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Ryan
12-15-2005, 10:41 AM
Hello all. I am VERY new to this board. I commonly frequent the Boxster Board as a result of owning a 1997 Boxster and picked up a new 2006 BMW 530 for a back seat for the kids. I LOVE this car but I keep getting a "High Battery Drain" warning each morning. The dealer cannot find the problem and the odd part is if I let the car sit a few days, it DOESNT come on. I dont know if this is a problem, computer glitch or what. I have confirmed all lights are off, doors closed, etc. Any ideas? Thank you for the help!

632 Regal
12-15-2005, 11:16 AM
sometimes the diodes in the alternator can go bad and cause a drain problem, but usually it will kill the battery overnight or over a couple days...just a guess.

bump to the top for ya.

Tiger
12-15-2005, 01:23 PM
Let the dealer sort it out... It is brand new... Maybe you need to consult with regional BMW tech rep on this matter.

Jay 535i
12-15-2005, 02:00 PM
Five series and a Boxster -- my own personal dream combination. Nice choices. :)