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      02-03-2021, 05:04 AM   #55
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Originally Posted by Jtcrow View Post
Just wondering you guys are experiencing the similar frustration of having to fully charge from 'low battery' every couple of months? I do drive a little (probably 30-40 miles/week school run's etc), but in the current lockdown of course, she does not get a proper run.

I previously took it back to BMW early on in lockdown v1 and they told me there was a discharge issue with keyless access, so they replaced the door handle. If it's common 'discharge speed' at the moment, I can deal with it, if it isn't, I need to get back on them again.

I charge it probably 12 hours at a time. By the sound of it I should be using the AGM setting on my CTEK, rather than the 'standard' mode?

Yes AGM setting should be used.

My car is not being used much at present, due to restrictions, and I’ve had to charge every 4 to 6 weeks since early November..

When I eventually get a service I’m going to ask the dealer about this issue.
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