My e46 Not Starting, [Solved Thanks 2 Fanatics] :-)

[Coisman]

Got my battery at bmw Lea Haese in Hatfield, don't know how far that is from you.

My car orig came from Leo Haese when new, but that's a bit far for me now, will try City or Bruma.

I put in a Raylite from Battery Center; cost was just over 1k, and they are top quality batteries. 1,350 for a battery from the dealership isn't to bad though.

My previous battery, the bmw one, was still the original from 2003, and I got the car in 2007, and have a 1400w amp and 12" sub fitted, so thats the main reason why I replaced it with the same battery as what was in there. Also at bmw you get a 2 year warantee on the battery.

 

[frikkieh]

Got my battery at bmw Lea Haese in Hatfield, don't know how far that is from you.

My car orig came from Leo Haese when new, but that's a bit far for me now, will try City or Bruma.

I put in a Raylite from Battery Center; cost was just over 1k, and they are top quality batteries. 1,350 for a battery from the dealership isn't to bad though.

You would have to negotiate that price. Actual price is like R1800 from BMW.

 

[KSINGH]

Any luck boosting?

 

[e46_325i]

battery for sure. try disconnecting and leaving for 5 mins. then reconnecting batt. had the same recently with an e46. fuel gauge etc would not work after i had done some fuse "checking". reset the system and all was fine again.... :thumbs:

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both my E46's still have their orinal batteries. 2002 and 2003 models... :=):

 

[moranor@axis]

well if its not the battery you will have to call a witch doctor to sort it out... i recommend Dr maji maji :rollsmile:

 

[WyKiD]

Sounds terminal.....you should sell, can i send my details:rollsmile:

Just kidding bud, hope its a simple fix being just the battery....:thumbs:

 

[Divio]

Thanks Fellas, Jump Started it and all systems Go!

What would I do without you BMW Fanatics? I'd have a nervous breakdown that what! LoL :roflol:

Thanks again, should get the new battery by Sat, will call around

Salute Fanatics! raise:



P.S hope she installs it for me! :rollsmile:

 

[Bayn46]

My previous battery, the bmw one, was still the original from 2003, and I got the car in 2007, and have a 1400w amp and 12" sub fitted, so thats the main reason why I replaced it with the same battery as what was in there. Also at bmw you get a 2 year warantee on the battery.

I replaced my start of the year, and it was also still on the original. Those battery are pretty awesome :thumbs:

You would have to negotiate that price. Actual price is like R1800 from BMW.

Eish, that makes more sense then. If you can get the discount, then it's worth it.

 

[abmi0000]

Battery Centre supplies BMW with the OEM units. Normal white virgin plastic with all the BMW stickers, etc.

I have a big a$$ battery in my car and paid R1500 from them. Stitch for stitch the same. Agents wanted R2017 for exactly the same battery. Warranty is still 2 years.

 

[Divio]

Battery Centre supplies BMW with the OEM units. Normal white virgin plastic with all the BMW stickers, etc.

I have a big a$$ battery in my car and paid R1500 from them. Stitch for stitch the same. Agents wanted R2017 for exactly the same battery. Warranty is still 2 years.

Thanks man, will go to the Batt Centre! :=):

 

[moranor@axis]

i wonder if my car is still on its 1st battery...

 

[abmi0000]

i wonder if my car is still on its 1st battery...

If your're really bored, you can open the panels and check for a date on the battery but I somehow have my doubts :=):

 

[Philip Foglar]

Hmm, let me not speak to loud right now, but I am noticing my car is turning over not with the usual enthusiasm on a cold start! Battery is I gather the original but therefore pushing 7 years! :fencelook:

Glad that you got this sorted out!!! :thumbs:

 

[Raybimmer]

Battery Centre supplies BMW with the OEM units. Normal white virgin plastic with all the BMW stickers, etc.

I have a big a$$ battery in my car and paid R1500 from them. Stitch for stitch the same. Agents wanted R2017 for exactly the same battery. Warranty is still 2 years.

The oem battery is made by First National Batteries in East London . White virgin plastic is used for oem . Battery centre are a franchise that sells FNB products like Raylite , Exide etc .
Sometimes a mix of regrind plastic is used and these are what you normally buy over the counter .Start up of plastic injection machines makes short moulded cases and lids ,these are not thrown away !!