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!
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
@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.
For anyone that doesn't have MHD flasher, an even cheaper alternative is the autel maxi ap200. Works like a charm and I even coded my new fuel injectors with it.
Nice thank you $60 much better for the diy guy vs 500 programmer also being in good with the dealership you bought your car from and save you from extra costs like this they gladly run a registration for a guy who’s saving a few bucks and buying and installing his own battery already pricey enough with these cars lol
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.
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.
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
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.
@@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
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?
Even if you close the trunk, YES you can get back in when the battery is disconnected. Use key to open door, pop hood and jump the car with either another car, battery or jump box at the jump points from under the hood and WOW, you have power and can pop the trunk.
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
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???
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
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
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
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
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 OEM BMW batteries are pretty good and not that expensive. I had to look around a lot to find a battery which would meet or exceed the OEM specifications. After determining that the Odyssey (48-720) and Auto-Zone recommend battery was adequate but the wrong specification, I determined the Odyssey 49-950 was the exact drop in that had specifications that exceeded the OEM battery including a 3 year warranty. Also, with a store sale, it cost much less than the OEM or other 3rd party AGM batteries that were sufficient. Installation is a snap (once terminals are pulled out of the way) and one remembers to connect the venting hose. Few batteries are made in the USA today. Odyssey and Dekka are the only two I know that are. Replace an AGM with a flooded plate lead acid battery is a very bad idea because of corrosive gasses emitted and deep discharging is much more injurious to a flooded plate battery and will kill it pronto. This is why in the marine world, all critical batteries are AGM. We will skip the horrors of spilled battery acid for now.
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 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
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
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.
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.
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)
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?
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.
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!
Thanks for fast forwarding the most important parts n thanks for not showing us what you was screwing n where all the parts went 👍🏾
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
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.
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
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.
For anyone that doesn't have MHD flasher, an even cheaper alternative is the autel maxi ap200. Works like a charm and I even coded my new fuel injectors with it.
Nice thank you $60 much better for the diy guy vs 500 programmer also being in good with the dealership you bought your car from and save you from extra costs like this they gladly run a registration for a guy who’s saving a few bucks and buying and installing his own battery already pricey enough with these cars lol
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.💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
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.
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
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
Took mine out with ease also remember most bmws have a key slot to open your trunk !!!
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.
thanks a ton especially for the mhd non license part!!
I could figure out the 2 10mm bolts on the strap, a little instruction on the spring steel PDC clips would have been appreciated.
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.
You could also use protool a bit easier 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.
You can get into the trunk with your key if the battery is dead. That is what it is for.
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.
Thanks I was wondering were that wire went just replaced the battery on my bmw 328xi 2007 and was kind of confused 😊
Dissect the whole car apart to install the battery!
theyre junk
Why a secondary fuel pump??
This is exactly the video I needed to see. Thanks!
Just saw your video.... THANKS SO MUCH! ......
Love the videos! Can you please share some information why the positive terminal cables burn on the F30?
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
Im looking for a scanner for a 3 series 328i
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 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
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
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
What’s the program on your laptop?
Even if you close the trunk, YES you can get back in when the battery is disconnected. Use key to open door, pop hood and jump the car with either another car, battery or jump box at the jump points from under the hood and WOW, you have power and can pop the trunk.
AGM batteries are lead acid.
Good.
Grief.
Higher Ah or cranking amps rating will not negatively impact anything (other than be more expensive).
locked my trunk and looking on TH-cam 😂
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
Do you always have to register it or can you just replace it cause I’ve never heard of that
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???
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
Smooth job! What is the impact driver that you are using? Bosch maybe?
ok so what did you say about that lose cable i rewatched it so many times i couldn’t understand you sorry
Oh yes it’s so much easier when you’ve got all those fucking accessories to work with
Great video bro.
Thanks.
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 you use a generic obd adapter with mhd ?
What happen if you don’t register the battery?
You run the risk of over charging your battery and causing major problems!
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??
So you don’t even need a mhd license to register the battery?? Does it work with the f30 335i as well?
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
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
Awesome video!
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.
Thank you
The OEM BMW batteries are pretty good and not that expensive. I had to look around a lot to find a battery which would meet or exceed the OEM specifications.
After determining that the Odyssey (48-720) and Auto-Zone recommend battery was adequate but the wrong specification, I determined the Odyssey 49-950 was the exact drop in that had specifications that exceeded the OEM battery including a 3 year warranty. Also, with a store sale, it cost much less than the OEM or other 3rd party AGM batteries that were sufficient. Installation is a snap (once terminals are pulled out of the way) and one remembers to connect the venting hose.
Few batteries are made in the USA today. Odyssey and Dekka are the only two I know that are.
Replace an AGM with a flooded plate lead acid battery is a very bad idea because of corrosive gasses emitted and deep discharging is much more injurious to a flooded plate battery and will kill it pronto. This is why in the marine world, all critical batteries are AGM. We will skip the horrors of spilled battery acid for now.
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 for the video it helped me today and I've seen this video when it first aired thanks for the Content please keep us informed
Unfortunately you have to buy their adapter now. Apparently all the license fees aren't enough for them...
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?
When you were resetting the battery adaptations in the vehicle what is the car in the on position?
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???
Do I gotta register ??? I have a 160rc but they only had 170rc is that gonna make a difference
I wish that app worked with the petrol and diesel versions of the 335. It seems MHD doesn't support my '07 335d
Lol. I have that exact same impact wrench, pry tool and bmw. It’s like looking into a mirror. Lol.
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
Does this work for the 320i I got a 2016
So the free black wire on left of screen at 2:17, where did that go to ?
Great video. Where did you buy your battery?
I have a 328i I can't just put a battery in?
Can you make a video on how to code a lead acid battery to a AGM battery
Hi
Did you know how I changed the alternator for the same vehicle?
nice video, thanks
Does it work for 2006 330i
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
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?!
where can we buy the MHD adaptor ?
Using a small flat screwdriver you flipped out something...what is it?
Would MHD work for a 2011 M3?
Just tried this. Currently stuck on my street cus mhd said I need the licensing lol .. what's problem?
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.
Thanks this video helped . I was missing the 10mm at the base of the battery on a 328 xdrive. It's in the garage reconditioning now.
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.
🔥🔥🔥
Can I use this technique for my 2016 BMW X1 XDRIVE 28i?
Curious if you did it ?
Will this work with an 07 328i??
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.
I tried to register my battery with mhd and it said i need backends only flasher
Do you have to register the battery?
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)
Should this work with the 2011 335i?
doesn't look like that flasher is available for my N20
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
Will this work for registering battery on f30 328 xdrive?
Is this a free programme?
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.
Have anyone use memory savers for bmw battery replacements?
What’s better jb4 or MHD????