Faulty electrical system in BMW 5 and 6 – how to check if I am at risk of fire?

BMW AG has announced that a certain group of 5-Series and 6-Series vehicles have a defect in the form of a faulty plus wire connector. In extreme cases, this defect can lead to a vehicle fire even when parked with the ignition off.

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Do you need to back up the power when replacing the battery in a BMW E63?

BMW driver question

I want to replace the battery in my BMW. Can I hook up another battery for the replacement? I want the car, to have power for the duration of the operation. Is this necessary? I don’t want the car to lose its settings when I unplug it.

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