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Search Auto Parts Search Help please Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting moomook New User Feb 21, 2011, 3:42 PM Post #1 of 5 (1208 views) Help please Sign In Hello. I have a 2002 BMW 316 compact. It has been off the road for ages so the battery was flat. I used jump leads to try and start it but this didnt start it but there was life as the lights came on and so did the radio. I have charged the battery for 24 hours and put it back in the car and there is no life there what so ever. Does this mean i need a new battery? Or can i top up the fluid? Im so not a car person!!! (This post was edited by moomook on Feb 21, 2011, 3:44 PM) zmame Veteran / Moderator Feb 21, 2011, 3:45 PM Post #2 of 5 (1203 views) Re: Help please Sign In More then likely. You can take your battery to most retail parts stores and they can test the battery for you free. broncofan New User Feb 21, 2011, 6:33 PM Post #3 of 5 (1189 views) Re: Help please Sign In Not only will they check your battery but you can have them put on a quick charge, it usally takes about a half hour or so. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Feb 21, 2011, 6:46 PM Post #4 of 5 (1188 views) Re: Help please Sign In It has to be charged before it's tested anyway. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. croatia84 User Feb 22, 2011, 7:52 PM Post #5 of 5 (1179 views) Re: Help please Sign In Why in the world would anyone let a 02 BMW sit for ages . Just get a new battery and you'll be fine.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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