marko530d 369 Report post Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) Hi guys probably nothing to worry about, yesterday went out to start car been sitting around 20 days and got this fault on dash Took car our for run was out few hours doing few errands fault has nowt gone. Fresh fuel tyres checked washed. Is this normal with length of car being stationary. It ran bit ruff for a second or so on start up. Smart charger connected now will leave it most of the day. Edited December 19, 2020 by marko530d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cadwell Parker 302 Report post Posted December 19, 2020 I had that once but the car hadn't been standing for more than a day or so. It was ages ago, most likely some time before I replaced the original battery. It didn't reappear after running the car. Can you check for codes? Check whether the car thinks the battery is worn out. 1 marko530d reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko530d 369 Report post Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) This was data from bimmertool yesterday. Edited December 19, 2020 by marko530d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oilburner 151 Report post Posted December 19, 2020 3 hours ago, marko530d said: This was data from bimmertool yesterday. What age is your battery my wifes car agm battery went down quick at 7 years old and had to be replaced although it still started the car, if it had been my own car I probably left it for a bit longer. 1 marko530d reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cadwell Parker 302 Report post Posted December 20, 2020 ISTA showed me a fault code for worn out battery when my car was 5 years old I think this was round about the time I had the same warning as in the OP. The warning hasn't appeared since, certainly not since I replaced the battery so my guess was the old battery was losing charge fast enough for the car to panic and switch everything off. 1 marko530d reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko530d 369 Report post Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Had 5 hour charge yesterday All seems well Will check age of battery today. Edited December 20, 2020 by marko530d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deano16v 39 Report post Posted December 20, 2020 Just checked mine mate (first time using bimmertool) and a bit concerned to see my SOH was 0% lol. No errors on mine though in general use but I have been using my car everyday. 1 marko530d reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko530d 369 Report post Posted December 20, 2020 57 minutes ago, deano16v said: Just checked mine mate (first time using bimmertool) and a bit concerned to see my SOH was 0% lol. No errors on mine though in general use but I have been using my car everyday. Mine was exactly like that before it sat 20 days think that's normal. My remaining capacity dropped 2 ah which is worrying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko530d 369 Report post Posted January 29 (edited) Well every time leaving car for 10 - 11 days same fault appears, shes charging now could be cold weather too will look around for new battery as it looks like original from factory. Edited January 29 by marko530d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko530d 369 Report post Posted January 29 (edited) Seems like a decent battery and few f10 530d owners have left good reviews. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXIDE-EK1050-020-AGM-Stop-Start-Car-Battery-12V-105AH-950CCA-/392928324035?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Edited January 29 by marko530d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deano16v 39 Report post Posted January 29 nice and cheap too (relatively). some of the prices you see are outrageous lol 1 marko530d reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
535i Andrew 3,399 Report post Posted January 29 (edited) Just remember to register the new battery to the car @marko530d and you'll be fine. Edit Register assuming same size as old battery, coding if new battery is of different size to what it should be. Edited January 29 by 535i Andrew 1 marko530d reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cadwell Parker 302 Report post Posted January 29 That's the same battery I got for mine a while ago. Mine was £20 more expensive from a different seller so you're doing alright there. 1 marko530d reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
535i Andrew 3,399 Report post Posted January 29 I think OEM is Banner, can never remember what size mine is, its much smaller than the 110Ah that was in my E60. 80 or 92? Exide are a good brand, Yuasa are another brand that gets good press. 1 marko530d reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko530d 369 Report post Posted January 29 1 hour ago, 535i Andrew said: Just remember to register the new battery to the car @marko530d and you'll be fine. Edit Register assuming same size as old battery, coding if new battery is of different size to what it should be. Registration is available on bimmertool but not sure if changing size of battery is on there best get my ista sorted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko530d 369 Report post Posted February 12 Well full charge before a left 12 days ago and no warnings start up yesterday. I think there's a bit of life in the battery yet. 3 AvoidLamposts, Oilburner and 535i Andrew reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvoidLamposts 1 Report post Posted February 16 (edited) My F11 was doing this for most of January and Feb also, but I gave it a good 55 mile drive today to work and back and no warnings or notices to charge that battery now. Result! It had sat at my house pretty much unused since December. Original battery and 63 reg. Also passed the MOT today with flying colours. She’s a good old girl. Edited February 16 by AvoidLamposts More info 1 marko530d reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
