I installed a new battery myself, no data lost, no errors, but the battery has to be registered otherwise the alternator will not charge it properly (there's much debate about that, but I'd rather register it).

Called couple indy shops, one wants $60 to register the battery, another wants $90 ...quote "to reprogram the car". This is a 5-10 minute job at most. I know Bavarian Technic sells the OBD software and cables for $287. I tried searching for cheaper stuff out there, but I'm coming across $60 scanners that you can rent for free at O'Rilleys, I've used them before, they just read fault codes and sometimes reset them, I don't think I can use it to register the new battery.

Anyone know of any other OBD devices out there cheaper than Bavarian Tech? Might as well buy one for future uses...it will ultimately pay for itself.

 

You just need D-Can USB cable, a Windows 7 laptop and NCS Expert software, there are lots of info on the net on how register a battery via NCS Expert.
If interested - I sell my cable for $50 + shipping, software disk included.

 

If it's the One Stop Electronics cable, I'll take it! I picked up a cheap one off eBay and it won't work on my 2010 535i. I'm local to Atlanta and could even meet up with you to pick it up!

 

Do you guys know of a link where i can purchase the cable? I have the software already just need to get the right cable. Thanks in advance tho

 

I got started at bmwcoding.com. Beginners lounge, it will have links and show you how to get started, including how to update, newer daten files...etc.

 

Not sure what you talk about, I purchased my cable directly from China 2 years ago, it works perfectly and has all the software with installation instructions. Runs fine under Windows XP or 7.
I sell mine because I sold my bimmer, got tired of all issues with my car.

 

I'll PM you!

Thanks,
Craig

 

I got my cables (VAG, BMW, TOyota) from euautohaus on ebay a long time ago. PEEEEEEEEEERFECT!