RE: <e28> Power Locks, Current Drain and Spring/Shock Combinations

[Pamela Crossett <agraphic@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David Alexander wrote:
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>  Over the last day or so, I have seen two postings on
>  E28's that with no response. I'm awaiting comments from
>  the digest collective as "old reliable" (87 535i) is
>  acting up in the same manner. Trust me, winter in
>  Chicago is fun!
>  ...snip...
>  2. Current Drain. If I let my car sit more than 1 day
>  the battery goes flat and I am unable to start. The
>  problem is worse now that the temps. have fallen to
>  below 10 degrees at night. What is the proper
>  diagnositc proceedure....snip...
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Check to make sure that the trunk light goes off when you close the boot --
I've had similar problems twice til I traced it down to this.

David Wolf

84 318, 190k--mi
83 528e, 268k--km

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