How old is the battery on my Ford 328i?

I recently purchased a 328i. The battery will not hold a charge, despite supposedly being only six months old. The hydrometer on it shows it’s good. I’ve taken it to Sears and had it load tested there; it tested good.

What happens when a car battery dies for the first time?

When your car battery dies once, it may be tempting to just write it off as a fluke. Car batteries can die for a huge range of different reasons, and there’s always the chance that whatever went wrong won’t go wrong again.

Why does MY BMW battery drain after 2 days?

I have a 1998 328is, when it’s driven daily – no problems. But, if it’s left sitting for about 2 days battery is dead. I changed the battery twice already – same problem.

How many volts does BMW 325e alternator put out?

Comments: My alternator on my 1984 BMW 325e was only putting out 12.6 volts with a fully charged new battery. I replaced the alternator with a new one and my battery started getting 14 volts. After a drive I check the output at the battery and it was down to 13 volts.

I recently purchased a 328i. The battery will not hold a charge, despite supposedly being only six months old. The hydrometer on it shows it’s good. I’ve taken it to Sears and had it load tested there; it tested good.

Why does my car battery keep dying over and over?

If your car battery keeps dying over and over again, one of the simplest explanations is that there is some kind of drain on the system that persists after you remove the keys and lock the doors. Even if you’ve already ruled out obvious things like the headlights and dome light, there may still be a drain in your system.

I have a 1998 328is, when it’s driven daily – no problems. But, if it’s left sitting for about 2 days battery is dead. I changed the battery twice already – same problem.

Comments: My alternator on my 1984 BMW 325e was only putting out 12.6 volts with a fully charged new battery. I replaced the alternator with a new one and my battery started getting 14 volts. After a drive I check the output at the battery and it was down to 13 volts.

What’s the voltage of the battery on a BMW?

It charges a little, but stayed below 11 V, even after a 45 min drive home. With the motor running, it was charging at just under 14V, but as soon as car is shut off, voltage goes down to about 11 V, and keeps dropping until stabalizing at about 10.5V. Bit the bullet and installed a new OEM battery.

How much does it cost to replace a BMW battery?

BMW 328i Car Battery Replacement costs $277 on average. Following is a breakdown of the labor and parts estimates. What are car batteries and how do they work? A car battery is an energy storage device that relies on a chemical reaction within the battery to produce electricity.