Does anyone have any idea how long the battery on a 325i (March 2003 production model with 1,200 miles on it), should last when the car is parked before it needs re-charging?
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 something other than the alarm? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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 something other than the alarm? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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