Sinky
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Hello
Picking up a E46 BMW in the next few days.
Its been sitting a wee while and the battery is dead.
I believe the original is a 80a and I have a fairly new 45a sitting.
Can I use that to drive the car about 50km then change?
or will it blow up?
Thanks Sinky
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which engine?
tbh it should do fine to get it moving but if its a larger engine you'd be wise to add some jump leads in the mix to make sure you don't flatten the battery
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Sinky
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2.5 323Ci but once started as long as i don't use a/c or lights it should be ok to get me home? You think?
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Take the battery, take jump leads, run them to the battery in the passenger footwell?
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Take the battery, take jump leads, run them to the battery in the passenger footwell? ? Lost me mate..Battery is in he boot. |
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Sinky
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Ah... Sorry Battles.I get you now.
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Hi, Remove the dead battery, and put what ever battery it takes to get it running on, perhaps with a jump. After it's running the alternator supplies all the power needed. You can't blow up or overcharge a battery unless there is a problem with the alternators regulator.
Colin
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Sinky
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Ok colnerov Thats what I wanted to hear.
Thanks everyone
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I agree with colnerev, as long as the battery is a 12volt car battery once the car is started it will be fine if the alternator is working.
If the alternator is working as it should you can use the A/C and lights etc.
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Sinky
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45amper still in the motor.Working fine.Have to get a 80amp soon tho.
Battles I'm originally form Embra .HHGH
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