How to replace your BMW battery!
05-09-2011, 03:17 AM
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My Ride: BMW 530D M-Sport, Steptronic, Grey Metallic,
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how do you register the battery in dis or sss
05-09-2011, 03:18 AM
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My Ride: BMW 530D M-Sport, Steptronic, Grey Metallic,
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i changed mine to a varta 110
09-05-2012, 06:22 AM
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Just replaced a battery in the wife's 2007 a4. I used a memory cord to save settings and prevent a trip to the dealer. One end plugs into the car's obd and the other into the cigarette lighter power source of a battery pack. Has anyone ever tried this with our cars? I don't need a battery yet (knock on wood) but would like to know for future reference.
09-05-2012, 06:54 AM
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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.
I had mine replaced 10 months ago at Autozone with the Gold batery and with the EXACT Ah Ca/CCa. The guy came out and changed it for me, simply disconnected the battery like anyone else would, installed the vent and secured the battery. I INPA and used the battery registration but I honestly coudn't tell if it actually did anything. My battery work PERFECT! It's SEVEN year warranty and cost was like 130.00 compared to 650.00 at the Stealership! I figured if it prematurely dies, within five years they replace it for free. I probably won't even have this car in five years...
09-05-2012, 08:33 AM
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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.
09-05-2012, 11:42 AM
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My Ride: PHINEASS. 2008 535i Alpine White/ Light Beige Dakota/ Dark Poplar with Sports, Premium, Navigation, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, Satellite Radio, Ipod & USB, Legal Tinted, All Weather Front, Rear and Trunk mats, Detailed and Clay Treated.
Model Year: 2008
Right after the battery cable recall was performed on my car, my battery started to act up. Programings were getting erased, etceteras. the dealer dropped off a loaner and picked up my car. They found out that 1 of the cells of the battery was weak. So they replaced the battery under warranty and delivered my car back to me and picked up their loaner. I was totally impressed by their service.
It DOES vary from dealer to dealer, as the other dealer which is closer to where I live will not replace the battery under warranty, which my friend found out the $600 way!!! :thumbsdown:
It DOES vary from dealer to dealer, as the other dealer which is closer to where I live will not replace the battery under warranty, which my friend found out the $600 way!!! :thumbsdown:
09-05-2012, 12:16 PM
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My Ride: 2013 535i (White with Oyster Interior. Premium Package, Navigation, Technology Pacakge, Park Distance Control, and Rear View Camera)
My original battery last almost 4 years. I replaced it with a BMW battery at a local repair shop, that battery last about 2 years.
So, I replace my 3rd battery at a BMW dealer with registrating, it's been a year and so far so good.
So, I replace my 3rd battery at a BMW dealer with registrating, it's been a year and so far so good.
05-20-2014, 09:22 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i
$510
I got my battery changed at the dealership yesterday and was charged $510. That's with a discount he told me. But the odd thing is that I had an original white top battery and now they've replaced it with a black top battery. The white top seems bigger then the black top. The white one had a little indicator to see if the battery is still good or not whereas the black top doesn't have anything. Can anyone tell me if I got a better battery or a cheaper one since I got a discount? And what's an AGM battery anyways?
