Many BMW owners call us about getting a “battery discharged” message on their dash. This is to alert you that your battery is getting low and the vehicle needs time to charge it before you shut the engine down again. Driving short distances while using all of these vehicle accessories takes a great deal of power.
How do I reset my BMW battery discharge?
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What does it mean when your car says battery discharged?
This warning will come on when the battery is discharging. Typically, this will happen if you are sitting in the car with the radio on (accessory or key-on) with the engine not running. It is Hyundai's method of warning the driver that continuing to do this could cause the battery to go dead.6 Jul 2021
How do you fix a battery discharge warning?
You certainly could try completely disconnecting the radio and repowering it to see if that resets the control unit. Although it might discharge the CD, the unit may still cycle as if there is a CD it's trying to eject. At this point you will need to send the unit out for repair or upgrade to an aftermarket unit.6 Jul 2021
How do you stop a car battery from draining when not in use?
- 1) Use a trickle charger or battery conditioner.
- 2) Avoid turning your car on and then off again.
- 3) Avoid short journeys.
- 4) Drive your car for 15-20 minutes at a time.
- 5) Alternate trips if your household has more than one vehicle.
What is draining my car battery when its off?
Even while your car is off, your battery provides power to things like the clock, the radio, and the alarm system. What may drain a car battery when it's off are things such as interior lights, door lights, or even bad relays.17 Feb 2020
What does it mean when my BMW says increased battery discharge?
Increased battery discharge message on a BMW comes up to warn the driver that the car battery is low or getting discharged quicker than it can be charged by the alternator.
How do I reset my BMW electrical system?
- First of all, turn the ignition key of the BMW car to the accessory position once the lights and radio are on. You have to do this before starting the vehicle.
- Again, press the “Trip” button and hold until Reset appears.
- Then, press the same button for the third time.
What is discharging of a battery?
Discharging or charging is always occurring inside a battery at any given time. This excess electron flow out of the negative side of the battery, through the electrical device, and back to the positive side of the battery is what creates DC current.