Max, no I don't think that they looked at or even considered the battery, however, I just had the battery replace before Christmas. The problem has only happened once, as of this date. (Knock on wood) regarding your 2c, I appreciate any help that anyone can give me on this car. When I purchased this car, I was taken by it beauty and power. I had forgotten about the many BWM problems that can happen and from what I read, the ghost problems on the E32. Again, Thanks for the input! Clarence