1990 BMW 325 Battery

1990 BMW 325
188,600 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DJBIMMER
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car did not start in the morning,replaced battery but same thing happend already 3 times had altenator tested ok .What is draining battery or is it a bad battery?
May 8, 2010 at 9:29 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You need to get the batter load tested after it has been fully bench charged, and if it is OK, get a current draw test done on the electrical, as you may have a open circuit drawing down power.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 8, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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