Please never stop making these videos you save us so much money with these DIYs and help us learn to keep the N54s alive! This is hands down the best n54 channel around! Keep up the great work!
@James Folkes Unfortunately, with cars like these, that battery might not last long if not properly registered. Registration kind of programs it for use for that particular model, so the battery usage is regulated correctly and doesn't have excess drain.
Pro Tip: Including covering the trunk latch with a towel, if you have rear folding seats, make sure you pop the lowering latch. That way worse case scenario you can get back into the trunk through the passenger compartment.
@@I2obbie12 I don’t think my trunk has a key slot. And if it does, I’m not sure if that actually pops the trunk mechanically. It may just lock/unlock it. You might be right though. I just have a habit of putting a towel in the latch and putting the folding seats down.
@@I2obbie12 2007 328i has to be released from inside of the trunk and then, I still have to loosen two bolts underneath the back of the seat, in the center (where the seat belts plug in to the harness)… So, I guess it just depends on which model you have… It would be so much nicer if my seats were like my VW Jettas… Just pull the latch on top of the back seat and they fold down no problem. If I’m not mistaken, I think there is a kit (or, a homemade DIY method) to add this feature into the car… But, honestly it shouldn’t have just came that way from factory. It’s terrible design flaw and a HUGE inconvenience in my opinion.
Instructions for replacing the battery in my 25 year old BMW. Loosen and remove positive cable. Loosen and remove negative cable. Pull old battery out. Slide new battery in. Reattach cables. Drive car! What’s not to love!
Oh sorry, my bad. I realized you are talking about an old BMW. My apologies man. Yes I agree. Things are always becoming more complicated, worse while growing more expensive.
Was just thinking about this. I wish cars were still as technical and didn't have so much to do with electrical components. Would be more fun to tinker, too.
2025 bmw battery replacement :remove engine ,remove transmission and back seats, take out 17 10mm bolts securing battery, remove both ecm units, ship out for reflash procedure, installation is reverse of removal
Just replaced the Battery in my 2013 BMW 335. Thankfully it failed in my garage. Got it started with a Power Pack. Not easy to attach the cables to those battery Poles. I have to wonder...How is it that the computer tells me when a door is open, but says nothing, no warning, for the condition of the battery???
hey good afternoon i am having issues after parking the 335, i was replacing the battery and the wire you show at 1:57 broke and i cant find that wires name or purpose it connects to the positive terminal and imagine its important, as of now the car will not start. PLEASE HELP
0:32 AGM (absorbent glass mat) batteries are lead-acid batteries. The term "conventional flooded" will differentiate this from AGM. Both designs are lead-acid, as is gel cell. They all rely on the same reaction between lead and sulfuric acid.
Someone mentioned in a forum that if using mhd to register new battery it must be identical(the battery)otherwise it could cause issues. Is there any truth to this ? Thanks
TYVM My question: if I replace BMW AGM 850/92 → BMW AGM 850/92 (same specs, newer recommended iteration) do I absolutely have to register it or can I simply drive as is and possibly sacrifice some lifetime off it? I plan to retire the car in less than 2 years (2007 e60) so longevity is no my concern, just any possible battery overheating damage due to alternator overcharging.
The guy I bought my car from put in a small battery that barely covers half of the battery space … I have electric / voltage issues . How do I know what kind of battery I need to use now ? I’m so lost
Please help! I replaced my battery and I am not able to register it. Also, there is no history of the previous registration of the battery. Can you advise how to get the new battery registered in my BMW e92 N53
bmw clicks upon start and won't turn over. Had a flat battery sat through all winter. Re-charged it, and it lights up the car again. But now it clicks. What could it be? The battery read 13.90V now it's down to 12.80
@@VehicularDIY Thanks. It was the wire contact points that were not screwed firm tight:P I just layed them loosely on, it did get connection, I assumed it was enough. It wasn't. And the battery seems to work fine despite a professionals knowledge about it almost guaranteed being destroyed. (Turning flat throughout winter)
Great video. I have a 2004 bmw 545i with complete dead battery wont even charge. I do have that cable but I was never able to get inpa to work on my laptop. Are you saying I could just download app and plug cable into my phone and register battery? Or do I have to have new CPU in car im sorry im confused about that part
BMW should have intelligent systems that know how much charging the battery requires...having to tell the car is poor management and not responsive to the batteries actual needs as it ages. BMW needs to improve their systems.
Huh? It does manage the battery. I have a 2007 and the registering of the battery is for the sole purpose to “reset” the management of the alternator charging cycle. As it ages, it starts charging aggressively. When you get a new battery you will get better mileage as the alternator isn’t charging as aggressive. If you don’t register it, it will charge it like an old battery.
@@chrisrobles2012 well that is not what I would call smart charging. and all batteries are not equal and battery use is not equal among owners, so resetting is not responsive to the batteries actual needs. ....the technology exists so why not employ it. mmm, maybe because you can charge the owner each time he replaces his battery.
@@ucanoe , dude seriously? That is what the programming of the battery does. Do not confuse it with registering it. Programming the battery is to decide if it is AGM or lead acid, and the smart part is the alternator knows to either charge all the time or only during deceleration. The registering allows the battery to get its longest life by using what is most important to the type of battery. It’s okay to be ignorant about a subject but at least take someone’s knowledge and accept it.
I used Carly (cost around $125) and took maybe 15 seconds to register battery. Took longer to remove the old battery (needed various sockets) and install the new one. I think the MHD adapter costs $175?
Technically MHD is free to download and you would just need a cable and adapter. You have to buy flashing licenses and other options but to just register your battery you could use MHD which would be free. So it would cost about $20 for a cable.
The biggest problem with Carly is it is into your pocket every month whether you use it or not. Secondly, I think the Carly only allows preset selected values.
I replaced my battery with the same exact one. Went on MHD I went to reset adaptations and when I clicked register battery, it tells me I need a backend only flasher license. Any idea why?
Same situation, emailed MHD asking which license I needed to register the new battery? The response from them was unexpected.. "you can not register battery with MHD, you can only reset adaptations. This is not the same. You will need BMW Tools." Yet under reset adaptations is "register battery" WTF? Also, other vids and posts from youtube & N54 sites say you can and they have. So now I'm researching how to do it with a laptop, K+DCan cable, and a free program.
Will this work for the 2013 x5? Bc buying all this stuff to register the battery and the battery is still $200 cheaper than what the dealer is charging to do it and can be used for other things. Someone please let me know.
@@lhorqque no the car is going start but the alternator will charge the new battery at the same rate it charged the old battery which 90% of the time results in over/under charging the vehicle. So the longer you leave it the more damage it will cause to other electric components in the car. It will cause random codes,blow light bulbs and fry fuses. U don’t want to listen then go drive it find out 🤷♂️ ppl buy BMW’s and can’t afford $50 to register a god dam battery. Broke idiots🤦♂️ then complain the car is unreliable
The one thing I'm having a problem with is getting that red piece off and you just skipped right over it why would you do that it's obviously some kind of hidden little clamp because I can't find it anywhere I cannot get that piece off how do you take it off you just pulled it off like it was nothing
I remember you replacing your battery non agm to a agm battery with coding on this car.i have a 2008 non agm and was gonna make the move to agm.isnt agm a better way to go?
Hey man, super useful but I have a question! If you are replacing the battery with one that is the same type and same AH capacity, do you HAVE to do the code reset? Like yours was all 0s because you had your ecu reset but that doesn't affect anything right?
OK, so I don’t have to replace my battery, but rather connect directly to it for a ham (amateur) radio transceiver. In Transmit mode it draws about 12 amps. The “experts” have said don’t do it. It will screw with the IBS and will cause various faults. Based on this video and others you’ve done, you’re obviously very knowledgeable. Any suggestions? My car is a 2021 X3 PHEV (Xdrive30e). If you have an email let me know and I’ll communicate that way.
first of all, thank you for posting this video, this video will guide me to change my BMW 328i 2010, I just need to ask 1 question, what is the name of your tool, the yellow device you use to remove all the things on the top of the battery and where can I buy them? Thank you in advance.
Sweet getting a new battery tomorrow , will try find the same as the one in my 335i , I have MHD an protools , if I have to code it not the end of the world
Question...my engine is running well but at cold idle has a little bit of a pulse/hesitation, barely noticeable. 2008 335i 144k mls. New injectors, vanos, pcv, valve cover, plugs, coils, clean check valves..what’s left to fix?
Possible with computer using INPA. Just get matching to what's in the car. Don't follow parts store recommended. These cars can come with 4 sizes from factory. Onto another from same model and year can be different.
If it's an original BMW battery I believe it'll be black if it's AGM and white or gray if it's lead acid. The specs will be listed on the top or side. You would want to look for the RC or reserve capacity or AH for the amp hour rating. This is true for aftermarket batteries as well.
When I try to use MHD to register the battery it doesn't work and gives me no other options. What could be the problem? Anyone have this problem before?
Hi I recently purchased a 2011 335i after about a month of having it I’m experiencing rough shifts and also rough downshifts when the car is coming to a stop do u have any idea of what it could be? Should I replace the spark plugs and coils and my trans fluid and filter and see what happens next ? Ur feedback would be much appreciated btw ur videos are really awesome
It broke because I kicked the cable by accident when data logging. I probably won't fix it now as I have a wireless adapter that works with MHD and I can tuck it away and put the cover back on now.
Vehicular DIY i did the same thing also. I was wondering how did you do that or is it just hanging by the original cable? Because mine just swings back and forth inside the obd area and sometimes doesn’t connect unless it’s in a certain position for me. So I wanted to know how to make it better or have mine like yours so I’ll at least know it connects every time and isn’t a pain to get on and off the scanner
Yes! I have the K+Dcan cable, so what would the MHD flash enable on my stock 335is, and will it matter if I don’t have the vehicle flashed, to register the battery?
If you do not want to flash and just want to read codes and reset adaptations that portion of the software is free. If you want to flash it and data log then you would buy the flash license, the license pack for the tune you were interested in (stage 1, stage 2 etc) and the monitor license if you wanted to see how your car is reacting to the tune. If all you do is download the software and go over to read codes and reset adaptations that part is free.
Vehicular DIY I’ve tried exactly this and I don’t understand why it’s not letting me register my new battery & it says car needs to be “backends only flasher” I have mhd adaptor and mhd downloaded and I have read and cleared codes with it but everything I try to register the battery it won’t let me! Will cellular connection be an issue?
Please never stop making these videos you save us so much money with these DIYs and help us learn to keep the N54s alive! This is hands down the best n54 channel around! Keep up the great work!
That one loose wire in the trunk battery used to drive me crazy and I chose to ignore it now I know what it is because of you. Thank you.💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Thanks for fast forwarding the most important parts n thanks for not showing us what you was screwing n where all the parts went 👍🏾
Watch his other video dummy
Man you made it look easy. For me taking the old one out was no problem. Putting the new one in was a pain in the ass.
Euro cars in general are a huge pain in the ass! As a mechanic the only imports I recommend are Japanese made.
@@Big_Ben1988 what happens if I just put a new battery in without registering it never heard of that damn can I just slap another battery in?
@James Folkes Unfortunately, with cars like these, that battery might not last long if not properly registered. Registration kind of programs it for use for that particular model, so the battery usage is regulated correctly and doesn't have excess drain.
Pro Tip: Including covering the trunk latch with a towel, if you have rear folding seats, make sure you pop the lowering latch. That way worse case scenario you can get back into the trunk through the passenger compartment.
Not just a Pro Tip, a Genius tip
Couldn’t you just use the physical key that is integrated in to the fob?
@@I2obbie12 I don’t think my trunk has a key slot. And if it does, I’m not sure if that actually pops the trunk mechanically. It may just lock/unlock it. You might be right though. I just have a habit of putting a towel in the latch and putting the folding seats down.
@@adaml.8300 it should and does, 07 335 has it on mine at least
@@I2obbie12 2007 328i has to be released from inside of the trunk and then, I still have to loosen two bolts underneath the back of the seat, in the center (where the seat belts plug in to the harness)…
So, I guess it just depends on which model you have…
It would be so much nicer if my seats were like my VW Jettas… Just pull the latch on top of the back seat and they fold down no problem.
If I’m not mistaken, I think there is a kit (or, a homemade DIY method) to add this feature into the car… But, honestly it shouldn’t have just came that way from factory.
It’s terrible design flaw and a HUGE inconvenience in my opinion.
Thanks I was wondering were that wire went just replaced the battery on my bmw 328xi 2007 and was kind of confused 😊
Thank you for explaining the extra wire that doesn’t plug in anywhere, I been losing my mind over it. I thought o messed up ☝️
Same here just replaced mine today. Lol
Instructions for replacing the battery in my 25 year old BMW. Loosen and remove positive cable. Loosen and remove negative cable. Pull old battery out. Slide new battery in. Reattach cables. Drive car! What’s not to love!
Oh sorry, my bad. I realized you are talking about an old BMW. My apologies man. Yes I agree. Things are always becoming more complicated, worse while growing more expensive.
Was just thinking about this. I wish cars were still as technical and didn't have so much to do with electrical components. Would be more fun to tinker, too.
Who asked
2025 bmw battery replacement :remove engine ,remove transmission and back seats, take out 17 10mm bolts securing battery, remove both ecm units, ship out for reflash procedure, installation is reverse of removal
What year does it not need to program? I have a 97 328i
I could figure out the 2 10mm bolts on the strap, a little instruction on the spring steel PDC clips would have been appreciated.
Just got mine done. Get matching size length to ensure same Amp hours, and avoid need to reprogram. My 80Ah OE lasted 100km and 12 years.
thank you for your videos they are straight to the point i appreciate it
Your video saved my day. Just popped in a new battery and the 4x4 warning came on. Steering wheel left and right reset it
Wow this is awesome. I have MHD thats incredible.
Just replaced the Battery in my 2013 BMW 335. Thankfully it failed in my garage. Got it started with a Power Pack. Not easy to
attach the cables to those battery Poles. I have to wonder...How is it that the computer tells me when a door is open, but says nothing, no warning, for the condition of the battery???
Im looking for a scanner for a 3 series 328i
hey good afternoon i am having issues after parking the 335, i was replacing the battery and the wire you show at 1:57 broke and i cant find that wires name or purpose it connects to the positive terminal and imagine its important, as of now the car will not start. PLEASE HELP
0:32 AGM (absorbent glass mat) batteries are lead-acid batteries. The term "conventional flooded" will differentiate this from AGM. Both designs are lead-acid, as is gel cell. They all rely on the same reaction between lead and sulfuric acid.
Took mine out with ease also remember most bmws have a key slot to open your trunk !!!
So the free black wire on left of screen at 2:17, where did that go to ?
313k km….so damn impressive how good maintenance can make these cars last forever
Bmw is reliable if you baby tf out of it, never cheap out and it’ll last
Do I gotta register ??? I have a 160rc but they only had 170rc is that gonna make a difference
Not one video on a 2016 X1, battery is in the front hidden under half of things you can see that have to come off just to find the battery.
You connected than dcan cable to your iPhone so I don’t need a lap top door suppose to download something on my iPhone mhd etc???
Why a secondary fuel pump??
Should this work with the 2011 335i?
Someone mentioned in a forum that if using mhd to register new battery it must be identical(the battery)otherwise it could cause issues. Is there any truth to this ? Thanks
So you don’t even need a mhd license to register the battery?? Does it work with the f30 335i as well?
When you did the putting battery back in it will be helpful if you went in regular video motion. Thanks
That does be a catch ass to put back .
Watch the 32 min video he done on battery change then.
What can happen if I change my battery without doing the registration ?
Apparently alternator will constantly charge the battery eventually wearing it out.
Horrible engineering. I am disappointed with the engineers right now.
Can I use this technique for my 2016 BMW X1 XDRIVE 28i?
Curious if you did it ?
TYVM
My question: if I replace BMW AGM 850/92 → BMW AGM 850/92 (same specs, newer recommended iteration) do I absolutely have to register it or can I simply drive as is and possibly sacrifice some lifetime off it? I plan to retire the car in less than 2 years (2007 e60) so longevity is no my concern, just any possible battery overheating damage due to alternator overcharging.
Man I couldn’t even get in my trunk got in from a jump and now the batteries charging but it’s stuck on 4 dont know why or what do do someone help
thanks a ton especially for the mhd non license part!!
The guy I bought my car from put in a small battery that barely covers half of the battery space … I have electric / voltage issues . How do I know what kind of battery I need to use now ? I’m so lost
You could also use protool a bit easier as well
What happen if you don’t register the battery?
You run the risk of over charging your battery and causing major problems!
I have a 328i I can't just put a battery in?
What happens if you just put a new battery in and hook it up.... I don't know how register my battery yes even after watching the video
Can you use a generic obd adapter with mhd ?
Does it work for 2006 330i
ok so what did you say about that lose cable i rewatched it so many times i couldn’t understand you sorry
Please help! I replaced my battery and I am not able to register it. Also, there is no history of the previous registration of the battery. Can you advise how to get the new battery registered in my BMW e92 N53
Do you always have to register it or can you just replace it cause I’ve never heard of that
bmw clicks upon start and won't turn over. Had a flat battery sat through all winter. Re-charged it, and it lights up the car again. But now it clicks.
What could it be? The battery read 13.90V now it's down to 12.80
I'd try cranking the car while another car is boosting it to be sure it's not the starter.
@@VehicularDIY Thanks. It was the wire contact points that were not screwed firm tight:P I just layed them loosely on, it did get connection, I assumed it was enough. It wasn't. And the battery seems to work fine despite a professionals knowledge about it almost guaranteed being destroyed. (Turning flat throughout winter)
Will this work on my 2008 328i ?
Alrighty, so I have the mhd and battery’s is the oem bmw white battery 2011 335i. Where can I find one that is the same?!
Great video. I have a 2004 bmw 545i with complete dead battery wont even charge. I do have that cable but I was never able to get inpa to work on my laptop. Are you saying I could just download app and plug cable into my phone and register battery? Or do I have to have new CPU in car im sorry im confused about that part
BMW should have intelligent systems that know how much charging the battery requires...having to tell the car is poor management and not responsive to the batteries actual needs as it ages. BMW needs to improve their systems.
Well the car is over 10 years old
Huh? It does manage the battery. I have a 2007 and the registering of the battery is for the sole purpose to “reset” the management of the alternator charging cycle. As it ages, it starts charging aggressively. When you get a new battery you will get better mileage as the alternator isn’t charging as aggressive. If you don’t register it, it will charge it like an old battery.
@@chrisrobles2012 well that is not what I would call smart charging. and all batteries are not equal and battery use is not equal among owners, so resetting is not responsive to the batteries actual needs. ....the technology exists so why not employ it. mmm, maybe because you can charge the owner each time he replaces his battery.
@@ucanoe , dude seriously? That is what the programming of the battery does. Do not confuse it with registering it. Programming the battery is to decide if it is AGM or lead acid, and the smart part is the alternator knows to either charge all the time or only during deceleration. The registering allows the battery to get its longest life by using what is most important to the type of battery.
It’s okay to be ignorant about a subject but at least take someone’s knowledge and accept it.
When you were resetting the battery adaptations in the vehicle what is the car in the on position?
Using a small flat screwdriver you flipped out something...what is it?
doesn't look like that flasher is available for my N20
I used Carly (cost around $125) and took maybe 15 seconds to register battery. Took longer to remove the old battery (needed various sockets) and install the new one. I think the MHD adapter costs $175?
Technically MHD is free to download and you would just need a cable and adapter. You have to buy flashing licenses and other options but to just register your battery you could use MHD which would be free. So it would cost about $20 for a cable.
@@VehicularDIY Sorry, I was referring to you wifi adapter.
Oh okay, the wifi adapter was $69.99. Not bad for what it does.
The biggest problem with Carly is it is into your pocket every month whether you use it or not.
Secondly, I think the Carly only allows preset selected values.
@@maxnix346 I was an early adopter after reading a positive review in the Washington Post so pay no monthly fees.
Hi
Did you know how I changed the alternator for the same vehicle?
I replaced my battery with the same exact one. Went on MHD I went to reset adaptations and when I clicked register battery, it tells me I need a backend only flasher license. Any idea why?
Same problem! Did you figure it out?
MHD probably saw this video and realized they were missing out on making some money. 🤷♂️
Same situation, emailed MHD asking which license I needed to register the new battery? The response from them was unexpected.. "you can not register battery with MHD, you can only reset adaptations. This is not the same. You will need BMW Tools." Yet under reset adaptations is "register battery" WTF? Also, other vids and posts from youtube & N54 sites say you can and they have. So now I'm researching how to do it with a laptop, K+DCan cable, and a free program.
What’s the program on your laptop?
Just tried this. Currently stuck on my street cus mhd said I need the licensing lol .. what's problem?
I wish that app worked with the petrol and diesel versions of the 335. It seems MHD doesn't support my '07 335d
Love the videos! Can you please share some information why the positive terminal cables burn on the F30?
I tried to register my battery with mhd and it said i need backends only flasher
What’s better jb4 or MHD????
Will this work for the 2013 x5? Bc buying all this stuff to register the battery and the battery is still $200 cheaper than what the dealer is charging to do it and can be used for other things. Someone please let me know.
Will anything bad happen if i just unplug the negative terminal? Only did it because i just detailed my engine. Will let it sit over night.
No that should be fine.
@@VehicularDIY thank you.
Thanks for the awesome video. Does a battery need to be registered after being temporarily disconnected? (Same battery, same car).
Ivan Vrdoljak no only register a battery when you replace it
@@Kenword69420 why?
@@andrewwright. because the vehicle is already coded to that battery so You don’t need to do it again
And what happens if I don’t register the new battery …The car is not going to start?
@@lhorqque no the car is going start but the alternator will charge the new battery at the same rate it charged the old battery which 90% of the time results in over/under charging the vehicle. So the longer you leave it the more damage it will cause to other electric components in the car. It will cause random codes,blow light bulbs and fry fuses. U don’t want to listen then go drive it find out 🤷♂️ ppl buy BMW’s and can’t afford $50 to register a god dam battery. Broke idiots🤦♂️ then complain the car is unreliable
Will this work for registering battery on f30 328 xdrive?
The one thing I'm having a problem with is getting that red piece off and you just skipped right over it why would you do that it's obviously some kind of hidden little clamp because I can't find it anywhere I cannot get that piece off how do you take it off you just pulled it off like it was nothing
I remember you replacing your battery non agm to a agm battery with coding on this car.i have a 2008 non agm and was gonna make the move to agm.isnt agm a better way to go?
Would it work the same on 2015 320I
mhd charges for this now ugh any other apps that can do it free?
I can’t open the back of my car. So i can’t change the battery. Any ideas on how to fix that?
Connect live jumper cables to the jump terminals in the engine compartment and use the key fob.
Hey man, super useful but I have a question! If you are replacing the battery with one that is the same type and same AH capacity, do you HAVE to do the code reset? Like yours was all 0s because you had your ecu reset but that doesn't affect anything right?
Yes it does
Have anyone use memory savers for bmw battery replacements?
OK, so I don’t have to replace my battery, but rather connect directly to it for a ham (amateur) radio transceiver. In Transmit mode it draws about 12 amps. The “experts” have said don’t do it. It will screw with the IBS and will cause various faults. Based on this video and others you’ve done, you’re obviously very knowledgeable. Any suggestions? My car is a 2021 X3 PHEV (Xdrive30e). If you have an email let me know and I’ll communicate that way.
first of all, thank you for posting this video, this video will guide me to change my BMW 328i 2010, I just need to ask 1 question, what is the name of your tool, the yellow device you use to remove all the things on the top of the battery and where can I buy them? Thank you in advance.
Thanks, again always wonder how I could do that with MHD. Your videos are the best.
Sweet getting a new battery tomorrow , will try find the same as the one in my 335i , I have MHD an protools , if I have to code it not the end of the world
Question...my engine is running well but at cold idle has a little bit of a pulse/hesitation, barely noticeable. 2008 335i 144k mls. New injectors, vanos, pcv, valve cover, plugs, coils, clean check valves..what’s left to fix?
Is that at idle or as you're accelerating?
It’s just a little vibration/engine shutter. Only when the rpm is low at idle
I haven’t replaced the 02 or chain tensioner yet. That’s the only thing left on my to do list
@@donovanmiller8992 Walnut blasted it recently under 50K miles?
Max Nix I cleaned the carbon out already. 70% of it at least. It could use another round
There's no way to program a new battery with different CAmp or CCAmp? Or does the app adjust accordingly?
Possible with computer using INPA. Just get matching to what's in the car. Don't follow parts store recommended. These cars can come with 4 sizes from factory. Onto another from same model and year can be different.
Do you still need to register the battery without MSD?
I have E90 328i
where can we buy the MHD adaptor ?
Vehicular diy. So to be clear can you do this by plugging in the K+DCAN to a tablet instead of WiFi ? And do you pay for the MHD app?
Yes you can the wifi adapter is optional. Mhd is free to download but I heard the latest version requires a basic license to do the registration.
This is exactly the video I needed to see. Thanks!
Could you post the battery specs? or where to find them for our specific car? Thank you! I have an 09 e92 335i xDrive 6MT
If it's an original BMW battery I believe it'll be black if it's AGM and white or gray if it's lead acid. The specs will be listed on the top or side. You would want to look for the RC or reserve capacity or AH for the amp hour rating. This is true for aftermarket batteries as well.
Or look in Realoem.com by your VIN.
When I try to use MHD to register the battery it doesn't work and gives me no other options. What could be the problem? Anyone have this problem before?
What happens when you try? It just says failed?
What are the diferent terminals on the battery distribution
Hi I recently purchased a 2011 335i after about a month of having it I’m experiencing rough shifts and also rough downshifts when the car is coming to a stop do u have any idea of what it could be? Should I replace the spark plugs and coils and my trans fluid and filter and see what happens next ? Ur feedback would be much appreciated btw ur videos are really awesome
Any fix??
How do I open the trunk if I already took out the battery?
Manually. Use your key.
Connect jumper cables to the jump terminals in the engine compartment to re-energize the system.
How did you do the obd port like that? Mine is also loose and damaged and was wondering how to fix it because I lose connection on mine sometimes
It broke because I kicked the cable by accident when data logging. I probably won't fix it now as I have a wireless adapter that works with MHD and I can tuck it away and put the cover back on now.
Vehicular DIY i did the same thing also. I was wondering how did you do that or is it just hanging by the original cable? Because mine just swings back and forth inside the obd area and sometimes doesn’t connect unless it’s in a certain position for me. So I wanted to know how to make it better or have mine like yours so I’ll at least know it connects every time and isn’t a pain to get on and off the scanner
Hey! Thanks for the video, So I have a stock 335is, can I load the MHD app on my phone and reset or register a new battery through the obd?
np! Yes you should be able to. Do you already have a D + K Can cable?
Yes! I have the K+Dcan cable, so what would the MHD flash enable on my stock 335is, and will it matter if I don’t have the vehicle flashed, to register the battery?
If you do not want to flash and just want to read codes and reset adaptations that portion of the software is free. If you want to flash it and data log then you would buy the flash license, the license pack for the tune you were interested in (stage 1, stage 2 etc) and the monitor license if you wanted to see how your car is reacting to the tune. If all you do is download the software and go over to read codes and reset adaptations that part is free.
Vehicular DIY I’ve tried exactly this and I don’t understand why it’s not letting me register my new battery & it says car needs to be “backends only flasher” I have mhd adaptor and mhd downloaded and I have read and cleared codes with it but everything I try to register the battery it won’t let me! Will cellular connection be an issue?
@@stuntzzz having the same issue still unsolved
Does This Works For 2006 BMW 525i As Well ? I Believe I Have An E60 🤔
I wouldn't unfortunately.
We’re do u get the cable from
Do you have to register the battery?
Do you know if the app works with any wifi obd2 dongle?
No it only works with the MHD adapter as far as I know.
Is this a free programme?
Can you make a video on how to code a lead acid battery to a AGM battery
How did the non-Bmw branded timing chain tensioner work out for you no issues? Thx!
It's been good, no issues.
Any option for non turbo applications such as the e82 128/ e90 328i?
For options that would work with your phone I'd say Protool, BimmerCode or Carly. I haven't tried any of them myself though.
@@VehicularDIY Will try, thanks!
Unfortunately you have to buy their adapter now. Apparently all the license fees aren't enough for them...
Just saw your video.... THANKS SO MUCH! ......
Hi, how can i tell if my original bmw battery is AGM or not? Is it Specified on the battery?
If it's and original BMW battery it would be black if its AGM or white/gray if flooded lead acid.
My simple question how to get specification