At BMW of West St. Louis, we’ve noticed over the years that seasonal change is prime time for essential component failure. This is because seasonal temperature extremes and temperature change across seasons wreak havoc on components prone to wear and tear. Automotive batteries are vital for engine starting and powering accessories but the battery has a relatively short service life. Given the interrelationship between the battery and alternator, very often a special testing procedure must be implemented to determine the root cause of the electrical problems.
At BMW of West St. Louis, charging system service features highly qualified service experts, specialized electrical testing equipment, and a proven testing protocol. The service technician begins by inspecting the battery and testing its cold-cranking amps and reserve capacity if it is in good physical condition.
If the battery is in excellent condition at peak performance, the service expert will then test the alternator. More often than not by this stage of the service, the service technician has identified the root cause as a dead battery, defective alternator, or faulty battery terminals. The defective component will then receive the corrective maintenance or repair that restores peak performance and factory specifications to your BMW’s charging system.
At BMW of West St. Louis, we advise our customers to look out for the following symptoms regarding their vehicle’s battery and alternator performances. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of faulty battery charging, it is an excellent decision to schedule service to prevent an immovable vehicle:
If your BMW has a dead battery or defective charging system, your vehicle won’t be able to move because the engine won’t start. If your battery is old or if you are experiencing electrical accessory problems, or if you merely want to gain peace of mind about your BMW’s battery and alternator as we encroach upon winter, we invite you to BMW of West St. Louis for a charging system service. Our BMW Service Center is conveniently located in St. Louis near Chesterfield and Wildwood, MO.
14417 Manchester Rd.
Manchester, MO 63011
