1998 528i ??battery Problem??

[bmwman3]

My 1998 528i - after sitting for a week i went to start it and it would not start. I charged the battery for a bit and then went to start it and this time the dash lites came on but all it did was make a clicking noise when i turned the key. Tried it a few times and then nothing.. anyone have any ideas.

thanks scott

[323imankiks]

how old is your battery? you probably need new battery if its four or more years old

[bmwman3]

Originally Posted by 323imankiks

how old is your battery? you probably need new battery if its four or more years old

The battery is probably that old , but it has a full charge in it, after i charged it up. It is strange that the engine does not even cranck i just get a clicking noise.

thanks scott

[bmwman3]

tried new battery and it worked ,even though the other battery showed fully charged..uhm...

[Njakalahy]

Originally Posted by bmwman3

tried new battery and it worked ,even though the other battery showed fully charged..uhm...

I am about to do the same thing with my 97 528i. I took my BMW to the dealer after it made some weird electrical problem symptoms. The dealer hooked it up to the computer and found nothing. They recharged the battery, and it has not shown me any sign of trouble. A friend recomended I replace the battery with a Diehard International ($100). I will do it today without any reservation. First, I have to earn the $100

[nickyseee]

Originally Posted by bmwman3

tried new battery and it worked ,even though the other battery showed fully charged..uhm...

I need to replace the battery in my 1998 540i.Will the stereo work after the battery is removed and replaced? I bought the car used and dont have a code for the radio if needed.Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Nick.

[Njakalahy]

Originally Posted by nickyseee

I need to replace the battery in my 1998 540i.Will the stereo work after the battery is removed and replaced? I bought the car used and dont have a code for the radio if needed.Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Nick.

Yeah. My radio worked without any prob after I replaced the battery.
Cheers!
Njakalahy

[sandyK]

Originally Posted by nickyseee

I need to replace the battery in my 1998 540i.Will the stereo work after the battery is removed and replaced? I bought the car used and dont have a code for the radio if needed.Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Nick.

Yeah, the BMW buisiness radios no longer have the coded anti-theft, because they work only on( or when connected to ) the cars k-bus. I don't know if they are coded to the individual vehicle, but no code needed after a loss of power.