One of the most common reasons the battery light comes on and the car battery stops charging is because of corrosion. Whether the corrosion is on the battery cables or cable terminals, it is still a problem that needs to be addressed. Another common culprit for the battery not charging is a problem with the alternator.Aug 5, 2021
What does it mean charging malfunction BMW?
If the BMW battery warning light on the dashboard comes on while driving and iDrive displays a warning message, the charging system is not working properly. The problem most likely is a bad alternator or battery, but the fault may be something other than these two components.
Can you charge a dead BMW battery?
BMW recommends that the battery is charged via the jump start terminals under the hood. Connect your charger now, red clamp first and proceed to slow charging the battery. A dead battery can take up to 24 hours to fully charge.Jul 4, 2019