vehicle battery charge low

[E92f80]

Haven't driven car for about 2 weeks and vehicle battery charge low ,came with a advisory to drive for long period , went for long drive , no more messages .
Had the car for 2 years now and it often sits idle for up 2 weeks .
First time i had warning light .
Bmw claimed battery will hold charge i think for up to 4 weeks ?
Would my trickle charger from my e92 m3 , be any good .
Any thoughts ?

[AIRHEIR]

There is a specific one for these batteries. Its what I use on my car

https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-56-926-L.../dp/B00EUF6UM8

[lethbridge]

With that kind of usage it does seem you are going to need a conditioner as per the one above (although they are around £100 in the UK!). I guess you may have just done a short run or two possibly at night before leaving it for 2 weeks or done something different in terms of usage? Have you got a dash cam or anything else plugged in? You should use a conditioner that is designed for lithium-ion batteries as they don't like over charging (e.g. a constant trickle is not good for them). A charger designed for li-ion will charge in a particular (and different) way to optimise the batteries life... The battery can cost nearly £1000 to replace so you want to keep it in good condition...

[E92f80]

Thanks for replies nothing plugged in
Think it will be good idea to go down charger route

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by E92f80

Thanks for replies nothing plugged in
Think it will be good idea to go down charger route

I have one of these and its works perfectly even has an ASM mode for stop start batteries - £68

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CTEK-MXS-5-...s%2C205&sr=8-5

[dsmclark]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

I have one of these and its works perfectly even has an ASM mode for stop start batteries - £68

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CTEK-MXS-5-...s%2C205&sr=8-5

Needs to be a Lithium Ion one Jon as our M3's are a bit more sophisticated than the M5

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by dsmclark

Needs to be a Lithium Ion one Jon as our M3's are a bit more sophisticated than the M5

I think with the M5 the money went on refinement and luxury

You well mate?

[dsmclark]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

I think with the M5 the money went on refinement and luxury

You well mate?

Yeah do kinda miss that 😂

I'm good tho mate. How are things your end?

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by dsmclark

Yeah do kinda miss that ��

I'm good tho mate. How are things your end?

Good. Have bought some OEM side grills with black gloss to replace the chrome and an exhaustmeister off ebay for £25

Sounds good now

[dsmclark]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

Good. Have bought some OEM side grills with black gloss to replace the chrome and an exhaustmeister off ebay for £25

Sounds good now

Ah nice! Would have given you mine for nothing 😂 that's a pretty good price tho

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by dsmclark

Ah nice! Would have given you mine for nothing �� that's a pretty good price tho

I thought you wanted £50

Either way put it for sale in the M5 section as it will sell plus I can add how good it is to help sell it

[ArcticZ]

Hi

Does any one know where to get
M4 Drivers Side Rear Quarter Panel ?

based in the UK