Hello,
I have got my X3 xDrive35i 2013 in August this year and did not have any problems with the battery before today. We do not drive too much every day, although we do driver every day. I have seen the messages from the people having problems with X3, having to charge it regularly. I anticipated that it may happen and bought the original BMW charger once I have found a good deal.
Last night the temperature outside dropped to -24C, by more than 10C in one night. When I started the car in the morning it was OK. Once I got to my destination and turned off the engine I have noticed the orange message "charge the battery". Shortly after I went back home, did another stop on the way and saw the message saying that the car is disabling some functions while parked because of the low battery charge. Then I went home and let the car to idle for about 30 mins on my driveway - I needed to make another trip with my baby and I did not want to risk. Finally, after getting back home I have noticed that the message about the low battery charge was still present. So I decided it was time to open that charger. I have left it charging for about 6 hours and when I went outside to check it the light was green, like if the charger has done its job. I was surprised because I expected it to work for at least 20-30 hours or so. Charger delivers 1.25 A, the battery is 90 Ah, if it was mostly discharges I expected it to charge for quite a while. I needed to make another trip, everything was fine, no more message about the low battery.
Anyone experienced something like this? Did you have any problems with X3's battery after a cold wave?
I have got my X3 xDrive35i 2013 in August this year and did not have any problems with the battery before today. We do not drive too much every day, although we do driver every day. I have seen the messages from the people having problems with X3, having to charge it regularly. I anticipated that it may happen and bought the original BMW charger once I have found a good deal.
Last night the temperature outside dropped to -24C, by more than 10C in one night. When I started the car in the morning it was OK. Once I got to my destination and turned off the engine I have noticed the orange message "charge the battery". Shortly after I went back home, did another stop on the way and saw the message saying that the car is disabling some functions while parked because of the low battery charge. Then I went home and let the car to idle for about 30 mins on my driveway - I needed to make another trip with my baby and I did not want to risk. Finally, after getting back home I have noticed that the message about the low battery charge was still present. So I decided it was time to open that charger. I have left it charging for about 6 hours and when I went outside to check it the light was green, like if the charger has done its job. I was surprised because I expected it to work for at least 20-30 hours or so. Charger delivers 1.25 A, the battery is 90 Ah, if it was mostly discharges I expected it to charge for quite a while. I needed to make another trip, everything was fine, no more message about the low battery.
Anyone experienced something like this? Did you have any problems with X3's battery after a cold wave?