How To: BMW Battery Replacement & Register w/BimmerLink DIY

How To: BMW 535i Battery Replacement & Register w/ BimmerLink
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[@seatime674]

Great video, I've got the 2011 535i is it totally necessary that I register it at the end or can I just plug the battery in and go and over time the car will adjust itself as necessary?? thank you.

[@robbyjai]

this process doesnt work if you have a different capacity battery. It requires Bimmercode to code the different battery capacity before you can register it. You need to tell bimmerlink you have a different capacity battery

[@seatime674]

@@robbyjai Right now I have a Dealer Oem BMW battery in the car,,, So if I go to the dealership and get the same exact one new again CCA and all do I still need to register it to the car or can I just drive and go.. TY

[@robbyjai]

@@seatime674 you should but it's not necessary. This process is correct if like for like battery. If different battery need to use bimmercode to set battery type and then bimmerlink to change and register new battery

[@takesum1n391]

What happens if you don’t register the new battery

[@aaronbeavers2774]

Great video! I plan on doing this for my 328i, first video I've seen of someone actually using bimmerlink, seems easier than Carly! Thanks for putting it up!

[@mark.m2163]

Been wanting to change my battery and looking for this video for a while ! Thank you so much for the great work please keep it up 👍 it’s such a common DIY for bmw’s

[@ThicGarage]

Thank you 🙏. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@carlosalbertovaldez4210]

Good help! Appreciate the clarity of the video!

[@HaiHuynh-ww4ym]

THANKS FOR SHOWING HOW TO REPLACE BATTERY YOU ARE AWESOME..

[@Top_g80comp]

The very first thing you should do is disconnect the negative terminal first before anything else .

[@yearight1800]

Thank you for this I’m changing mine out and this video was very helpful!

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Someone on the BMW i8 Facebook Group had questions about using Bimmerlink to register a replacement battery, so I linked to your video.

[@ThicGarage]

Thanks Pat! Pretty easy process

[@FredFlintstone21]

Awesome video thanks for sharing!

[@tajachris3375]

I love your videos 💯

[@bigdog533]

BMW engineer: Hey lets put the battery twhere the spare tire should go on a car

[@ThicGarage]

😂

[@hulk-smash-deez-hose.7951]

They put it down there because it’s a safer place away from dirt and hot summer weather, such high tech turbocharged vehicles would’ve exploded with all that heat from performance.

No issues if you don't replace your run flat tyres with regular ones.

[@tyqwanlangs]

Lol cause you have run flats no spare needed

[@kondor99999]

Weight distribution

[@lmh-mv3ec]

Hi, thanks for the video. I'm getting a pre own BMW will i be able to tell if previous owner had registered the battery with bimmerlink?

[@sarasingh4382]

Do I need to buy the full version of Bimmerlink app to register the battery ?

[@rr196644]

Thx👍🏻

[@francom8288]

I too the red one out first I didn’t know after replacing the battery a yellow light show up on my dash about parking the radio or AC don’t work or the light of the dashboard

[@mohammed-sk7jg]

Do you have the link for the battery? Or the part number?

[@benten6301]

Great video. Could you do a video to open hatchback from inside driver and fob? I have an x3 2014 n55. F25 35i, and there is nothing (no button except for open push button) to close hatchback from driver side. Only way to close hatchback is to get out of vehicle.

[@Val_Cosmos]

Thats the way they are design. You are asking for too much..lol

[@Vyker]

Can you do this with BimmerCode instead of Link?

[@animalworld5534]

Yo bro.. did you need to go thru bimmer code first to code the battery?

[@ThicGarage]

Check out this DIY on our M5! DIY BMW Battery Replacement & Registering w/ BimmerLink | Skip The Dealership kzbin.info/www/bejne/epW4eXyvZZeZabM

[@gudelauneee]

Is it possible to change the battery Ampere?

[@razfrankel]

Does it have to be original battery or you can buy a battery from an auto parts store?

[@mpfworld2750]

How you spent on that BMW I need a new one for my 2015 535i

[@hollandf10]

You planning on switching to the updated M steering wheel in the future? if you like it, it would be interesting to see how to change it and code in the Paddle shifter. Love the Vids!

[@ThicGarage]

Thank you! Would be nice to upgrade down the road. Have other upgrades on the list I still need to complete first.

[@hollandf10]

ThicGarage 👍👍👍 Cant wait to see what you do with it. so far all the mods you’ve done have been tasteful!

[@ramigirgis8984]

Great video. In addition to the Bimmerlink app, are there any other fees?

[@ThicGarage]

No just the one time fee for the app

[@richardmejias3495]

Which is the scanner that you are using

[@e0969sum]

Great video ! Btw, just wanna ask if you disconnect the battery, and have to reset time once reconnected. Am I able to do so by using the Bimmerlink app ?

[@ThicGarage]

I can’t remember it’s been so long lol

[@anthonythibodeau81]

Idk but you can do it without any app, use the dashboard of the car in settings page ;)

[@coldbay2005]

Thanks for putting this video together, well done! Only complaint is too many popup ads, not sure if you have control over this.

[@Val_Cosmos]

If you are paying 13$ month for a premium version then no adds.

[@HiddenRamza]

Just tried to help my brother who is still stuck in the middle of a 6 lane road (right in the middle) and its 8:53 pm . His battery gave out , we went to buy a new battery and we did not know we had to register it. So he is fcked and its late and sadly it refuses to go out of park just so we can push to a safe place. To be honest this is such a aweful money hungry thing to design by BMW there is no reason why it can not have a auto detect and adjust and you can me on your merry way. In this video all you did was hit a button add your code . Its plain to see no specialist is needed and my poor brother would not have to suffer in the middle of a horrible road. Yes we tried a tow truck AAA said none are availible we been here for 6 hours now. other than that Great video ThicGarage I understand the process of getting it started now

[@Tinez87]

I'm trying to register a new Bosch S4 battery on an Audi TT using carista and was wondering if I should change the last letter of the serial number of the original battery within Carista to register that there's been a battery change? It's got one of those management modules on the negative terminal 😕

[@ThicGarage]

Not sure how Carista works

[@sipwhitemocha]

Thank you John Stamos

[@ThicGarage]

😂

[@marcosmartinez6934]

HI & THANKS FOR YOUR TUTORIAL..!! PLEASE CAN GIVE ME THE NAME OF APP FOR REGISTE BATTERY..?

[@ThicGarage]

BimmerLink

[@flippy9133]

can you not change battery type with bimmerlink?

[@ogieagaudomiaye9766]

Where can you get this battery to buy?

[@studentsummittv2124]

Did the battery discharg warning show up again after the battery change? I have the same issue with my 2011 520D. It was showing battery drain. I changed the IBS but didn't work.

[@ThicGarage]

It did not

[@idhasitha]

Great video. now I can do it my self :) but removing the battery without external power what will be reset as it losing power? can you do one video for replacing brake pads and reset service

[@ThicGarage]

I lost nothing replacing battery. Memory was not cleared. Once I’m due for pads I will definitely do a video

[@idhasitha]

@@ThicGarage What happens if we install a 100Ah battery that can use bimmerLink to code? I saw ISTA tool can install higher battery

[@ThicGarage]

Same install procedure mine is 105ah

[@idhasitha]

@@ThicGarage bimmer code has battery type option like 105 AGM how did you set it to after market battery ? mine is 100ah and there are no option for that battery type

[@ThicGarage]

Mine did not prompt for battery type and the battery i replaced with is not aftermarket.

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[@silviataylor92]

Hi, Can I put a regular wool blanket on my bmw battery in the winter??

[@flowwaters3610]

I must admit you have some of the Best Video's I'm truly impressed I know you sold your F10 awhile back I have mines 2014 with 211750 Miles and I had to Recharge the battery I had code come up before I did it I know I had a low battery where it was only 11.3 so by disconnecting it it should clear up any codes as well .

[@akstylez_ak5037]

If my battery continues to die after the alternator was changed, does that mean it the the battery after all? Also would it be better to test the battery for its percentage once it has died just to get an accurate read on if it is truly a bad battery? I need help in finding out what’s draining the battery. I believe there is a faulty fuse

[@ThicGarage]

I would consider changing the battery as well if after replacing the alternator your still having issues. BimmerLink app allows you to check percentage of battery. Check the date of your battery as well. Could be your battery is just not able to charge anymore with dead cells.

[@Sammmmmmmy70]

What if somebody doesn't have a bimmer code and the adaptor to register . What else can you do to register the batter?

[@ThicGarage]

You’re going to need some sort of application to connect to the ECU. I Carly app and adapter will also work.

[@BurrNinja]

Bimmerlink read my battery at 51% I need to do mine pretty soon haha

[@BurrNinja]

@Yahir Peter No one cares.

[@kjhnsn7296]

My 535 is at least 8yrs old. No issues with battery at this time, but will probably have to swap in the near future. How do you see the battery current charge,level?

[@ThicGarage]

Through the BimmerLink app

[@kjhnsn7296]

@@ThicGarage thanks

[@John-qc1zv]

Speaking battery, have you ever prime the oil engine by disconnecting the plugs on the battery ? I wonder if the blue plug and the black plug will disconnect the Ignition and the fuel pump ?

[@ThicGarage]

We have not. Got me curious now

[@John-qc1zv]

​@@ThicGarage I just replace my OFHG and OCG yesterday and try that to price the engine oil. IT WORKS, just just need to pull sideway the black plastic that the 2nd red wire goes in, and it disconnect the fuel pump. I think it's smart to do after an oil change as well.

[@gordonzheng3574]

did 106 amp hour from ur battery show up automatically or did you have to input the values into bimmerlink?

[@ThicGarage]

When you click register it automatically updates. Here is another video we just did on the M5 showing the BimmerLink screen when registering kzbin.info/www/bejne/epW4eXyvZZeZabM

[@kkmillennium]

Do you need to pay the full version of bimmer link to register?

[@ThicGarage]

Yes I believe it 31.99

[@akstylez_ak5037]

If the alternator was changed, to the system need to be updated to register that as well?

[@ThicGarage]

There’s nothing in BimmerLink for the alternator

[@alexortiz70245]

Does bimmercode let you do what you did on bimmerlink ? To update the battery ?

[@ThicGarage]

No BimmerCode is more for unlocking different options through coding. You need BimmerLink

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Great vid! I wish Bimmerlink was also available for us Android users. There's no app that I know of which will let us register a new 12v battery.

[@ThicGarage]

Thank you! Have to make the switch to iPhone! 😂

[@ThicGarage]

The Carly App works with android but I believe you need to use their adapter in conjunction with their app.

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@ThicGarage I'd switch to iPhone but it wouldn't unlock because it can't recognize me with my N95 mask on.

[@kennkart]

@@PatsGarageOnline i think the app for android. Is bimmercode. Logo looks the same tho.

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@kennkart Sadly, it's different. Two different developers created the two different apps. Bimmerlink can do things like open the exhaust valve, register batteries and a few other options that Bimmercode won't do.

[@JohnRodriguez-jd4ib]

Do you need to code the`battery after registering it? If so, would that be done with BimmerCode (separate app from BimmerLink)?

[@andrewwitczak9269]

Yes you can

[@andrewwitczak9269]

You only need it if you are changing battery output

[@11087036]

can you change the capacity with this app? example from 100 mah to 80mah

[@ThicGarage]

It should recognize the difference when registering it but I would recommend using the same battery

[@derekhebert5403]

If i'm going from 80 ah to 90 ah, will this update that, or does it require additional coding?

[@beigefox6579]

Yes. Requires coding to change battery type or size. Registration is for installing any new battery regardless

[@fekomenard1499]

Would it be the same process for a f10 active hybrid 5 ? (2013)

[@ThicGarage]

Not sure what the process would be on an active hybrid. Maybe try some BMW chat boards

[@johnnythwreatt6651]

I guess that will restore the Drivetrain Malfunction.. I haven’t changed my battery in 5yrs

[@SKINNEDKONVICT]

I need to replace battery, when I install new battery and register it everything should work correctly? Don’t want to get charge an arm and a leg for a battery replacement in the dealer.

[@ThicGarage]

Yes everything worked when hooked back up and register

[@SKINNEDKONVICT]

@@ThicGarage thank you I used BimmerCode for mirrors to fold but it did not work any ideas? Can you do mirrors on BimmerLink? Thanks great vid!

[@ThicGarage]

BimmerLink can’t code. Maybe reflash using BimmerCode. Should be working. It did for us

[@TrippKnightly]

I don’t understand why BimmerLink is what you use to register the new batt vs BimmerCode (which you need for a different-spec battery) but that’s not your problem. My question: there’s no need to keep the car connected to a keep-alive 12 volt current while changing the battery?

[@ThicGarage]

I didn’t have to keep connected to a charger. BimmerLink allows you to register the new battery. BimmerCode does not

[@AndreLinharesBCL]

Show i use a booster/charger before disconnecting the battery ?

[@ThicGarage]

We didn’t use one

[@davelee88]

Hi, do you need to code it aswell on the BimmerCode app?

[@ThicGarage]

No just BimmerLink

[@mattd.1042]

You do have to code it and change the amp hours if you use a battery with a different amp hour rating. This can be done through bimmercode

[@ianhand5006]

My f30 battery only charges to 63% now, so I'll replace it just before next winter.

[@kjhnsn7296]

How do you see the current battery charge level?

[@Sky-ld7rc]

Nice video and helpful but in my opinion after cost and work I think let bmw do it cause after all of that u won’t save much money from bmw do it for u ,specially it will take awhile for a battery ran out ! But I luv the ur video though !!!✌️🤙

[@davezak5870]

In my case the dealer wants $307 for the battery and $299 to install and register. Same spec aftermarket battery costs $195. Even after buying Bimmerlink and connector, I can save $300 and now have Bimmerlink to diagnose any future error codes.

[@sharj0001]

I have the Veepeak OBD adapter. Do I have to purchase Bimmerlink to register the battery?

[@ThicGarage]

Yes u need the app

[@napoleannealy1537]

Which device do you use on your car to read the code?

[@nissy4]

Great vid, what about the varta g14? Good to go?

[@ThicGarage]

Should be good

[@nissy4]

@@ThicGarage thanks i have a new one need to instal and code. Now always the actice cruise c doesnt work pops up i think becaise the bat battery

[@OzaNAr5laN]

@@nissy4 Hi. I am getting the same brand Varta G14. You wrote “code”. So my question is, can i only register it via bimmerlink. Do i also have to code it with software or app?

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@@OzaNAr5laN yes good to go with bimmercode 90amph

[@adem2709]

I looked for a replacement with the same amp hours but couldn't find one..the 90ah OEM agm battery I have is discontinued from what I could find. I know Im going to register the battery regardless, but I want to know if anyone has had any issues recoding the dme with a slightly higher amp battery (95ah)? The forums are mixed on this haha

[@ThicGarage]

No issues here!

[@paulholla]

You need bimmercode to change the aH and bimmerlink to register the battery

[@pastorron3182]

Question: just replaced my battery in my 528i 2011. The message in my car continues to read that the battery is discharging. What should I do? It is almost as if I didn’t replace the battery. My lights will not turn on when opening the door and and the battery message continues to Be on in the car despite putting in a brand new battery. Thanks.

[@ThicGarage]

Did you register the new battery to the car using BimmerLink ? What type battery?

[@pastorron3182]

ThicGarage Hi! I did not register the battery. I noticed that after continuing to look at the video. I’m going to buy the device to do it. Not sure of the name of the battery but I bought it from the auto store specific to the year/make/model. To be clear, if appears that the battery registration is necessary to rest the code that I’m seeing? Please confirm and thank you for your quick response to my question. This has video has helped a lot. Appreciate it.

[@dylan-nguyen]

Ronald Richardson II yes you need to register to tell the car it’s a new battery. The alternator can charge the battery back to 90-95% capacity. So even if you put in a new battery that reads 100%, the computer can’t tell if it’s a new battery or a recently charged battery. The registration says this is a new battery. The car turns off “unneeded” features to save battery on an older unit. Such as keyless entry and remote start. Also note that Bmw’s use different Ah based on each car. Some have 80ah some 90ah. You’ll need to check if you bought the right one if it’s not oem. The dealer can tell with ur vin but if you buy a generic that “fits” it could be 80 or 90ah. You’ll need BimmerCode in addition to BimmerLink to change Ah and then register

[@Benny-zo3qh]

Just wanted to say thanks for saving me $174.50CAD (I'm inToronto). I just changed my battery including registration on bimmerlink using this video. The only snag I had was the alarm going off when I disconnected the Negative. I had to swap batteries quickly so I didn't disturb the whole street. What could I have done to avoid this?

[@ThicGarage]

That’s great! Glad we could help! I just disarmed the car before disconnecting battery and then removed it. My alarm didn’t go off.

[@Benny-zo3qh]

@@ThicGarage That makes sense lol.

[@Benny-zo3qh]

@@ThicGarage Hi, I'm wondering if you have any diy suggestions for a completely dead car. No electrical power, no start, no crank, NOTHING. Had to open the doors manually and the key fob batteries are good. As you can see from my earlier mesg I just changed the battery. I'm wondering what/why this happened. The battery I put in is a brand new BMW battery. Any suggestions is appreciated!

[@ThicGarage]

If there still is no power and all connections are tight, then the fuse box could have a short causing the power to revert back to the battery.if the starter engages, then the ignition switch is failing or the main wire that connects to the battery is a set of components on a circuit board is failing . That may be what's going on

[@ThicGarage]

Here is another option. The issue is the cables attaching the fuse box are bad and corrode causing the connection to drop. This causes the complete loss of power but when you go to the battery all is fine. The way you confirm is next time this happens, open glovebox, remove fuse panel, grab the fuse box and shake it. If power comes back it is this issue. The correction used to be to replace fuse box and power cable to it. Now there is a cheaper solution where they cut the power cable near the fuse box and reattach. The issue is the cables attaching the fuse box are bad and corrode causing the connection to drop. This causes the complete loss of power but when you go to the battery all is fine. The way you confirm is next time this happens, open glovebox, remove fuse panel, grab the fuse box and shake it. If power comes back it is this issue. The correction used to be to replace fuse box and power cable to it. Now there is a cheaper solution where they cut the power cable near the fuse box and reattach.

[@paulholla]

But what if the aH is different on the new battery? Then what do I do?

[@ThicGarage]

BimmerLink should pick up the new battery

[@zureai]

Do I have to re register the same battery i originally took off? I made the mistake of removing my battery just to charge it, and when I put it back in I started getting random error codes

[@ThicGarage]

I would try registering it to see if that corrects the issue

[@zureai]

@@ThicGarage Ok gonna try it today just bought bimmer link for this lol

[@zureai]

@@ThicGarage Just updating you, I fixed the error codes just found out it was a weak battery lol. So either gotta use a battery tender or get a whole brand new batrery

[@miguelrosario6485]

Can’t a bad battery cause drive train malfunction code and airbags codes thanks

[@ThicGarage]

In some cases, drivetrain malfunction comes up due to the battery being old and discharged, so before you do anything else, check the vehicle battery first.

[@riotordiet9154]

106 amp h is weird most upgrade to 105ah how is it 3 years later??

[@P44TKO]

I got alarm going off after locking the car? And my battery is at 57% when checking on bimmerlink could it be that I need new battery?

[@ThicGarage]

Do you have another key fob? Try if so, try locking the car with the other one. Could also be a sensor.

[@P44TKO]

@@ThicGarage will try new key today but also when sometimes I lock the car rear single door not locking sometimes

[@P44TKO]

@@ThicGarage which sensor??

[@mJ-oo9zi]

Are you using Android? Your link for the VEEPEAK is in German-I can't read it. Is it model BLE OBD II?

[@ThicGarage]

Yes

[@robertmedinav]

It can't be done unless you purchase the advance Bimmerlink app for $34.95

[@dariokatic888]

Where do you get the adapter?

[@ThicGarage]

Here you go ebay.us/B61ZTd

[@frankfarklesberry]

The Bimmerlink app failed to register a new Champion battery in my 2014 320i that was an exact replacement for my original BMW battery that was discontinued. It coaxed me into buying the "Pro" version of the app when you try to register the battery, only to fail once I paid my money. After a half-hearted back and forth of "try this" with the developer (e.g. disconnect/reconnect battery), he determined that "sometimes" BMW ECU doesn't throw back data codes that he can programmatically deal with, so the app just pumps out a generic "You cannot register this battery. Contact developer" error message. A complete waste of my time. Several other reporting functions do not work properly as well. He did promptly credit me. upon request.

[@ThicGarage]

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is the first time I have heard of this issue. Glad they were able to refund you.

[@hossamhaddad7]

Thank you so much, This car is 2011 BMW 353i ???

[@ThicGarage]

535i xdrive

[@hossamhaddad7]

@@ThicGarage I have 2011 BMW 535i so I have to do the same thing even the registering???

[@ThicGarage]

You should register it with bimmer link app so car knows you have a new battery installed

[@hossamhaddad7]

@@ThicGarage okay thanks it’s easy.

[@hossamhaddad7]

@@ThicGarage do I have to use only the OBDII that you put in link here ? or I can use the BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII ?? because I already have one.

[@Mk-ub1qv]

does work for 328i 2015 ?

[@ThicGarage]

Yes it should

[@Merssall]

My battery today is 80% now should I replace it

[@flowwaters3610]

No don't replace it just recharge it I did mine it was at 11.3 now that I rechargeed it it works fine.

[@D.J.ZAPELO]

Do i have to buy full version of this bimmerlink app.? I all ready bought bimmercode...this is geting a little bit expensive..

[@ThicGarage]

We only bought the version that is $32. Pretty sure that is the full version

[@D.J.ZAPELO]

@@ThicGarage What are full options of bimmerlink? Coding or just diagnostic?

[@ThicGarage]

BimmerLink is more of a monitoring and diagnostics app. BimmerCode is for coding. We have both and they cost the same price.

[@kevinkanat]

gary vee of cars

[@rst4u1999]

Just finished, took less than 20 minutes.

[@tg5509]

Up and down all over that poz terminal

[@rmjrjay]

I replaced mine and now the car won't start

[@GodKing804]

No more m5 sportin? Dont mind, new name is cool too.

[@ThicGarage]

No more! Lol we want to add other cars to the channel and old name was constricting is to just the BMW

[@GodKing804]

@@ThicGarage wise idea, more freedom!!! Hope u still keep pumping out f10 videos!!

[@herobo123456]

Poor explanation but how to register the battery, didn’t talk about changing the amp hours ,