CTEK & charging

[markeg]

This is what it says in the book - I don't feel inclined to do anything else - Im sure that BMW's engineers have their reasons.
(2016 publication issue)


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That might be relevant to E89's. My manual, for my 2005 car, states this:



The section on connecting/jump starting states:



So, you can use either, even for jump starting. E85/E86's are obviously more robust than their lightweight cousins....

 

[Ducklakeview]

"Disconnect earth first, reconnect last" has always been my motto.. I have seen SEVERAL muppets over the years short out spanners & sockets doing it the other way round when removing/refitting batteries etc - Not a pretty sight as it turns almost red in their hands..

Mike