SI Batteries

[dlmrun2002]

So my SI batteries are toast I'm pretty sureon my 318is. I replaced them once on my 325iX. I picked up two sets when I soldered them in the SI circuit board. The other set of batteries have been hanging around for a couple of years. Is it fair to say this new set that is 2 years old and has been sitting around are probable NO GOOD because they are recharge-ables and haven't been used? I'd hate to put the new(old) ones in and find out they FAIL and then go through the whole deal once again.

Thanks
Doug M NY

[Jean]

Doug, you can purchase brand new ones for cheap here http://tnrbatteries.com/cr14250sebr.html

But sometimes the board is bad even when you replace the batteries, you just have to give it a shot.

[jlevie]

If the batteries will take and hold a charge they are still good.

[Jean]

Correct, but the board can still be bad even if the batteries check out ok.