The BMW uses a lead-acid battery. You have two types to choose from: Gel or absorbent glass mat (AGM). The manufacturer recommends that you replace the OEM battery with an OEM AGM battery. Most of the BMW models use either advanced or performance batteries.
Who makes batteries for BMW?
The high-voltage batteries and battery components needed for all BMW and MINI electrified vehicles come from the company's three battery factoriesinhouse productions in Dingolfing, Leipzig and Regensburg (Germany), Spartanburg (USA) and Shenyang (China).
Does BMW need special battery?
Conventional car batteries can be used for BMWs with average power requirements. Therefore, you don't need a specific BMW car battery if your car doesn't have sophisticated car accessories or a start-stop system.
Can I put any battery in a BMW?
Any battery will do (of the proper size). I have a Sears Diehard but others have used Autozone (forget the brand name). Voltage is voltage and is not brand sensitive. in fact, BMW does not make their battery, they re-label another brand.
Does my BMW battery need to be programmed?
Coding is required if the new battery has different specifications than the old battery installed in the car. For example, if you install a battery with a higher or lower cranking Ampere rating or switch between Lead Acid and an AGM battery, you need to code (program) the DME.
What happens if you don't Program BMW battery?
What if I skip programming or registering my new battery / Is registering a BMW battery necessary? Skipping this step WILL shorten the life of the battery as well as potentially damage your vehicles electrical system. The new battery will become overcharged as the car still thinks the old battery is installed.Feb 3, 2017
Does a new battery need to be programmed?
Hi there. Changing the battery has nothing to do with programming a battery. If the car was flat dead with a battery that lost all of the power because the dome light was on, then when jumped the vehicle will run fine. What may need programmed when the battery is replaced is the key fob.
What is BMW telematics?
BMW Assist (also branded as MINI Assist) is a telematic roadside assistance service offered by BMW. BMW Assist is similar to GM's OnStar or Mercedes-Benz mbrace services as they both use the cellular network and Global Positioning telemetry to locate or guide the vehicle. The service is included free in most new BMWs.
How does a telematics control unit work?
Basically, it is a micro-controller (a complete computer on a single electronic chip). The TCU wirelessly connects the vehicle to cloud services or other vehicles via V2X standards over a mobile network. In addition, the TCU collects telemetry data from the car.
What is a BMW TCU?
The TCU is BMW Assist (BMW Assist is a telematics platform) and Bluetooth (Bluetooth disabled if 6FL is part of the vehicle order). If you have a TCU, you can swap it out for a MULF2 and all you need to do is run a USB cable between the module and the center console, basically.
What is a telematics module?
In the event of an accident, the integrated telematics module automatically sends an emergency signal to a help center, which attempts to contact the driver to provide the best possible assistance as quickly as possible.
Can I replace 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!
Why is BMW battery expensive?
BMW has sophisticated technology that requires specialized certification to properly repair. An experienced BMW mechanic will have the knowledge it takes for a complete and successful repair. For example, a battery change can cost $400 because the mechanic needs to register the battery to the engine control module.
Does a BMW battery need to be programmed?
The model and power of the battery determine the charging curve and therefore the correct battery has to be programmed into the ECU to prevent damaging the battery by charging too fast, too slow or overloading the battery.