Increased Battery Discharge Bmw E60
By the Editorial Staff
March 16, 2026
Ok, this is how I solved my battery discharge/dead issue: 1. Had my alternator removed at a local shop 2. Checked the continuity to discard issues with alternator itself 3.
REPLACED the voltage regulator that comes attached to the alternator ($70+ online or $220 at dealer) *** Just make sure you buy the regulator with the correct AMPS (mine has. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explain what causes BMW battery discharge issues, how to diagnose them, and provide practical solutions to get you back on the road. Whether you're dealing with this problem right now or want to prevent it in the future, we've got you covered.
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The BMW increased battery discharge when stationary warning informed the owner about the sudden battery charge loss. Let's discuss its solutions. Firstly, check for symptoms of a bad battery.
This message can come on on its own if you leave the hood open for prolonged amounts of time. If your battery seems fine, and you weren't working on your car for a whole day, then you need to start checking for an excess draw somewhere. Seeing an 'Increased Battery Discharge' message on your BMW's iDrive screen? This article breaks down what it means and its common causes!
Understanding Battery Discharge When a BMW vehicle displays the message "Increased Battery Discharge," it means that the vehicle's digital motor electronics (DME) system has detected a decrease in the voltage of the auxiliary battery. The DME system takes action to preserve the battery by shutting off certain non-essential electrical systems, such as power windows, mirrors, seats. Tags battery discharge increased issue Jump to Latest Follow 1K views 5 replies 3 participants last post by BMW821 Apr 5, 2015 dan535d Discussion starter 82 posts Joined 2013 #1 Apr 7, 2014 read alot about the battery discharge issue but cant seem to find a solid answer.
it happens all the time but starts fine. im on my second 535d now and my other was the same. i fitted a tow bar on both.
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