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IndyMike · 05-12-2008, 05:55 PM

After placing the new battery in and hooking everything together (no leftover parts on this DIY this time) it cranked on the first try. I was a little suspicious at first that it could possibly still be the alternator, but they were put to rest when it turned over without a problem.

Like ZBB said the OBC memory was lost, but other than interesting tidbits oh history that were lost, big deal.

Easiest DIY to date.

I feel pretty fortunate to have extracted 5 1/2 years out of the original battery, as I recall having to replace the one in the E36 after only 4 years.

Who says BMW's aren't getting more reliable?

05-12-2008, 05:55 PM	#5
IndyMike Elected by grace Join Date: Feb 2006 Carmudgeonly Ride: 11 1 M; 11 328iT; 22 M240ix Location: Brickyard Posts: 1,962	Happy ending After placing the new battery in and hooking everything together (no leftover parts on this DIY this time) it cranked on the first try. I was a little suspicious at first that it could possibly still be the alternator, but they were put to rest when it turned over without a problem. Like ZBB said the OBC memory was lost, but other than interesting tidbits oh history that were lost, big deal. Easiest DIY to date. I feel pretty fortunate to have extracted 5 1/2 years out of the original battery, as I recall having to replace the one in the E36 after only 4 years. Who says BMW's aren't getting more reliable?