Awesome video!! You saved me $900 !! The battery swap was easy with your excellent directions. I simply went to my local independent repair shop to clear the codes and perfection. This SOS thing hasn't been right since I picked up the car lightly used with 11K miles on it. Shame on BMW trying to gouge their customers with this when it finally became constant and intolerable about one mont after warranty expired. Many thanks !!
Thank you for this video I have this same fault on my 2017 530d. it only happens when the main 12 v battery in low.I just got a new 8v battery from BMW. $83.44.
Just got back from BMW of Sterling and they quoted me $1314.01 to replace this battery. I said no thank you but i still had to pay the $200 diagnostics fee. What a rip off.
Thanks for the guide. Fitted mine in 10 minutes following this. There’s a surprising amount of room to work with but the most difficult bit was unclipping the holder. The warning has now gone and the app tells me no control messages, so don’t need to ‘clear’ any codes.
Thanks for this. Will try it out on my 428 when I get around to it. Mines been throwing the SOS error, then it goes away for a bit and comes back, rinse and repeat
Hello, I armed myself with patience and changed the SOS battery to an X4-G02. Everything went perfectly until the end when I started the car and the SOS warning message continued to appear :). I mention that inside, where the unit is, everything is dry and clean and there are no traces of water. What to do? Does the message need to be reset from somewhere? Thank you in advance.
I had the problem on my X1 F48 2017 model. Assume it’s software have bugs. Tested to call SOS after shows SOS system failure message, get through perfectly, which proves the system NOT failure. Used voice control coincidentally last week, the fault message disappeared dramatically, and didn’t back till today. I rarely use voice control before, have tried to disconnect blue tooth device and reconnect from other youtube video, didn’t work well. Can’t say it’s the solution, but cost nothing and worth a try.
Many thanks for this. I am pretty dismayed by the error but your video should lessen the cost. What really rubs salt in the wound is that I’m just doing this to get rid of the warning, my BMW Assist expired a year ago so the SOS button won’t do anything even after I have paid hundreds to fix it. Really frustrating, but thanks so much for this video as it should help to keep the cost down. Do you think you really needed to clear the code after replacing the battery or do you think it would have cleared itself over time?
Just an FYI- on a 2021 M340i Xdrive , the battery is a 6 volt, 190 mAH ,#6833994-02. Just pull down the plastic cover and then pull the headliner down gently and you can access the battery. No screws need to be removed. Before ordering a $90 battery, I would suggest pulling the old one and testing the voltage first. Ours was not a dead battery issue , may be moisture from a leak around the sharkfin antenna from having a poor wrap job on the roof.
Thank you for the video. Can there be two batteries in the car or is there only one, either black or green? I have a BMW X3 (F25)  I found a green battery in the trunk and somewhere in the front there should be a black one, right?
Nice video, could you list the hardware used to monitor the errors and clean the ecu? Do you know the battery model for bmw f45? I have the same problem
Thank you for posting this video. Got mine replaced per your instructions. It still throws the code though. Any way for me to clear the code without a computer device like what you use? No telling what the dealer would charge me just to clear the code.
@@jasondboarder998 hopefully not. I am hoping replacing the battery fixed it, but the code just needs to be cleared. I am wondering if there is a way to clear the code without a code reading device like what was used in the video.
@@StrategicNetworker I replaced my own battery three days ago and cleared codes in the telecommunications module. so far so good. Im not 100% certain on the tele module, but in the DME codes clear after a certain amount of drive cycles on their own if the fault is gone. Something between 60-100 cycles.
@@Batii_X I’ve had my car into a specialist and it was my TCB unit that was faulty. Being replaced soon, £550 for the part alone. I believe the battery is under the carpet in the boot.
@MarshallSmith. Brill found it thank you, under the rear section of the boot liner. Thrown me because battery replacement was coming up with the 3 pin batteries and ours is the 1 with the small cable on. Oh wow that's so expensive considering a lot of us don't even use this feature
@@SirZynth I went to get the EGR valve recall update and the fault standing was caused by a failure within the TCB which also was stopping the update…. BMW dealership we’re quoting me tripple what an independent specialist is charging so could be worse. I hope you manage to get yours sorted with just the battery replacement.
@MarshallSmith. oh wow!! so I really need to be prepared to be spending a lot more than £30 on a replacement battery.. I've still not been for the EGR recall, my bad! Will see if it passes MOT Monday before sorting that, although a lot of garages won't pass if it has any kind of warning light on the dash. Thank you for the info Marshall, you have been very helpful 😊
Thank you brother! My girlfriend and i are going through this now
Awesome video!! You saved me $900 !! The battery swap was easy with your excellent directions. I simply went to my local independent repair shop to clear the codes and perfection. This SOS thing hasn't been right since I picked up the car lightly used with 11K miles on it. Shame on BMW trying to gouge their customers with this when it finally became constant and intolerable about one mont after warranty expired. Many thanks !!
Even with diagnostic it should not cost $900.
@@radieseltech6417 I was quoted $1070 to replace a cheap battery part!
Do u need to clear the code or will I clear it swlf
@@akbarbukhari Also wondering this. Seems like the code needs to be cleared. Can someone confirm?
Had my changed through warranty. Good videos make more on the B58
Thank you for this video I have this same fault on my 2017 530d. it only happens when the main 12 v battery in low.I just got a new 8v battery from BMW. $83.44.
Amazing video. Thank you. Saved me £500!!
Thanks for the video, helpful! 🙏🏻
This worked perfectly for me, thank you!
Did u have to get the code reset and where did u buy the battery
Just got back from BMW of Sterling and they quoted me $1314.01 to replace this battery. I said no thank you but i still had to pay the $200 diagnostics fee. What a rip off.
Thanks for the guide. Fitted mine in 10 minutes following this. There’s a surprising amount of room to work with but the most difficult bit was unclipping the holder. The warning has now gone and the app tells me no control messages, so don’t need to ‘clear’ any codes.
can you drop me a link or show me where to find it ?
Just Google the part number on the battery. Amazon, ebay, online bmw store, or the dealer parts.
Nice and clear video. I am not sure this battery can be replaced under warranty I doubt and I'll check
Very helpful video,thx
Thanks for this. Will try it out on my 428 when I get around to it. Mines been throwing the SOS error, then it goes away for a bit and comes back, rinse and repeat
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Hello, I armed myself with patience and changed the SOS battery to an X4-G02. Everything went perfectly until the end when I started the car and the SOS warning message continued to appear :). I mention that inside, where the unit is, everything is dry and clean and there are no traces of water. What to do? Does the message need to be reset from somewhere? Thank you in advance.
I had the problem on my X1 F48 2017 model. Assume it’s software have bugs.
Tested to call SOS after shows SOS system failure message, get through perfectly, which proves the system NOT failure. Used voice control coincidentally last week, the fault message disappeared dramatically, and didn’t back till today.
I rarely use voice control before, have tried to disconnect blue tooth device and reconnect from other youtube video, didn’t work well.
Can’t say it’s the solution, but cost nothing and worth a try.
Many thanks for this. I am pretty dismayed by the error but your video should lessen the cost. What really rubs salt in the wound is that I’m just doing this to get rid of the warning, my BMW Assist expired a year ago so the SOS button won’t do anything even after I have paid hundreds to fix it. Really frustrating, but thanks so much for this video as it should help to keep the cost down.
Do you think you really needed to clear the code after replacing the battery or do you think it would have cleared itself over time?
Congratulations for the vídeo. On M140i is the same battery and location?
Just an FYI- on a 2021 M340i Xdrive , the battery is a 6 volt, 190 mAH ,#6833994-02. Just pull down the plastic cover and then pull the headliner down gently and you can access the battery. No screws need to be removed. Before ordering a $90 battery, I would suggest pulling the old one and testing the voltage first. Ours was not a dead battery issue , may be moisture from a leak around the sharkfin antenna from having a poor wrap job on the roof.
Thank you for the video. Can there be two batteries in the car or is there only one, either black or green? I have a BMW X3 (F25)  I found a green battery in the trunk and somewhere in the front there should be a black one, right?
hi do we have a battery on E63 or E64 ? thank you :)
Thank you
Thank you 🙏
Thanks.👍👍👍
Nice video, could you list the hardware used to monitor the errors and clean the ecu? Do you know the battery model for bmw f45? I have the same problem
I used the autel maxisys mini905.
Thanks my men i just got the battery from BMW and replaced it. It is not showing anymore. Cheers
Es t il au meme endroit sur bmw f10??
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
bro, i got lucky. dealer said it was under warranty
Where can I buy this pls
Thank you for posting this video. Got mine replaced per your instructions. It still throws the code though. Any way for me to clear the code without a computer device like what you use? No telling what the dealer would charge me just to clear the code.
Theres also a tsb on this issue where the fin on top of the car leaks and kills the module. Maybe this is you issue.
@@jasondboarder998 hopefully not. I am hoping replacing the battery fixed it, but the code just needs to be cleared. I am wondering if there is a way to clear the code without a code reading device like what was used in the video.
@@StrategicNetworker I replaced my own battery three days ago and cleared codes in the telecommunications module. so far so good. Im not 100% certain on the tele module, but in the DME codes clear after a certain amount of drive cycles on their own if the fault is gone. Something between 60-100 cycles.
Hi, did the error code disappear eventually as Jason P said?
@@flyhighte I’m not sure. I ended up selling the car to an individual before the error ever cleared on the dashboard.
What is the name of the white module in the roof?
Thank you for the video!
Tcu
Telematic unit
Any chance you know where the battery is located on an F20 1 series? I’ve got the SOS fault standing and would love to fix it. Thanks
Did you manage to find where it was located? I'm having it with my f20 now and due for MOT in 2 days
@@Batii_X I’ve had my car into a specialist and it was my TCB unit that was faulty. Being replaced soon, £550 for the part alone.
I believe the battery is under the carpet in the boot.
@MarshallSmith. Brill found it thank you, under the rear section of the boot liner. Thrown me because battery replacement was coming up with the 3 pin batteries and ours is the 1 with the small cable on. Oh wow that's so expensive considering a lot of us don't even use this feature
@@SirZynth I went to get the EGR valve recall update and the fault standing was caused by a failure within the TCB which also was stopping the update…. BMW dealership we’re quoting me tripple what an independent specialist is charging so could be worse.
I hope you manage to get yours sorted with just the battery replacement.
@MarshallSmith. oh wow!! so I really need to be prepared to be spending a lot more than £30 on a replacement battery.. I've still not been for the EGR recall, my bad! Will see if it passes MOT Monday before sorting that, although a lot of garages won't pass if it has any kind of warning light on the dash. Thank you for the info Marshall, you have been very helpful 😊
What code reader did you use to erase the codes?
Autel ms905.
Wonder if Bimmercode would work?
@@dmartiniuk1 do you know if i can do it with bimmercode?
You can also read and reset the error with the bimmerlink app and adapter
Where did you get batters from
He litteraly tells that in the video: "I got the battery from BMW"
From BMW for $120. But it's available online for $60-$70 dollars. Just Google the part number
It depends on your car..mine cost like 40box @ dealer... they were asking 430 for everything .
Took my car to the dealer for this issue and they wanted $900 to fix it... and they still charged me $200 for telling me this was my issue lol
Insane. This part cost $120 at the bmw part store, and about $70 online.
@@radieseltech6417 what website do u get t at $70
Lies
Same issue in my 2015 535i.
BMW Las Vegas quoted me $800 to replace battery.
My response: fuck BMW Las Vegas.
😱. Wow, this battery is $60 dollars online. Good luck
Vous pouvez me dire chez qui on achète ces batteries ?
can you tell me where we buy these batteries thank's
At bmw local parts counter. Or google part number online.
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