Make sure that you recycle your old battery appropriately. Now, I'm charging with a charger at night. Start the engine on vehicle with good battery. You may also wish to check the battery connection to be certain that they are absolutely clean and free of corrosion, and that the connections at the starter and the battery ground are clean, tight and free of corrosion as well. The positive terminal is disconnected last and reconnected first. Have you read our lovely E46 Wiki? The fact that the light flashes before you try to actuate the top hood tells me that the issue is probably something basic. But someone in, I think , said he thought it sounded low on compression and stalling may have washed it down.
Did not need to re programme radio or anything else. Did you have any problems starting? But the part itself isn't that bad. This will prevent overheating or gas in the battery area. Only difference is that when i connect a jump to it my car immediately starts up. Also install the tubing that came with it as shown in the picture with the tubing heading off to the left. If you send me the battery brand and part number, I can look into it. Possible it is too small.
They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. A little searching will find this, but I won't keep you in suspense. If I don't give it power supply, will i have to enter any codes ie radio after i install the battery? Check the customer's vehicle, battery installation could take up to 30 minutes. Carefully follow the directions for removal of the battery terminals. If the level of electrolyte drops below the tops of the lead plates, the plates can become damaged; also the heat in the battery begins to build excessively at that point. This is discharged from the top of the battery using a small vent tube. See the vehicle owners manual for safe and proper battery installation.
Should be able to get a pry bar down in there from the top driver side. Be careful and make sure you have a good grip, the battery is quite heavy. Bavauto's price is about the same as far as I remember. When replacing your battery be sure to use a high quality unit. During operation and also during recharging, the chemical reactions in the battery produce heat, which causes the electrolyte sulphuric acid to evaporate.
A solution of baking soda and water will neutralize acid deposits and clean the top of the battery and the battery compartment. I said thanks for fixing my stereo. Keep in mind you are dealing with lead, so make sure you clean your hands well afterwards. Looks like new battery time for the old girl. Much better to use a jump box. Vehicle computer system must be reset, contact your service specialist. There is an Exide tag on the new battery.
I tested the fuel pressure today and it read in the mid to upper 40s when primed Harbor Freight gauge, so approximations are all we really have , but spec is 50 +-3 psi, so I don't think it's a fuel pump. Carefully disconnect the jumper cable in the reverse order that you connected them. Bought this car knowing from owner rear window defrost and rear window wiper do not work. March 27, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: You shouldn't have to. But I can see no place to connect it to, and do not recall it being there when I removed the old battery. Also does the battery need to be Registered? If the battery is sealed, it will not need a vent, that may be the manufacturers new method.
June 5, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: 2003 doe snot need programming when replacing battery. You measure yours and I'll measure mine. Might be a tad far fetched: is it possible to see if your cams are turning when you are cranking i. Anyone have any experience with this one from Batteries +? What is causing this to happen randomly? Check the customer's vehicle, battery installation could take up to 30 minutes. I looked at Autozone and Walmart and the prices were between 155 and 165. You may actually still need a new starter, but if you don't, you're going to be kicking yourself. Heat, chemical reactions and electrical charges can cause battery connections to become covered with corrosive and insulating deposits.
Any tips on best value for the replacement? Using a screwdriver or other prying tool, remove the white plastic block that was used to position the old battery. Reviving this thread is timely for me. If the electrolyte is at the same level as the tops of the lead plates, add clean distilled water to the battery. Recycle parts, packaging and fluids when possible. I would start by checking the vehicle for fault codes.
Also, where is the starter located? Have you checked the vehicle for fault codes? Using a 10mm socket, loosen the negative terminal on the battery black wire and disconnect it. Next day radio stations lost, trip reset to zero, but car did start. Unbolt the top nut for the terminal. If you own a convertible E46, you require a different battery than standard models. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your 330Ci that you need to replace.
Is there a way to test the starter solenoid and where is it? Lower the cover to protect the terminal. I'm having the same problem with my 2004 330xi with a brand new battery. See the vehicle owners manual for safe and proper battery installation. Before disconnecting your battery, remove the key from the vehicle and store in a safe place and note any radio presets. In case it matters, the battery maintainer would be powered by a solar panel, and I don't yet have a battery maintainer or solar panel so I can buy any you may recommend as long as they're not too expensive!.