if you remove the key and just put it back in I think that problem goes away.
Since practically every hollow space within an 8/7/5 is host to a control unit, many with memory and sensors, it is no wonder the E31/32/34 has such a high resting current drain. About 1 amp/hour drain about every 20 hours. Here's the figures:
With the trunk/luggage compartment lights off:
1.) Driver's door open: 4.8 - 5.0 Amps
2.) Driver's door closed: 4.1 Amps for 20 seconds then reduced to approx. 450-470mA for next 16 mins. then reduced to approx. 50mA
With the trunk/luggage compartment lights on:
1.) Driver's door open approx. 6.1-6.4 Amps
2.) Driver's door closed--approx. 5.9-6.1 Amps for 20 seconds, then reduced to approx. 2.5 Amps for the next 16 mins, then reduced to approx. 50mA
And remove the ignition key when engine is switched off
Found in other boards and combined for your info.
Last edited by shogun; 01-27-2005 at 12:34 AM.
if you remove the key and just put it back in I think that problem goes away.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy
Does not help. CC module monitors 'key in ignition' and remains active till key is removed again.
Just try it. Install a multimeter between battery and the battery cable and then you can monitor it.
hmm... i have been leaving my key in after shutting it off, removing it and just slipping it back in. Never noticed the battery being low or anything when re-starting it even after a weekend.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy