MINI today? #2

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03-27-2016, 08:11 AM
KevinC

Came home yesterday from a short business trip to find the battery in my M5 had gone tits-up. Did a history check and found it was last replaced in 2011, so after some quick research, was off to O'Reilly to pick up a SuperStart 95R Platinum AGM battery. You wouldn't believe the size & weight of this hulk - 63 lbs! Good price for AGM though at $179.95, and super-easy to replace. Unlike the E46 and other E39's, the M5 battery is in the center-rear area of the trunk, not in the right rear fender well. Now I'm ready to endure the brutal Phoenix heat. I always go AGM for that reason.
03-27-2016, 02:24 PM
Dr Dynamite

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Finally got this out!
Taking a break right now haha

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03-27-2016, 02:27 PM
san

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Finally got this out!
Taking a break right now haha

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Nice... :thumbsup
On my list of things to do...
03-27-2016, 03:28 PM
squashman702

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Originally Posted by Sockethead

There is a Bosch plug, I forget which one that can cause issues. That was my problem a few years back

Scanner came up with two P0301 codes, misfire on cylinder one. Swapped the coil and all seems to be good- misfire is definitely cleared up. Hopefully nailed the bullseye with the first throw of parts darts.
03-27-2016, 03:32 PM
Sockethead

That would be great! Always pays to read the codes, eh?
03-27-2016, 03:44 PM
squashman702

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Originally Posted by Sockethead

That would be great! Always pays to read the codes, eh?

That or I am getting too good at recognizing a misfire . . . the advantage of having a bunch of shitty vehicles prior to owning a decent one.
03-27-2016, 06:25 PM
Whammy

Looked at a house today with the g/f. The ZHP may be getting a new home.
03-27-2016, 09:11 PM
ZacharyMikel

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Originally Posted by Aeternalis

Got her back from the shop this morning. It's like a totally different car now.

Pics to come later!

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Whooo! I bet it's like a brand new ride! Very nice. What did all that run you through the shop if you don't mind me asking?
03-28-2016, 06:00 AM
Aeternalis

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Originally Posted by ZacharyMikel

Whooo! I bet it's like a brand new ride! Very nice. What did all that run you through the shop if you don't mind me asking?

Sent you a PM. :)

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03-28-2016, 06:42 AM
johnrando

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Originally Posted by Whammy

Looked at a house today with the g/f. The ZHP may be getting a new home.

Exciting. Good luck.

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