Battery fitting recommendations for BMW 520D (E60), Dublin

FinoBlad

Hi folks,

I am looking for recommendations for a good battery for this car, I don't drive it much mon-friday so I need one that is good to hold charge with all the electronic gizmos typically in this model (2006)

I would also like to have it fitted and coded/registered properly so would appreciate any recommendations for folks that can do that.

Dublin City or Leinster Area if possible but can travel further.

Thanks

bazz26

Motor Confidence around the Naas Road area are a well regarded BMW indy so should be able to code it for you. They will probably supply one too I'd imagine.

Alun

You have to code batteries as well these days? What on earth for?

listermint

Alun wrote: »

You have to code batteries as well these days? What on earth for?

On the BMW the battery needs to be registered to the car, so the ECM can adjust itself accordingly. The E60 specifically is an absolute whore for going funky with power related issues.



OP.

If you are not driving the car, honestly id recommend
a) getting a trickle charger if you can to maintain the battery properly
b) disconnecting it entirely.

I know from experience of spending 140 + on bmw batteries over the years on vehicles that i drive infrequently.

Cerco

listermint wrote: »

On the BMW the battery needs to be registered to the car, so the ECM can adjust itself accordingly. The E60 specifically is an absolute whore for going funky with power related issues.



OP.

If you are not driving the car, honestly id recommend
a) getting a trickle charger if you can to maintain the battery properly
b) disconnecting it entirely.

I know from experience of spending 140 + on bmw batteries over the years on vehicles that i drive infrequently.

Would disconnecting the battery cause other problems e,g,ecu settings, radio codes etc ?
I understood the recommendation when swapping batteries was to ensure supply was not interrupted to avoid such issues.

listermint

Cerco wrote: »

Would disconnecting the battery cause other problems e,g,ecu settings, radio codes etc ?
I understood the recommendation when swapping batteries was to ensure supply was not interrupted to avoid such issues.

Yes that could be the case it could reset these certainly. But i had software and cables to deal with that in case it occured.

There is no battery in the world that will assist you here. its trickle charge or nothing. (or disconnect)

Either that or you have to drive it more frequently or longer periods.

bmstuff

Cerco wrote: »

Would disconnecting the battery cause other problems e,g,ecu settings, radio codes etc ?
I understood the recommendation when swapping batteries was to ensure supply was not interrupted to avoid such issues.

Get the Yuasa battery, one of the best around for quality and price. 5 years warranty too
http://www.halfords.ie/motoring-travel/bulbs-wiper-blades-batteries/batteries/yuasa-12v-silver-car-battery-hsb019-5-yr-guarantee

Give a call to your local Halfords to make sure it is available.

Absolutely no issue whatsoever disconnecting the battery. Will not cause problems, radio will not prompt you for a code etc.
Obviously turn off engine and remove key from ignition before proceeding with battery change.

Battery will then need to be coded and registered since the crank rating is different from your most likely 70/80ah one you currently have.

Not registering the battery will reduce its life expectancy by about 50% as it will get overcharged all the time.

FinoBlad

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I do drive it everyday but for 5 mins to a train station in the morning and 5 mins back in the evening. Not much to charge a battery. It is also not garaged so connecting up to mains to charge is not ideal for me. Battery is 5 years old so I don't mind changing just not heading to dealer to get a scalping...

Cerco

FinoBlad wrote: »

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I do drive it everyday but for 5 mins to a train station in the morning and 5 mins back in the evening. Not much to charge a battery. It is also not garaged so connecting up to mains to charge is not ideal for me. Battery is 5 years old so I don't mind changing just not heading to dealer to get a scalping...

Given such a short drive and winter ahead with cold start, headlights, wipers, fan etc, I doubt the battery will be replenished at all.

jimgoose

Cerco wrote: »

Given such a short drive and winter ahead with cold start, headlights, wipers, fan etc, I doubt the battery will be replenished at all.

Possibly. But if there's one battery out there capable of taking abuse for a good while, it's the Yuasa (formerly Bosch) Silver. Gear! :cool:

listermint

jimgoose wrote: »

Possibly. But if there's one battery out there capable of taking abuse for a good while, it's the Yuasa (formerly Bosch) Silver. Gear! :cool:

Thats an expensive gamble all things considered.

Why not just walk! save yourself a fortune a drive her the weekend.

FinoBlad

listermint wrote: »

Thats an expensive gamble all things considered.

I'm pretty sure you mean the battery but many E60 owners might raise an eyebrow at that one listermint, you could be talking about the vehicle