Everytime I start my car this symbol comes on!!!!!

gemini330zhp · 06-05-2011, 07:04 PM

As of today this symbol comes on and my clock is at 00.00 when I start the car....It happend 3 times so far. I have to put the time back in. Anyone have an idea on whats happening????

SIIK2NR · 06-05-2011, 07:10 PM

Routine service due.

gemini330zhp · 06-05-2011, 07:23 PM

I looked for messages and this is what came on I did not disconnect the battery!!!!

gemini330zhp · 06-05-2011, 07:26 PM

My car was in my garage for 2 weeks I was away in Vancouver possible battery problem??

kscarrol · 06-05-2011, 07:29 PM

Low battery charge. I've seen the car on lift symbol on my old 550 when it sat for a while. Loosing the time on your clock is another symptom. Take the car for a good 20+ minute drive at highway speeds to recharge the battery...

SchnellM3 · 06-05-2011, 07:30 PM

Happens in my X6 all the time but that was because it was a lemon it occurred with multiple other errors as well. I would say take it for a nice long drive or try a trickle charger overnight since it sat for a few weeks. If you charge it you'll most likely still have to set the time and date the next time you start it but should be fine after that.

Technic · 06-05-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gemini330zhp

My car was in my garage for 2 weeks I was away in Vancouver possible battery problem??

Yes, it is. Check battery condition.

gemini330zhp · 06-05-2011, 07:46 PM

You guys are right found a few more messages....I just put the car on the trickle charger and if that does not work will take it in for service in the AM....

kscarrol · 06-05-2011, 08:02 PM

Is this the original battery that came with the car? If so, could just be getting old and not holding charge like it should. I've left my '08 550 and '11 M3 for 2 weeks with no issues or trickle charger. At almost 4 years old, battery maybe tired...

gemini330zhp · 06-05-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Is this the original battery that came with the car? If so, could just be getting old and not holding charge like it should. I've left my '08 550 and '11 M3 for 2 weeks with no issues or trickle charger. At almost 4 years old, battery maybe tired...

Yes this is the original battery could be its not holding its charge probally need replacement. I have driven the car around since I came back so it could be thats its not holding its charge. Hope it holds its charge so I can drive it to the dealer in the morning.

snowmants · 06-05-2011, 08:18 PM

Yeah sounds like your battery is dying...

Maseroche · 06-06-2011, 03:56 AM

Had the same symbols a couple of months ago and in my case it was the battery.

dhoggm3 · 06-06-2011, 06:51 AM

Do you have an aftermarket pulley? If you do I believe you'll experience this more often than most. I do and it happens to me too often if I don't drive it a lot.

bobbyd1961 · 06-06-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by gemini330zhp

As of today this symbol comes on and my clock is at 00.00 when I start the car....It happend 3 times so far. I have to put the time back in. Anyone have an idea on whats happening????

i dont believe that is a routine service. get it checked out immediately. from memory the manual says not to drive with that symbol

mdosu · 06-06-2011, 07:13 AM

aside from your 2-week event, do you drive your car regularly? I ask b/c I also have an 08 and I don't drive everyday, but about once every 4 days and alot on the weekends. You have really low miles, I mean REALLY low for an 08 and if it's just sitting there with no trickle the battery will be in no way the same as my car (15k) or a regularly drive 08 (30k)

bogdan · 06-06-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gemini330zhp

As of today this symbol comes on and my clock is at 00.00 when I start the car....It happend 3 times so far. I have to put the time back in. Anyone have an idea on whats happening????

Your battery is no longer holding a charge. You should replace the battery, and purchase a trickle carger so it does not happen again. This is a cause of the extended periods of sitting the car has experienced.

Let me also get you some additional bad news: There is a 99% chance that warranty will not cover the battery, so you will be paying for the battery replacement and programming.

The yellow service light is most like due to the vehicle forgetting the time/date. Some of the items, such as the brake flush are triggered by time. Check the vehicle service after you reset the clock.

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Originally Posted by bobbyd1961

i dont believe that is a routine service. get it checked out immediately. from memory the manual says not to drive with that symbol

Incorrect! That is a service reminder light used to indicate upcoming maintenance on the vehicle. When you're close it's yellow, when the car is overdue it turns bright red. Most people don't even know it's there.

bmw_e46 · 03-07-2012, 09:04 PM

Hi, question...

with these symbols, can you car start though ?

SchnellM3 · 03-07-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw_e46

Hi, question...

with these symbols, can you car start though ?

Should be able to, just throw a tender on it to charge it back up or take it for a drive...

Mr. ///M3 RD · 03-07-2012, 09:27 PM

On my former 2011 I got all kinds of bogus messages. Took it to the dealership they updated the software and all was fine after that. On my 2012 no issues so far I am not at the Break in service yet ... perhaps after my dealer plays with it I may have issues I hope not

touch wood.

M3SQRD · 03-08-2012, 04:37 AM

Yep, definitely time for a new battery.

gr8000 · 03-08-2012, 11:19 AM

I was geting exactly the same messages sice a month or so. I tried long drives, which solve the problem for a couple of days or so.

You need a new battery.

Potemkin · 03-08-2012, 11:38 AM

New battery required. Just had mine done.

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gemini330zhp Major 34 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BergenCo NewJersey iTrader: (0)	I looked for messages and this is what came on I did not disconnect the battery!!!! __________________ 2008 Jet Black E90 M3 6SPD no sunroof and 18s to my specs
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gemini330zhp Major 34 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BergenCo NewJersey iTrader: (0)	My car was in my garage for 2 weeks I was away in Vancouver possible battery problem?? __________________ 2008 Jet Black E90 M3 6SPD no sunroof and 18s to my specs
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8912 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Low battery charge. I've seen the car on lift symbol on my old 550 when it sat for a while. Loosing the time on your clock is another symptom. Take the car for a good 20+ minute drive at highway speeds to recharge the battery... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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gemini330zhp Major 34 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BergenCo NewJersey iTrader: (0)	You guys are right found a few more messages....I just put the car on the trickle charger and if that does not work will take it in for service in the AM.... __________________ 2008 Jet Black E90 M3 6SPD no sunroof and 18s to my specs
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8912 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Is this the original battery that came with the car? If so, could just be getting old and not holding charge like it should. I've left my '08 550 and '11 M3 for 2 weeks with no issues or trickle charger. At almost 4 years old, battery maybe tired... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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Maseroche Major 55 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: '12 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bahrain iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	Had the same symbols a couple of months ago and in my case it was the battery. __________________ Khalid '12 BMW E92 M3 '03 BMW E46 M3 '14 Mercedes-Benz S400 '18 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
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dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Do you have an aftermarket pulley? If you do I believe you'll experience this more often than most. I do and it happens to me too often if I don't drive it a lot. __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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bmw_e46 Private 10 Rep 50 Posts Drives: Grey 2009 M3 Series Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NA iTrader: (0)	Hi, question... with these symbols, can you car start though ?
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M3SQRD Major General 2260 Rep 5,695 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	Yep, definitely time for a new battery.
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gr8000 Major 72 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0)	I was geting exactly the same messages sice a month or so. I tried long drives, which solve the problem for a couple of days or so. You need a new battery.
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Potemkin New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: M3 coupe, jet black, manual Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	New battery required. Just had mine done.
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