Does anyone have any idea how long the battery on a 325i (March 2003 production model with 1,200 miles on it), with alarm engaged, should last before it needs re-charging? :thud
I ask because we went on holiday for two weeks, and upon our return, the battery was dead and required a jump start. The mechanic that gave us the jump-start said that "it's normal for 325's battery to run down after not driving it for more than two weeks". He also said that the drain is a result of the alarm. Nuts I say! Our other car (a 1997 Dodge) has been left for up to six weeks with the alarm engaged and, without fail, has always started.
Might this be a BMW-wide problem with its 2003 325i's or might this be an isolated incident?
Any comments and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :bow
I ask because we went on holiday for two weeks, and upon our return, the battery was dead and required a jump start. The mechanic that gave us the jump-start said that "it's normal for 325's battery to run down after not driving it for more than two weeks". He also said that the drain is a result of the alarm. Nuts I say! Our other car (a 1997 Dodge) has been left for up to six weeks with the alarm engaged and, without fail, has always started.
Might this be a BMW-wide problem with its 2003 325i's or might this be an isolated incident?
Any comments and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :bow