Battery Replacement

ddgrandy · 12-14-2009, 01:17 PM

I have a 2006 325i the dealer is quoting me price of $400 plus to replace the battery which includes "registration" what does that mean and if I went to a shop that has prior experience working on BMW's exclusive would they be able to do the same "registration" or can only the dealer do it? I've been given a quote of $159.95 including installation.

m_thompson · 12-14-2009, 01:49 PM

The car tracks the behavior of the battery when charging and discharging and stores battery adaptation values as the battery ages. You need to reset the battery adaptation values when you change the battery. Some of the better diagnostic tools can do this. Code readers can't.

ddgrandy · 12-14-2009, 02:14 PM

Thank you

BMW750 · 12-19-2009, 07:52 AM

go to an independent bmw repair shop in your area itll be alot cheaper than bmw dealers

D.yi · 12-19-2009, 05:27 PM

just buy a battery and change it yourself it takes 10 minutes...

aus · 12-19-2009, 08:30 PM

Get an Optimoa Redtop and be done with it. You will need to have some kind of braket to hold it in place. They're sealed and last a long time.
Interstate has a direct replacement unit that has the vent tube in the right place.

A stereo shop is usually pretty cheap place to get a braket done.

scottp999 · 12-24-2009, 06:34 PM

The Bav Tech tool (enthusiast version) can do the battery adaption command:

Engine Module, Commands, Battery Replacement Adaption, Click Send Button.

http://www.bavariantechnic.com/

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ddgrandy Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 3251 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Battery Replacement I have a 2006 325i the dealer is quoting me price of $400 plus to replace the battery which includes "registration" what does that mean and if I went to a shop that has prior experience working on BMW's exclusive would they be able to do the same "registration" or can only the dealer do it? I've been given a quote of $159.95 including installation.
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m_thompson Major 137 Rep 1,423 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	The car tracks the behavior of the battery when charging and discharging and stores battery adaptation values as the battery ages. You need to reset the battery adaptation values when you change the battery. Some of the better diagnostic tools can do this. Code readers can't. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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ddgrandy Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 3251 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Thank you
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BMW750 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW 750 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	go to an independent bmw repair shop in your area itll be alot cheaper than bmw dealers __________________
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D.yi Major 52 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: SB e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SEATTLE iTrader: (0)	just buy a battery and change it yourself it takes 10 minutes...
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aus Major General 906 Rep 9,030 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Get an Optimoa Redtop and be done with it. You will need to have some kind of braket to hold it in place. They're sealed and last a long time. Interstate has a direct replacement unit that has the vent tube in the right place. A stereo shop is usually pretty cheap place to get a braket done. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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scottp999 Brigadier General 136 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	The Bav Tech tool (enthusiast version) can do the battery adaption command: Engine Module, Commands, Battery Replacement Adaption, Click Send Button. http://www.bavariantechnic.com/
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