E92 m3- trickle charger?
Discussion
I do very few miles in my m3 and as such it's killing the battery, to the point where I start to receive the warning 'increased battery discharge' bmw say there is no problem with the battery and it doesn't need replacing.....but will do if I keep running it down with short journeys.
They have recommended I get a trickle charger to keep it topped up. I've never used one of these before, they seem quite cheap but on the face of it a ball ache to use, requiring battery removal.
Anyone have any experience of trickle chargers and can recommend an easy to use decent one?
They have recommended I get a trickle charger to keep it topped up. I've never used one of these before, they seem quite cheap but on the face of it a ball ache to use, requiring battery removal.
Anyone have any experience of trickle chargers and can recommend an easy to use decent one?
malman said:
Used one of these for years on my previous cars. Plugs in to 12v socket if its constant live or has croc clips. No need to remove battery.
http://www.accumate.co.uk/accumate.htm
This looks especially good. Cheers.http://www.accumate.co.uk/accumate.htm
t8cmf said:
The best option by far and the bit of kit most of the M3Cutters (including myself) use is the Ctek MXS 5.0.
It comes with croc clips and a permanent ring attachment which you bolt to the car.
A word of advice, DO NOT attach your charger directly to the battery as it confuses the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS). Bolt your ring attachment to the under bonnet terminals, the positive one is on the rear bulkhead of the engine compartment under a red cap and the negative terminal (also under the bonnet) is located just inside the drivers wing near the front of the car. Its a hexagonal stud with a threaded centre to bolt your lead adapter to. The ring adapter provides a quick release system / connection for your charger.
It takes me about 5 secs to plug my charger in.
Many thanks for the extra info....great stuff.It comes with croc clips and a permanent ring attachment which you bolt to the car.
A word of advice, DO NOT attach your charger directly to the battery as it confuses the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS). Bolt your ring attachment to the under bonnet terminals, the positive one is on the rear bulkhead of the engine compartment under a red cap and the negative terminal (also under the bonnet) is located just inside the drivers wing near the front of the car. Its a hexagonal stud with a threaded centre to bolt your lead adapter to. The ring adapter provides a quick release system / connection for your charger.
It takes me about 5 secs to plug my charger in.
t8cmf said:
The best option by far and the bit of kit most of the M3Cutters (including myself) use is the Ctek MXS 5.0.
It comes with croc clips and a permanent ring attachment which you bolt to the car.
A word of advice, DO NOT attach your charger directly to the battery as it confuses the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS). Bolt your ring attachment to the under bonnet terminals, the positive one is on the rear bulkhead of the engine compartment under a red cap and the negative terminal (also under the bonnet) is located just inside the drivers wing near the front of the car. Its a hexagonal stud with a threaded centre to bolt your lead adapter to. The ring adapter provides a quick release system / connection for your charger.
It takes me about 5 secs to plug my charger in.
Bought one and connected this weekend as you said.....absolutely superb. Many thanks for your help,It comes with croc clips and a permanent ring attachment which you bolt to the car.
A word of advice, DO NOT attach your charger directly to the battery as it confuses the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS). Bolt your ring attachment to the under bonnet terminals, the positive one is on the rear bulkhead of the engine compartment under a red cap and the negative terminal (also under the bonnet) is located just inside the drivers wing near the front of the car. Its a hexagonal stud with a threaded centre to bolt your lead adapter to. The ring adapter provides a quick release system / connection for your charger.
It takes me about 5 secs to plug my charger in.
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