Can I register my BMW battery myself?

Many people wonder though, whether BMW battery replacement and registration is a simple DIY process or has to be done by an expert technician. We say: you can definitely handle the replacement on your own! However, when it comes to the registration — if you’re not a tech-savvy person, let us do the work for you.

Can you register new battery with Bimmercode?

You can do it with both of those software. Bimmercode will change battery type than Bimmerlink will register battery but you need both.

What happens if I don’t register my new BMW battery?

“Can I skip programming a new battery in my BMW?” or, What happens when you don’t register new BMW Battery. By skipping the new battery-ECU matching, the ECU does not recognize the battery as new and continues to drive the charging cycle as though it was the old battery.

How do I reset my BMW after a new battery?

How to Reset BMW Computer After Battery Change

  1. First of all, turn the ignition key of the BMW car to the accessory position once the lights and radio are on. You have to do this before starting the vehicle.
  2. Again, press the “Trip” button and hold until Reset appears.
  3. Then, press the same button for the third time.

Do BMW batteries need to be programmed?

BMW Battery Replacement – Why register a new BMW battery? An often misunderstood and unappreciated point when it comes to replacing the battery in modern, late-model BMW’s is that the new battery has to be “registered” or matched to the onboard ECU for proper operation and battery longevity.

What happens if you dont register your battery?

If the battery replacement is not registered, the power management will not function properly and can lead to functions being limited by individual electrical consumers being switched off or having their power consumption reduced.