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BMW battery problem (I think)

  • 14-09-2013 11:17pm
    #1
    bener
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭


    I have a BMW 318i its a 00. It's been sitting a home for a few months without been started. Tried to start it the other day but when I did it just made a clicking noise and the headlights flashed. The battery wasn't great before so is the battery just knackered? I tried jumping in it but no joy.


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  • #2
    arleitiss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭arleitiss


    bener wrote: »
    I have a BMW 318i its a 00. It's been sitting a home for a few months without been started. Tried to start it the other day but when I did it just made a clicking noise and the headlights flashed. The battery wasn't great before so is the battery just knackered? I tried jumping in it but no joy.

    Usually battery will go flat if you leave car even for 2-4 weeks, so no surprise it's not starting after few months.


  • #3
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    Charge the battery if you can. See if it starts and takes a charge.

    If not just buy a new battery. Ask for a battery designed for a diesel as they have a higher amp rating, will last a lot longer in a petrol ;)


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Yeah, sounds like the battery not having enough charge to drive the starter.


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