How To Replace & Reset A BMW Battery
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- čas přidán 2. 01. 2019
- So I’m really making this video for the people that are having trouble with their BMWs or Audi’s or any foreign car really. This video will help you save a lot of money because you will be able to fix your own car now also if your car doesn’t start but it has power then it’s probably not your battery check your alternator. Also if your car keeps dying I suggest you just take the blow to the mouth and buy a new battery because the more you jumpstart your car you are risking to fry a module or kill your alternator which then everything will be even more expensive if you have any questions leave a comment down below or you can reach me on Instagram or Snapchat.
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DUDE YOU ARE THE BEST, IT HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE AND COST ME TO REPLACE $650.00, DID THIS AND WORKED. THANK YOU
You don't need Autozone. You can easily check your battery with a multimeter. Also you need to register your new battery even if it has the same exact rating specs as your old. You have to do this so that the DME knows this is a new battery and won't overcharge it.
don't forget to install the battery hold-down clamp securely! (and the vent if applicable)
Just FYI, not every BMW battery is in the same place... mine is all the way to the right behind the right wheel...
Yeah I was like ???? Most bmw are bottom right corner.
Well obviously. Its only newer ones. My 89 had it under the seat. Not the same of course.
I think he meant more like they’re all in the trunk
Hi, just got a recall notice, they had to replace positive cable on battery, after that start and stop function is not working anymore, any idea what they messed up?
YOU EXPLAIN YOURSELF PERFECT THANKS.IM A FIRST BMW OWNER AND THESE GENT. JUST SAVED ME $$$ LOTS OF THANKS BROBEEMER
My e90s battery was replaced about a year ago by previous ownner. I see on the car log was not register any previous replacement, and the battery currently registered is a 90ahm agm while the battery in the trunk is a 95ahm AGm. What would you say i have to do now?
4:07 red service after start up, what a classic 😂
Hi just now my car x3 2016. Alternatively sudden it's just not turning the head lights off now we took the negative out from the battery now the back is not opening can we leave it like that now?
Alvarez, just to give you a heads up and to all your subscribers. BMW cars have a big load on the batteries, you must keep the battery charged especially if you don't drive it often or drive long distances. Best way to do this is to purchase a trickle charger to keep it maintained a little over 12 volts, you need a cheap voltmeter to check this. I have a 128I convertible and with this clapped up virus and quarantine, I haven't driven it for a while. Yesterday, I went to start it and the battery was completely dead, I didn't know why, the battery is almost 2 yrs old and I live in Florida so I don't have the cold weather to contend with. Fortunately I have a battery charger so I charged it back up, and then I did some research and found what I am saying here. I hope this helps someone out there. I enjoyed this video. FYI. You do need to register the battery after installation.
he has no clue lmao...trash YT video...TRASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What if u dont have a garage to charge it in?
What happens if you accidentally connect the ground before the power when reconnecting the battery?
Why didn’t you reinstall the vent?
I have a “Service Engine Soon” light on a BMW X3 2005. Is it true you can disconnect the negative from the battery for 60 seconds,it will reset the light?
Heyah i have a 2006 bmw 320i my gear stick won't change into gear unless I go under the gears tick cover why is that? Can u help me please
Would this work for 2014 BMW X1 and not need reprogramming? Thank you.
Will still need to be re-registered
My X5 E53 died today at work, won’t jumpstart, gets a little juice to close the windows. It’s 15 years old but looks new. Guess my questions are how do I know for sure it’s my battery and also do you need to pull any fuses before changing the battery out? Thanks.
Hey I know this comment is 3 years old but was your battery ever registered? If not your alternator could have overcharged the battery causing it to die
I have a 328 I BMW 2011 and I’ve got everything off. There’s a bracket on the end facing the tail lights. I got that off and it’s still not coming out. Is there another bracket I can’t see? Or is there only one bracket or is there more than one bracket
In a 2014 bmw 320i Would a low battery affect my a/c from getting cold or hot blower motor in very strong?
No
Had the car standing all winter. Battery flat. Re-charged it. Now the car just 'clicks'
Could be the ground strap in the engine bay or back with the battery.
What could this be?
I put new battery , then alternator n car still won’t stay charged even with boosts. Any clues what it could be???
Very informative....I have so much more perspective of my BMW 328ix battery, and it's workings now.....Thank you very much...
I have a 328i 2007 bmw it was running fine and I then parked it and it wont start or crank over at all I then tried to jump it and nothing then I get sos error what can it be
My BMW 328i was in the shop for almost three wks for the oil filter housing, alternator and starter. The mechanic told me I will be needing a new battery very soon. I figured if thats the case, then as soon as I turn off the car, There won't be enough juice to get it going again. Sure enough, thats just what happened. I'll be getting a new battery today and replacing it myself. Did you ever have to reset the on-board computer after your battery change? Thanks for the informative video by the way!
Baron Samedi you do no need to reset the on board computer if you get the exact spect battery. So if suggest just remove your battery at a oriley or Autozone take it in ask for that one and put in the new one.
Sometimes they’ll do it for you
@@lifeofmario9137 Sweet, thanks
Good timing, my battery light is on abd auto zone told me the battery has 12 voltz just like u said. My question is should I get it charged or get a new one?
I would suggest you charge it if you can Or have auto zone/oriellys charge it for you it’s free. If the car dies again get a new battery. If problem persists after that it’s going to be time to take into the shop.
@@lifeofmario9137 its not cutting off. Everytime I start it up and cut it off the battery light dings. Getting it charged in the a.m.
Ohhh I see bro ok that light means the voltage are starting to get low on that battery you're going to have to probably change it soon and I would if you've had it for more then 2 or 3 years.
AutoZone does not test cca with their battery tester. My local pep boys has a tester that does test cca. Important to know cca. Some new batteries are faulty from day one and will not last as long as the same battery next to it on the shelf. After 10 days I luckily thought to test it at pep boys while there only had 183cca. Exchanged it and next one had correct amount of cca, over 900cca.
If your battery keeps dying out it’s most likely the alternator, is not charging your battery.
So if it’s the same exact battery i won’t have to register the battery to my car ? For a 2011 BMW X5 ?
No you’ll be fine just go to your local auto parts shop take in your old battery and tell them you need to replace it and put the new one in.
Note, you do need to use a software like Carly for BMW to register the battery to the car. The software tells the car that you are putting in new battery and it asks for the # of amps of the battery. I did this on my 2013 BMW 335i. Hope this helps?
On my 2011 535i I'm wondering if I just put the new battery in and I don't register it that it will be okay and the car will just adapt to it normally.
@@seatime674 no because of two reasons, one the cars charging systems out put to charge an old battery won't reset and will kill the battery for overcharging it, and two if the new battery does not match the CCA (cold cracking amps) that will also kill the battery, if you don't register the battery it won't last as long as it should.
@@f9thskynet okay great thanks for letting me know
@@f9thskynet p
Works the same for a 2007 bmw 328i?
Angel I have a 3 Ser.and I drive it I park it then.i go to start it and it don't start u, think is may battery ????? Plus wand I shot the car off is sound in the inside like a computer is staying runing
I’m pretty sure it’s your battery
Where does the blue and red wire goes ?
Luv the Fit bro
Hell yea
Good video, and explained well! I just wanted to know, how much did the battery cost you?
I believe it was around 220.
Hi mate, my 2008 320D had a low battery and I’ve got warning lights all over ABS power steering and DTC? Could this be the battery. I had no idea to do that in order? Also how do you set the car to a new battery? Hope someone can help me as I’m mega stuck 😔
I would start by getting a new batter. Especially if you’ve had the same one for over 2 or 3 years.
Also you can get away with removing and installing the battery your self your car’s electrical components aren’t so complicated.
So h don’t have to program it? I have a 530xi and was told I have to get it programmed unless I keep the car running while swapping batteries
You don’t have to unless your car requires it like the new ones. But most 2015 and down are ok with just replacing it. Id suggest though you eventually just take it to Bmw or who ever and have them program it. Butif you get the exact one for your car you should be fine to just swap it out. What’s going to happen is when you take out the old battery your car will lose its memory setting like your saved radio station and saved seat setting and Bluetooth. If you don’t mind just setting everything up again just do that.
@@lifeofmario9137 A new battery has to be registered. If it is like for like in Ah then no coding needed. If you have a different capacity or chemistry of battery , you will have to register and then code-in the new battery 🔋.
Thanks man for video I have question , could you replace it without registration like you did in the video reply quick please?
Yes bro you can
That will shorten the life of your battery. The car needs to know how much charge to put back in. You got to register it. On one hand you think....its excellent engineering and the other you think....bmw have you by the balls.
If the new battery has the same specifications then you don’t need to register it
Bryan Bohon no you should be fine.
Where in the video did he register the battery? I've watched twice and didn't see anything. Thumbs down
I wish you were in Chicago to install the battery in my x3. It’s driving me crazy!
Tahira Shaikh i am in Chicago
Alvarez jr3 wow! Seriously? Can you help me? I have an x3 and I need it moving before the year is up 🙏🏽
Tahira Shaikh yes I can add me on Instagram so we can get in contact. @alvarezjr3
Hi I have a question I had someone to put in new battery once they did all it would do is turn over but not crank up any suggestions thanks in advance it’s a 2006 bmw
Most likely they put the wrong battery in the car
Omg how can I tell if it’s the wrong one and thanks so much
Was your car doing this before your replaced the battery?
Alvarez jr3 no it was fine , if I can remember correctly it was saying something about the memory when I tried to crank it and it would just turn over . Down where the speed thing is where it tells you stuff like mileage, tire pressure, etc
Hi can you help, I'm in the uk, I have a 2007 1 series. My local garage changed my battery and now my parking sensors dont work and all warning lights come and go off periodically, now I may be female but I know they messed something up but dont know what ????
Soo when they replaced the battery they had to connect it wrong and it probably fried one of your module I’d say FRM Module under the steering column. Its the garages responsibility to fix that for you.
@@lifeofmario9137 thankyou im taking back tomorrow.
@@donnabailey5325 hopefully everything goes well.
what that sign in your car i have the same in mein when i started the car
One of my tire pressure sensors broke so my car can’t tell me if a tire is low since all 4 need to be working. So that light is a warning
What if the car cranks but does not start what then
I have a 2006 BMW 325I the battery and the alternator was checked as good my car battery keeps dying I have to jump it every day??? Help I had a mechanic unhook all the lights inside everything
Kim Pham how long has it been since you replaced the battery?
A bad diode in the alternator will kill your battery , yet when the cars running it’ll still read 14 volts. Check the diode in your alternator if your car battery dies after sitting for a few days, mine went from 13.5 volts to 3 volts in 3 days
Same happened to me on my Z4. After a few days the alternator was fried and it stopped reading 14 volts
Do you register your battery after the fact or no need?
You should if you can but if everything is running fine you’ll be ok leaving it the way it is.
@@lifeofmario9137 Thanks! I don’t have a scan tool so pop my buddies shop and get it done. Sub’d your channel. I just started a channel myself ; check it out when you get a chance and wud love your support✊🏼🏁
Btw my daily driver is 335xi so your video was super helpful!
No problem, glad I helped. Definitely will check your channel out.
@@lifeofmario9137 Thank you 👊🏼🏁
Angel, you got something wrong. You don’t loosen the negative first, you REMOVE it first. The reason negative comes off first is: If you put a wrench on the + and the wrench touches some metal, you’re going to short 12V to ground and BAM!!! So loosen AND remove the negative connection, and then it’s safe to loosen the positive, even if your wrench accidentally touches metal.
At 1:15 Angel says "The first thing you do is TAKE-OFF the negative first. " He makes it quite clear.
@@joedavello9124 Ok, sorry, but that isn’t what he did. He loosened the negative then loosened the positive, and then he removed the negative. That isn’t the correct procedure, because with the negative loose but still attached, the ratchet on the positive can cause a short.
@@marshallgoldberg8376 correct 💯%
Hey Marshall, you got it half right, the reason you take the neg off first is that if any part of your body touches the frame of the car (so not just the wrench, for example; if you lean against the body of the car or your other hand touching frame for support etc.) you will short
Does this apply to every BMW or just the specific one u have ?
This is for most Bmw expect the brand new ones.
Dam she😍😍😍
Thanks for rhe details
Ok so I changed battery on my 2013 X1 before I watched your video. I replaced the negative cable before the positive. Don’t know if that is the reason but now when I crank the car and put it in gear to pull off, it sputters and shuts off. Eventually it will stop and I can pull off and leave. Did I fuk up?
Mariodupree fuckkkkkkk
Yes hopefully it was just a fuse
On installation it’s the positive first bro
Did any lights go out?
No. All lights are working.
Hello I just got my car back from the mechanic in my parents town .OMG the IBS cable has no plug attached to the cable plus the red plug is also missing i really need help asap i am a 1000miles from any bmw shop
I’ve got a 2011 bmw 328 I sport coupe I took the ewe module out for guy to program the new keyfob and now I’ve got no power at all. Bought new battery and still no power.
Was the battery disconnected before removing the module?
@@lifeofmario9137 I think I forgot but yesterday replaced the battery and still won’t get power without charger on it
I changed the battery alternator fuel pump and other shit it still don’t work I put the key and push the button it doesn’t un lock the wheel or turn on have any suggestions
LoOnEy TuNeZ LiFe could be the IBS sensor on the negative terminal. Or u might have a ground issue.
Have you tried the starter on your car?
Milliville starter is new but haven’t tryed the ground
Did you figure it out bro?
What was the issue?
I put new battery and my car don’t start said something about OBS and don’t turn on
My sisters mbw got a new battery replacement. But it won't turn on at all. it's completely DEAD . Everything seems fine not sure on why it's not turning on
She may actually need the battery to be registered to the car or you blew the frm module when putting in the battery so now nothing works
Hi..I put in new battery in my BMW f20 last week after my old battery was too weak but my new battery indicates "CHARGE BATTERY AND BATTERY NOT CHARGER WHEN STATIONARY ".. what might be the problem..😢
Hi.. how you fix this? 😮
thanks great video
Thanks for the info
As someone who works at a parts store we are told to do negative off positive off then positive on then negative on
Yup...negative off first...
Dude really appreciate your sharing !
Awesome man! I couldn't get the electrical module off the positive, for some reason it was stuck. I tried releasing the clips either side. Is there anything underneath attaching it to the battery? Cheers!
I had the same issue.. watching other people remove it so easily. But all you need is a flat head and there’s a spot on the metal clips where it fits into. Put it in and pull the clips away from the battery and it’ll easily come off
@@zureai yes, I figured it out in the end, cheers 😁
@@rbemuscle6058 Yesssir. Lol my first battery change on a bmw… man they are annoying to work on…
@@zureai haha they are indeed. Good job though!
@@rbemuscle6058 Thanks! But that was the easy part haha 😂. The much harder tasks come in the next few months
Hey what's up bro very good explanation? I need some help I have a 2007 335i coupe and need to replace my battery I just received a car data memory saver do I really to use this cause I really do want to F___k it up?
You can it will save your radio stations and Bluetooth and so on. Worst case scenario you’ll lose your data
i just lost my keys for 2013 bmw activehybrid 5 .car was off less then a month.now i got the key that works .then it wont start.it unlocks and all just no crank.any advice.?
I think the key might need further programming. Or cars battery is weak
@@lifeofmario9137 thank you the technician programed 3 keys .im going to check voltage and signal to terminal 15 and 30 his obd said those codes and i believe that he may not have wanted to stay O.T.lol
GOOD TIP ON NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFF FIRST THE POSITIVE AND REVERSE ON INSTALL.
Hi, Good vid. Can you do one on how to run lightbar wiring harness from front of bmw e53 x5 to battery in rear? Thks
What’s happen when put negative first ?
Frm module will be fried and car will enter limp mode. Cost of repair is 600+.
Muy bien, gracias.
So what about when u changed the battery and the light is still on?
Do you have to register a new battery
You don’t have to but you should have it registered if you can.
So what happens if you take the positive off first? Thats what i did, now it starts and runs fine but no power inside..no gauge cluster,windows,nothing..key fob wont even work
Noooo
Ohh man bro you may have from your frm module which controls all of that.
This is a ridiculous..Mine went dead at freaking Menards, took the battery home recharged it, nothing..But I'm not sure of the sequence I removed and put back on..jeez!!
Hey brother I own a BMW x1 it is not starting the starter is just making ticking noise even after I jump start it
Your starter went out bro
Or your batter could be dead
When was the last time you changed your battery?
Good info, thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
Eljan44 thanks man I hope I helped!
My battery is under the hood. What kind of battery do you buy? What do you mean you need to register the battery?
You take the same battery to your local auto parts stare and have them give you the same one. What I mean by register is some battery’s over time lose some voltage so the cars computer knows that because bmw registers it into the car and the car will adjust
@@lifeofmario9137 I don't need a battery right now, but I remember having to get a new one from the dealer, which cost an arm and a leg. I just want to be prepared and not get ripped off again. How will I know if I need to register it?
You’ll only have to register it if it a bigger or smaller battery than the one that was in there before but if you talk your old one to autozone and ask for a new one you won’t have to worry about it
@@lifeofmario9137 THANKS A LOT!
You just got a new subscriber bro good job
Thanks brother.
Will autozone do the reset
No they don’t have the tools. But pep boys might.
Awesome video. How do you know what battery specs to get?
So once you take the battery out you can take it into an auto parts store and ask for a new one with the same specs. If not you can give them the vin number of your car and they will give you the correct one for you.
Good vibes bless up
very good video, thanks
So my X5 wouldn’t start & I called a neighbor for a jump but didn’t look up any videos on HOW to do it, the car started but all the gauges don’t. So THEN I started looking for fixes & I vaguely rmbr a vid you did with some ‘module’ that you had blown ... where is that video again?? I alrdy pulled the fuses for the OBC & tried to reset with no luck :( my navigation had alrdy been out so I was using the steering column for info, now I don’t even have a gas gauge
It’s right here I remember when something like that happened to me it was awful. czcams.com/video/h6AX_wbZ6TI/video.html
If you have any other questions lmk
Alvarez jr3 thanks for pointing me to the video again good news is all my interior lights still work so hopefully I won’t have to replace that module after all... I messed with the fuses & had a hard time removing the #1 but 43 & 45 were easier unfortunately the reset didn’t work out for me.. maybe I should try it again .. ? I just replaced a wire ignition cable harness & a spark plug bc of a misfire p0302 code a week ago
UPDATE... I unhooked the battery & did a reset after getting a CODE - - - - when it was drained again today when I went to start, now all the gauges work AND the navigation came back 🙌👌
Stl Jnette that’s awesome I’m glad man. 💪🏼
Could I use tweezers
Thanks need 1 on changing a starter
I will get that done this summer
I recently changed my battery....now while driving my speedometer music system gets off and suddenly on after sometimes while driving....I don't know what to do..plz help me out
Definitely what car do you have?
This happened to me too, Did u manage to fix it?
Joshua Trevill what car do you have?
Angel Alvarez 2007 bmw 328 xi
Joshua Trevilla thats strange it may be a fuse or you may need to get your battery registered to your car.
Where does the small black plug goes?
They’re a little hole on the side of the battery just push it in there it’s a vent
No the one he’s talking about has a clip on the end I’m having the same issue I’m pretty sure Then it goes to an option the car just doesn’t have it
You took the battery out and re fitted it, the title mentioned re set ! What's a re set ?
Has to be "registered" to the car computer. Amazon sells that particular device , well worth the money,it's also a bmw scanner.
I missed the registration part?
my top wont go down now, after replacing the battery
How do I reset it
Hola como puedo activar la cámara y el cónfor para no usar la yave
Cual cámara bro? Y para activar el confort se puede conectar a una compu y instalar. Pero busca unos videos aver como otros lo hicieron.
@@lifeofmario9137 perdón tengo un BMW X5 y la cámara de retro no funciona y también ya no puedo abrir el carro sin la yave tengo que activarlo o reprogramarlo gracias
Can you please reset your TPMS?
You want to see how to do it?
You forgot to connect wapour hose. Allways register new battery in OBC.
Bro, can you fix locked iPhone?
No but Im sure you can find a place online send it to and they could unlock it
first the new BMW if you disconnect the battery your BMW will NEED REPROGRAMMING.or keep power with a jump box while you swap the battery.
CHI LAY you are right on the new ones you need to reprogram the battery to the car but on the older 1/3 series it’s not necessary as long as you make sure you get the same battery.
CHI LAY I got a cool video coming out tomorrow hope you subscribed bro
where was the "reset the battery" part of the video ? or did you mean replace the battery?
So you don't need to register the battery ?
No but if you can you should.
What happen if it already f... up? I chang battery and now could not start! even all the light are on
It could be a safety measure from your car. It probably needs the battery coded.
Or hopefully you blew a relay and not the frm module.
Make sure you got the correct battery also.
Thanks for reply. I wonder how and where I get the battery coded? what I do with battery code? Where I check the replay and what kind the relay you talking here? I brought the battery to Costco and they give me new battery...so How do I know this is the correct one? Thanks
So I hope you took in your old battery to Costco and they should have matched a new one to it. Idk how things work there because I know in Autozone or orielly they give you an exact match to your old one.
You could use pliers to???????
Use pliers
Radio fuse location?
I’m not sure
4:35 my BMW battery caught on fire the plastic piece melted. I replaced the battery now there's no power I've been stranded for now 4days can't drive ut
Great explanation. Thank you!! Btw, bought my battery at BMW dealer and they sold me a way bigger battery. Still fits, but to the last hole out of the three for the bracket for bottom of the battery.
You too!!! you have to register the battery even with the same specs as the old battery or it will get over charged as the computer will think still has the same old battery...that new battery will be trash in no time....
Well I’ve had the same battery ever since I did this video and haven’t had a issue and battery’s are supposed to be replaced every 2-3 years
You need to RESET the ecu when a new battery is fitted.
With BMW the ecu adapts the charge as the battery ages, if the ecu isn't reset your new battery will die alot quicker!
You didnt add the part about venting it
my dumbass put the terminals on backwards now my bmw is getting no gas to the fuel pump it cranks but will not start. do you have any suggestions on what to do
Check the fuse box maybe you just popped a fuse or relay
Thank you