Battery Replacing
03-15-2013, 09:40 AM
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Battery Replacing
I have a 2005 545I that needs battery replacing. Where can I find a replacement battery and avoid going to the dealer for Programming.
03-15-2013, 02:14 PM
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Bought mine at auto zone too... no issues.. just make sure if u have a acid type,, stay with it,, and make sure to get the same characteristics as the original....
04-08-2013, 01:42 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Same here no problems at all. 7 year warranty and dealer is only 2, go figure...
04-09-2013, 07:29 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 535d M sport. Bi-Xenons, Auto Lights/Wipers, Electric Seats, 8.8" DVD Sat Nav, 6 CD changer, -think thats everything?!
Hey guys,
Just incase it helps - I've been through the process and thought I'd let you know...
2 parts to changing the battery over.
Registering the battery basically records in the system - at what point you changed the battery. i.e. 60,000 miles - 9/4/13.
Registering the battery is straight forward / done via DIS. Good if you intend of selling the car in the future.
I guess you could put a label on the top of the battery with the date/car mileage on it?
Good Luck with it.
Just incase it helps - I've been through the process and thought I'd let you know...
2 parts to changing the battery over.
- Programming/coding the new battery
- Registering the new battery.
Registering the battery basically records in the system - at what point you changed the battery. i.e. 60,000 miles - 9/4/13.
Registering the battery is straight forward / done via DIS. Good if you intend of selling the car in the future.
I guess you could put a label on the top of the battery with the date/car mileage on it?
Good Luck with it.
04-09-2013, 11:00 AM
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Autozone battery 3 years ago with no issues since, in 2005 545i. Cost about $100. No computer resetting either. If DIY, I recommend connecting another battery to the two posts under the hood to maintain your system settings. Just keep your polarity correct when connecting.
04-10-2013, 06:19 AM
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I just bought mine from Pepboys. Bosch with the same characteristics. Two days later I had a check engine light and a day later I had Park distance control Malfuntion light. Both went away and no problems since. They had a rebate and my total was $100.
05-15-2013, 03:50 AM
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Hey guys,
Just incase it helps - I've been through the process and thought I'd let you know...
2 parts to changing the battery over.
Registering the battery basically records in the system - at what point you changed the battery. i.e. 60,000 miles - 9/4/13.
Registering the battery is straight forward / done via DIS. Good if you intend of selling the car in the future.
I guess you could put a label on the top of the battery with the date/car mileage on it?
Good Luck with it.
Just incase it helps - I've been through the process and thought I'd let you know...
2 parts to changing the battery over.
- Programming/coding the new battery
- Registering the new battery.
Registering the battery basically records in the system - at what point you changed the battery. i.e. 60,000 miles - 9/4/13.
Registering the battery is straight forward / done via DIS. Good if you intend of selling the car in the future.
I guess you could put a label on the top of the battery with the date/car mileage on it?
Good Luck with it.
Hi,
Some GREAT information here!
The logic of having to re-code/program a car for a dead battery is beyond belief, but this explains things well.. so Thank YOU!
