competi ... [0.00]	Wow only 4K miles per year should make a good resale. My understanding is these cars suck some battery when not in use. You'd probably be OK if you're starting it up once a week. Not sure on that but I'll check mine next time I leave it garaged for a while.
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tonyes Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2008 335i space gray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (0)	I drive my car every day, the problem is that its all short drives. My office is like a mile from my home.
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