2001 BMW 525 bATTERY LOOSING CHARGE

2001 BMW 525
65,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JANROB
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what could be causing my battery to be loosing charge after a thunderstorm?
Jun 27, 2008 at 1:25 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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I'm not sure how the two could be related. What is the age of the battery? If it is more than 5 years old, I would consider replacement. A parasitic draw test would be a starting place if the battery passes muster.
Jun 27, 2008 at 4:31 PM
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