Thread starter ManBanana; Start date Aug 8, 2020; M. You move the gear shifter to neutral, reverse, or park. Place the amp clamp around the negative terminal. Bad alternator 3. 545iSMG said: Another cause of the "increased battery discharge" warning (along with the time/date needing to be reset) is when the car is parked for a few days and during that time, a door or trunk is opened a bunch of times without starting and/or driving the car. A BMW will NEVER EVER fully charge its AGM battery for the certain marginal damage caused by any overcharge. At Bimmerforums, you will find technical how-to information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. Jump to Latest Follow 674 Views 4 Replies 4 Participants Last post by Magnum 56,. 105 West Kemper Road. Check for non-approved connection of supplementary electr. I have a HUD device that reads voltage and I've been noticing voltage would randomly swing between 12. A five year old battery is beyond midlife and ready for change if you aren’t up to chasing battery / electrical issues. Over the last couple of days, the driver side CA handle has been working intermittently. Any reputable make will do as long as the battery meets the spec. It is annoying as you have to re-set the time/date and all the mileage, trip odo etc. Took it in Tues. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10052012 ) Appreciate 0 Tweet. Everything seemed ok for the first few times the car started and driven around this morning (approx 60 miles of driving) - however it just now started displaying "increased battery discharge when stationary" when turning on while my better half is driving it. Increased Battery Discharge is very common and is a transient warning. Attach the voltmeter red lead to the positive terminal and the black to the negative battery terminal. Make sure the smart key is not too close to the car if your BMW battery continues dying while it is parked. 2. To fix this, simply check both terminals for any loose connections. Aug 8, 2020 #1. Fitting includes coding etc. 72-12. 650i "Increased Battery Discharge" warning I've seen this exact problem in my 2-month old 2009 650i. If it reads about 20°F warmer than nearby metal, say the center of the door, you might need a door handle, rather than a battery. My problem occurred 1-day after returning from a 1,600 mile RT journey over the Thanksgiving holiday. Open the rear hatch and latch the catches on the upper hatch and the lower tailgate. 2060 Views 9 Replies 8 Participants Last post by terp97,. . Got the X5 in 11/2015 replaced the battery didn't register it worked fine all year then both of my air bags had holes in them, got them replaced and the compressor was bad too so $1000 later I drove it home fine start it up 30 mins later get a message increased battery discharge so get the battery and alternator. Anyone has encounter this problem before? My battery flatted and needed to jump-start my car. The GL 3rd row is my main driving factor - seats I can actually use as opposed to the X5. Hi,. Increased Battery Discharge warns of excessive current from the battery while engine OFF - Closed Circuit in BMW speak. The Increased Battery Discharge warning is caused by a module not 'sleeping' properly and/or something drawing more than 80 mA while the BMW is off. 80 mA times 24 hours is only about 2 AH and should take about a month to kill a battery dead. My 2006 330xi saw a total of 3,000 miles over the 18 months I owned it. One week old 2013 X3 28i: I got a check control message for excessive battery discharge overnight when started the car in the morning. Hi, my car has started showing the 'increased battery discharge' message again. Private First Class . I have problems with the battery discharging while driving with the AC. 2015 535i w/ CA. Ensure the engine is off before doing that. Below 12 V you need a new one. 0. Six months later the battery failed again and I went to the BMW dealer to see if there was something wrong with the charging system. My question is, does it sound like the battery itself is losing its ability to hold a charge, or is it simply a case of the car not. This is to alert you that your battery is getting low and the vehicle needs time to charge it before you shut the engine down again. J. the power magic setting is 12 hours or 12v, shutdown camera. The problem the last time was that there was a short in the system: completely understandable. The increased battery discharge light essentially means the battery gets too low. Try to start by getting the battery voltage while the vehicle is in sleep mode, and just before you turn it over, then get the running voltage after starting, all of this will give you key indicators of what likely the problem may be. We may earn a commission for products purchased through links on this pageGot a charging malfunction message and now another message that states increased battery discharge. 2. 5V when the car is off, if it's at 12. What could be draining my BMW battery? One of the electronics on your car drains too much power or does not go into sleep mode. 5-12. E. In a BMW, it will display “Increased battery discharge when stationary. If this problem recurs, have the system checked by a mechanic. Asked by Ddrumgool in Sarasota, FL on September 18, 2015. New battery was $650 installed. There is a sensor system over the battery that checks current draw from the battery when the car is in sleep mode. Fully charged on the charger it should be about 14. Normally when you lock and unlock the vehicle you will see around 8 to 15 amps. Getting the following three fault codes: 288B00 Power management: Standby current violation. You have to take off panels and stuff from the frunk (front trunk) to get at the battery, though. I might just reinstall the factory cluster and sell this one. In this case the DME can lower the system voltage to slow battery charging. Typical is ~ 20 mA. However, after sitting over night it. The club is not part of BMW nor affiliated with or endorsed by BMW in any way. The battery drain while idled message usually doesn't indicate a battery problem. In the warmer weather, my voltage is 12. You arent just turning on a light. It is annoying as you have to re-set the time/date and all the mileage, trip odo etc. I drive 40 miles per day so lack of use will not be an acceptable reason. IBS sensor malfunction may be to blame. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. A check control message "High battery drain, increased battery discharging while stopped, vehicle may not start" is shown in the CID (Central Information Display) when starting the car. My friend has 2014 535i M package fully loaded. BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum. Try disconnecting the negative battery terminal (battery is in the. It only seems to happen in cold weather. Check the battery voltage with a multimeter to determine if the battery is causing the increased battery discharge. Dinan would have been content to switch to a conventional battery at $270, but the dealership had recommended the AGM battery because of the discharge issue. iTrader: ( 0) Vehicle key. 55am to 4. . 2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 F10 Technical Topics Engine, Transmission, Exhaust, Drivetrain, ECU Software Modifications Increased battery discharge Post Reply Thread Tools: Search this Thread 02-02-2023, 11:19 AM #1: Alex. Everything was fine. I have a 2010 BMW 535xD-- after leaving it sit for a week while on vacation, a warning light said "increased battery discharge" then the AWD temporarily became non-functional-- presumably due to the battery. My first guess would be something is constantly drawing power when it’s plugged in. The tests show the alternator is working fine but the battery showed 11. Open the doors and manually latch the latches so the vehicle thinks the doors are closed. I have an 07 530i and have recently been getting the Increased Battery Discharge message along with my clock resetting. Battery doesn't is draining fast, got an 'Increased Battery Discharge' control message. 99v, Measured 485A, Rating 830A". Location: Montreal, Qc. 2. I have been getting this increased battery discharge message at startup on and off for months. #1. The IBS monitors for increased battery drain (>80mA) while vehicle is off and the results can be read with ISTA. iTrader: ( 0) Simple issue but the service fits will not get there easily. So, if the alternator produces 28 Amp only and the car needs 50 Amp, the battery discharging while stationary would pop up. There are no circuits not monitored for closed-circuit (BMW speak for OFF) discharge - the IBS is. 20 posts · Joined 2014. The DME helps to improve the overall engine performance, boost gas mileage, and ensure maximum reliability. 4142 Views 6 Replies 4 Participants Last post by God-Follower, Nov 11, 2014 Jump to Latest M. around $700--I KNOW. so my question is: I borrowed a battery charger that's. . Increased Battery Discharge. Dealer will probably want a lot more. Originally Posted by Scrippy. ive been having an increased battery discharge sign popping up on my HUD every now and then when i switch on the car. Needless to say, use the trickle charger and you can increase the life of your battery dramatically. 3 3: Auto Start-Stop Feature. #15. An increased battery discharge in a BMW can harm the car badly. Bmw Increased Battery Discharge. 0000555 Check Faults on DIS. In turn, it has a faster discharge rate. Bmw increased battery discharge. Fault code 2DED "Power management, closed circuit current monitoring" is stored in the MSV70 DME (Digital Motor Electronics). The warning will indicate that continuing to drain power will cause your battery to die. Last night when I got in the car to go somewhere, a message popped up saying "increased battery discharge" and it needed the date and time reset. Location: Minnesota. I just replaced the battery in my 528, lasted 130k miles. iTrader: ( 0) Increased battery discharge: Fixed!!! Hi all. I headed to my nearest Interstate retailer for a battery check. 5 Series. is reset. . The usual causes of a battery discharge warning are modules not shutting down properly, or modules being awakened too frequently, or most commonly an improperly installed aftermarket accessory. Home » BMW » 2007 » Why does my BMW says increased battery discharge? Why does my BMW says increased battery discharge? May 24, 2023 October 30, 2022 by Carolina. I've noticed before that the comfort access system gets a little tricked by the water. Also, high humidity can cause corrosion inside the battery. Increase Battery Discharge When Stopped. What causes increased battery discharge on BMW? Heat, heated seats, heated steering wheels in addition to the stereo and headlights all can cause a significant draw on the battery. But then the BMW charging system wil not even try to replace the battery capacity that bypassed the IBS. Today I started the car and drove it to San Francisco and then I got a bunch of random lights popping up and "increased battery discharge" again on the new battery!. some have measured the awake draw at about . BMW electrical systems designed to go to sleep in about an hour in three stages, 5 minutes, 15 minute, and 45 minte-1 hour, the remaining drain value on the ammeter shouldn't exceed 80ma any thing over that's considered a battery drain. As for the "increased discharge". Have had the increased battery discharge warning pop on a few times. **Update**. This is my first video as becoming an aspiring automotive youtuber! This is my dream and always wanted to do this but never had the guts to go ahead. M5Board is the best forum community for information on the BMW M5 E60 (V. Increased Battery Discharge. One of the most common causes is an old or weak battery that can no longer hold a charge. Jan 19, 2011 #1. bmw 2006 330xi my steering wheel was making noise so i used spray wd40 beetwen steering wheel and column and after that awd and dsc malfunction came out and also start-off assistance inactive. Today, we see electric vehicles on the streets of many countries. 26 posts · Joined 2009. Took it to a dealer, and they found no drain to battery over 3 days. It's driven every day even on weekends. Does not come on if I leave the car for couple of hours and turn it back on. Hi: My Z4 roof (soft. Car was in the garage, it was cool. Both the trunk and locks still work. A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. Hey guys so recently I got an increased battery discharge on my car so initially I replaced the battery. If the battery was low on charge it might say low battery. One day it rained super heavily in my area and water made it inside the car and it stopped working I changed the battery car worked for 2 days but I always get battery increased discharge message and the battery is draining every time I turn on the car it prompts me to set time as if the battery is. 0L black. Bmw x3 battery discharging while stopped. Euros. The battery on my 2017 died after only about two and a half years. A few check control messages started appearing on my car pertaining to the car's low battery. If the voltage dropped more than maybe a half volt overnight then the battery may be a problem. This is to alert you that your battery is getting low and the vehicle needs time to charge it before you shut the engine down again. Would a 105 amp battery help/make a diffference. The increased system voltage will act to charge the battery faster. Ok, so I have a 2011 BMW 328i xDrive. after few miles, I. 2012 BMW X5 Diesel - Wife. Recently, the temps have been very low - hovering around 0 degrees F. My indy shop that installed it said its registered and brought his auto logic out for. If between 12. Like a good detective, it’s now your job to figure out which one (or ones) is responsible for the “Increased battery discharge” message. When you receive the "Battery Discharged" message after just replacing the battery with a new one, there is likely a loose connection. Your BMW’s battery is discharging while the car is stopped. Bad battery 2. BMW Model Discussions. As you can see, these codes specifically relate to increased battery discharge and alternator issues. Rep. 4 KB Views: 4,192. 25830 posts · Joined 2015. Brian425 said: While I have not had the increased battery discharge message again, I get the impression that this is still a work in progress. Scan with ISTA. I googled for the exact message, and saw lots of references to the "increased battery discharge" phrase, but only one that looked like it was the same message I saw (and didn't photograph or write down). drops overnight your battery is probably shot. Well since i got the car it always had the "high battery drain" message in the morning even a month after a new battery but i neglected it and never got it fixed. 6120505 Checking Battery W/ Tester. Jan 18, 2016. Rep. Increased battery discharge BMW e90 lci SOLVED !Lean M5. I had a Trunk Open warning message come up at the same time as an Increased Battery Discharge message and the Clock Reset. Registered. to jump start. YOU must charge the battery with a battery CHARGER. The discharge message should never come on while the engine is running because the alternator is running all the auxiliaries and charging the battery. I do weekly. Article Summary . > BMW 1 Series Coupe/Convertible Forums > Coupe and Convertible General Discussion: Increased Battery Discharge - Strange Fix! Post Reply Thread Tools: Search this Thread 05-29-2018, 12:56 PM #1: SamelCamel. While there may be simple reasons such as headlights left on, in some cases there may be reasons that will cause additional costs up to the replacement of the battery of the car. "Increased Battery Discharge. One thing that shows up regularly is an increased battery discharge warning. Had an independent Mini specialist check the battery during the summer and they said it was fine. The supp battery is not for starter supply, it is to provide more power for some. Table of Contents show. Reason could be low charge on battery or poor battery connection. The BMW dealer said that a wire is broken in the cluster that is for the trunk and door locks. No scan tool AWD AND DSC malfunctions Set time and date Start-off assistance inactive Increased battery discharge. E81 / E82 / E87 / E88Model Year: 2004 - 2011. All current out of the. A few days ago I went to leave work, put the key in, and got the most generic CC message I've ever seen. Increased battery discharge when stationary. Electrical consumers were temporarily shut off. An AGM battery must not. . I am having the same proble with my 2008 535xi touring. Try turning on the headlights and crank the heating fan - now check the voltage. Battery is unable to provide enough cranking amps if the message “Increase battery discharge” appears during starting. Reduce screen brightness. Euros. Back in July 2015 I waswas getting the same increased battery message and all of a sudden my car died while I was driving down the road. It is mounted in the electronic box (E-box) of your. 6120503 Closed Circuit Test On Battery. Present: 2012 X5 35d (with 3rd row seat) mineral/black. 5 hour drive somewhere and 2. Jump to Latest Follow. this is normal and nothing wrong as it is just a warning that battery is indeed discharge during stationary. It is important to understand that a battery is always discharging anytime it is not being directly charged. I drive the car every other day for at least 30 miles, and my drivng habits have been the same for the last. What causes increased battery discharge on BMW? Heat, heated seats, heated steering wheels in addition to the stereo and headlights all can cause a significant draw on the battery. There is a common myth that leaving your phone to charge overnight will decrease the battery’s lifespan. Getting the following. If the battery reads 14 volts or more than 12. These are custom batteries build just for the BMW 7 series, so you can't just go to Wal-Fart and buy one off the shelf, UNLESS you decide to make some minor changes. People typically drive shorter distances more frequently and with more accessories in colder weather (10degC) (battery consumers). 1. Voltage also drops during the time the vehicle is parked. 289100 Intelligent Battery sensor: Internal current measurement implausible. You must get a proper. It confirmed what I suspected, the battery back-up alarm is the problem due to the old batteries in it. I've posted dozens of times about this - "Increased Discharge while stopped" is not a message about the battery, it is a system in the car not sleeping properly causing the IBS system to shut down a branch of circuits. I had it towed to my BMW mechanic. During cold climates (below 10 ° C), people make short-distance drives more frequently as they also used more accessories. Discharging while stopped means that there is a continuing load in excess of 80 mA on the battery. 4 or so, after sitting it should be roughly 13. The jump gives just enough charge that usually the main battery will kick in and begin charging the 12V battery. 2 7 Reasons For Battery Discharge Increased In BMW. The battery is over 5 years old. BMW 328i Xdrive. in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. BMW Mechanic: Steve, BMW Expert replied 4 years ago this vehicle has a failry sophisticated battery monitoring system when this warning appears, it can be from several things: 1) an electrical component that is draining the battery more than expected 2) a failing alternator, which is not charging the battery properly 3) failing battery 4) issue. BMW says a good battery should be ok for up to 2 months but if one is going away for longer, have the battery removed and presumably put on trickle charge. It should be 12. This is because the alternator is not used to charge. Alpine White / Black. 111 posts · Joined 2011. It has done this now probably only half a dozen times in the space of about 2 months. Increased Battery Discharge). increased Battery Discharge 2006 530i. Join Date: Aug 2012. Then if the voltage. 11. My 2005 BMW X3 has a dead battery if I don't drive it for about a week. #2 was unfavorable driving patterms" Battery at 53%. How do you trickle charge a BMW battery?Put off the ignition and all vehicle lights. Enlisted Member . Discharging your battery can be both an active or an inactive process. . alohart wrote:My guess is that your coding had nothing to do with this message and that your new 12 V battery is bad. com. What Does Increased Battery Discharge Mean In A BMW? BMW / By The GearShifters Team. 1 1: Old Battery. X5 battery died while driving. E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010) Increased battery discharge/Clock resetting. Buy a smart CHARGER (now with overcharge protection) and charge IAW the car's owners manual and the charger's owners manual. Getting two warnings now: Increased Battery Discharge and Battery Level Low. On November 5, the SA told me I have too few miles in the car, and likely due to my driving short distances. 050A. To clarify, I bought the battery directly from the BMW dealership yesterday and took it to the indy shop to install. Self-discharge is also thought to be reduced as a passivation layer develops on the electrodes over time. Hi Fellow members I’ve recently gotten a 2012 328i f30 sedan. A year ago shortly after purchase I would get “Increased Battery Discharge while stopped”but only when car was not driven for 2 days and raining. BMW tested the alternator and battery and said both were functioning properly. Now January 2016 I'm getting the same message. 2-13. HerbP said: The rubber cap is hanging next to the bolt after removal of the handle in the picture below. Car starting OK but I am at the message of couple times. FWIW Increased Battery Discharge warning is enabled with closed-circuit (BMW for OFF) discharge >80 mA. I check the voltage on my battery and it was at 12 volts after a drive and was up higher while running. Spread the love. What does increased battery discharge when stationary mean? January 16, 2023 October 18, 2022 by Carolina. It was the first time I moved my phone charger from the cigarette lighter to inside the center console so I figured that could've been the culprit. The car started fine and on the next crank the warning was gone. I don't use car daily, my typical commute is 14 miles a day, but I'm intending on using it all week while my daily get's some repairs. '' ''Start engine. is reset. Posts. # 4. The IBS sensor is located in the battery and monitors the battery’s charge level. Tuesday will be the 3rd service trip to the dealer to resolve the problem. BMW Forums - Archive - Top. The 90AH BMW battery is usually a 49/H8 battery class size. #2 · Dec 29, 2019. Masina care m-a facut sa fiu membru al acestui club este un BMW 520D, 120 kw, fabricat la 10. How much to change a turbo on BMW 1series. Battery is about 2 months old (AGM BMW battery, registered). When it regains about 40% charge, it will require 19 Amp and this will the slowly drop to 13 Amp when it reaches 65% capacity. Originally Posted by ponchiz318. 7V. com So there you have it—the four possible culprits behind your BMW’s battery blues. This week it's been much warmer out, about 41F and the car runs perfectly no warnings. Car will be 4 years old in August, so I assume battery is closer to dead. I received a message "increased battery discharge" last week. You can check the date on the negative terminal usually, if it's old too then we have the same problem. . When I turn on the car I get a message: "Increased battery discharge" and also my clock gets RESET. a module’s high electrical requirements. 797 posts · Joined 2008. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Bringing the BMW community together. If it's a newer battery though, that's when things get interesting because it means something may be draining your batteryDoug Huffman. Obviously due to the edc Malfunctioning while. Comfort access malfunction that is draining the battery. :eek: What could be cause ?How to Fix BMW Increased Battery Discharge ️Possible Causes / FIXES ️ BMW Battery Drain #1: Leaning On Charging Overnight Will Decrease Battery Life. " I have an 07 530i and have recently been getting the Increased Battery Discharge message along with my clock resetting. With an average State of Charge of 100% your unused battery will last about forever. Getting this notice, “Battery discharging while stopped, turn off unnecessary electrical consumers, reset date and time if required, in case of repeat occurrence in your system checked by your BMW center”. Reply Quote. The print out report reads "Good, Recharge, Volts 11. #19 · Sep 4, 2010. First battery replaced August 2008 three months after taking delivery. Typical is ~ 20 mA. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific model year or unique location. 2005 BMW 645ci - DPE 3pc Forged Rims,. The light is solid, - Answered by a verified BMW Mechanic. The BMW Dealer replaced the battery, so they programmed the battery and coding. Messages about high discharge while parked are different - the car has DETECTED that something isn't going to sleep and is drawing too much current. At Bimmerforums, you will find technical how-to information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. 030-. However, the message might also appear on other cars as a battery discharge warning. Appreciate 0. The issue is a constant notice when I start the car that says “battery discharge” and certain electrical features stop working, such as door. Given the recommended driving patterns suggested by BMW I am a battery abuser. Spread the love. 5V or greater. What does battery discharge mean? Discharging, or draining, describes the process of your battery loosing voltage, or energy. Ckchow13 Well-Known Member. Thank you for watching, I hope this video helps, pl. BMW F10 Increased Battery Discharge.