Had a run in with the battery cable recall issue today, scared the crap outta me.

ssmith96 · 10-22-2013, 05:45 PM

Figured I would share in case any one else has the same issue and gets stranded.

I came home after getting a quote on repainting my rear bumper, park the car, go inside to fix this cracked macbook I had just picked up from a client. I come back out and my door won't unlock with the key... Odd... I open it up with the metal key to find absolutely no power and the fob slot won't accept the fob. We try to jump it no luck, we call AAA, then I finally decided to open the glove box and I give the fuse box a few smacks and bang, power restored. Clearly the battery cable issue. Drove the car to return the laptop and all seemed fine, none the less I called Rallye BMW, have an appointment saturday and what should be a nice BMW loner waiting!

edirtaynine · 10-22-2013, 05:52 PM

man...ive been lagging with getting this fixed on mine too. :/

ssmith96 · 10-22-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

man...ive been lagging with getting this fixed on mine too. :/

Same, I never had any issues or symptoms so I ignored it, but clearly now I cannot. Should be fun to drive around in a new loaner though!

CrippledLucifer · 10-22-2013, 07:32 PM

As a new owner of an E90, I'm concerned whether or not this affects me? I have an '09 328i. Would not mind giving the car to the dealership to have peace of mind down the road.

BEAR-AvHistory · 10-22-2013, 09:03 PM

To many amps running through that cable to ignore it. It will not improve with age.

rantheman · 10-22-2013, 09:38 PM

Had the recall done a few months ago reading this I'm glad I did

jt335i · 10-23-2013, 09:30 AM

Oh! Yikes! Fortunately I never had that happen, but had it replaced earlier this year.
If any of you haven't had it replaced yet, GIT R DONE!!!

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ssmith96 Banned 78 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	Had a run in with the battery cable recall issue today, scared the crap outta me. Figured I would share in case any one else has the same issue and gets stranded. I came home after getting a quote on repainting my rear bumper, park the car, go inside to fix this cracked macbook I had just picked up from a client. I come back out and my door won't unlock with the key... Odd... I open it up with the metal key to find absolutely no power and the fob slot won't accept the fob. We try to jump it no luck, we call AAA, then I finally decided to open the glove box and I give the fuse box a few smacks and bang, power restored. Clearly the battery cable issue. Drove the car to return the laptop and all seemed fine, none the less I called Rallye BMW, have an appointment saturday and what should be a nice BMW loner waiting!
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	man...ive been lagging with getting this fixed on mine too. :/ __________________ e90post killed plastidip Just say no to painted stock wheels jm3as hooks it up
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rantheman Private First Class 9 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2010 bmw 335i m sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Had the recall done a few months ago reading this I'm glad I did
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jt335i Major 263 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Monaco blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	Oh! Yikes! Fortunately I never had that happen, but had it replaced earlier this year. If any of you haven't had it replaced yet, GIT R DONE!!! __________________ 2010 BMW 335i: Monaco blue metallic/Premium+Sport Auto-Steptronic, BMW PE, Cobb Stage 2 2005 Mustang GT: Redfire metallic/5-spd/Ford Racing (Axle backs, silver Bullitt wheels)/K&N CAI/ Diablo Sport Predator Tuner 1997 Toyota Corolla 1983 Mercedes Benz 380SL Roadster
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