Bought a new battery, does it require registering..??

BeastMode335i · 07-30-2016, 01:10 PM

So I just replaced my factory battery in my 08 e92 335i, and the new one I got was similiar in ratings..

AH Rating = Old-90 New-92 (+2 AH difference)
CCA Rating = Old-720 New-850 (+130 CCA difference)
RC Rating = Old-160 New-170 (+10 RC difference)

Upon looking at how to register a battery for my 08 E92 with INPA and NCSEXPERT it got so confusing because of the clusterfck of information and posts created over the years.. Then, I came upon one thread that was talking about how many individuals who didn't even register or anything never had any ill effects if the one they replaced the oem with was similar in characteristics.. Now I know my new one is AGM but I'm assuming the old one wasn't, because I don't see that anywhere on the battery and when I ran an RealOEM check it specifies the AGM has diff CCA than what mine showed..

If anyone has an idea of an easy way to register and program this thing please let me know.. I've read several threads that mention coding these is both necessary and not necessary, and I have all the software from BMW Standard Tools and a KDCAN Cable so if I can do it myself that'd save me some time, money, and tylenol..

Here are pics for reference.. Top is obviously the new one, Bottom is the standard factory old one..

tshoww · 07-30-2016, 01:14 PM

Some will say no, others will say yes. I say if you can easily then why not, I replaced mine in December and didn't register it until recently and haven't had an issue. IF anything it decreases the life of the battery if you don't register it.

BeastMode335i · 07-30-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tshoww

Some will say no, others will say yes. I say if you can easily then why not, I replaced mine in December and didn't register it until recently and haven't had an issue. IF anything it decreases the life of the battery if you don't register it.

Well I did notice my clock keeps resetting and every time i turn my car off for more than a few minutes, once I remove the keyfob the little service screen dings, and it shows a battery.. So I'm assuming that I'm the unlucky one who will need to code it and stuff... I also noticed my comfort access didn't work either when trying to unlock and lock the car...

tlow98 · 07-30-2016, 02:30 PM

Yeah, I think if you change Agm to lead acid or vice versa that's a definite register criteria.

If you went with lead acid as original you'd prolly be fine.

ferocity02 · 07-30-2016, 02:42 PM

You must understand the difference between registering and coding the battery. Register simply tells the car that the battery is new. This is essential in order to ensure proper charging of the battery. As it's gets old the car changes how it charges the battery.

Coding the battery is where you tell the car what kind of battery it is, the AH and type (AGM or non-AGM).

Your new battery is pretty close to the old one, so coding probably isn't necessary. But you mut register it.

LMB335IS · 07-30-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ferocity02

You must understand the difference between registering and coding the battery. Register simply tells the car that the battery is new. This is essential in order to ensure proper charging of the battery. As it's gets old the car changes how it charges the battery.

Coding the battery is where you tell the car what kind of battery it is, the AH and type (AGM or non-AGM).

Your new battery is pretty close to the old one, so coding probably isn't necessary. But you mut register it.

Wrong. The rating is close enough 90 to 92 but he's switching from a non AGM to a AGM. Needs to be coded and registered.

Bimmer 808 · 07-30-2016, 03:00 PM

Carly for bmw coding app FTW to register battery.

LMB335IS · 07-30-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer 808

Carly for bmw coding app FTW to register battery.

Carly works but it's a $ add on. Tool32 or download from bimmer software.com are free. If you have MHD or a BT cable they will both work as well.

ferocity02 · 07-30-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LMB335IS

Wrong. The rating is close enough 90 to 92 but he's switching from a non AGM to a AGM. Needs to be coded and registered.

I didn't read that his new battery was AGM. In that case, yes, coding is required, along with registration.

ctuna · 07-30-2016, 06:42 PM

Since its AGM and old one was lead yes
you need to reprogram it for agm as well as register it.
Carly would be easy go to the e90post coding board
and look up one of the battery threads if you want to it
that way.

Pb=lead plus the white color tells you its lead/acid

BeastMode335i · 07-30-2016, 06:47 PM

Thanks guys, NCS dummy and MHD to the rescue! I'm good to go now.

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BeastMode335i Maximus Decimus Meridius 1130 Rep 4,584 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Down South iTrader: (2)	Bought a new battery, does it require registering..?? So I just replaced my factory battery in my 08 e92 335i, and the new one I got was similiar in ratings.. AH Rating = Old-90 New-92 (+2 AH difference) CCA Rating = Old-720 New-850 (+130 CCA difference) RC Rating = Old-160 New-170 (+10 RC difference) Upon looking at how to register a battery for my 08 E92 with INPA and NCSEXPERT it got so confusing because of the clusterfck of information and posts created over the years.. Then, I came upon one thread that was talking about how many individuals who didn't even register or anything never had any ill effects if the one they replaced the oem with was similar in characteristics.. Now I know my new one is AGM but I'm assuming the old one wasn't, because I don't see that anywhere on the battery and when I ran an RealOEM check it specifies the AGM has diff CCA than what mine showed.. If anyone has an idea of an easy way to register and program this thing please let me know.. I've read several threads that mention coding these is both necessary and not necessary, and I have all the software from BMW Standard Tools and a KDCAN Cable so if I can do it myself that'd save me some time, money, and tylenol.. Here are pics for reference.. Top is obviously the new one, Bottom is the standard factory old one.. Attached Images __________________ F30 335i Melbourne Red Metallic M-Sport Package
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tshoww oG 56 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 2009 Alpine White 335i e90 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	Some will say no, others will say yes. I say if you can easily then why not, I replaced mine in December and didn't register it until recently and haven't had an issue. IF anything it decreases the life of the battery if you don't register it. __________________ \| 2009 \| e90 335i \|Alpine White \| \| It's not about the miles per gallon, it's about the smiles per gallon \|
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tlow98 Major General 2188 Rep 5,002 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Yeah, I think if you change Agm to lead acid or vice versa that's a definite register criteria. If you went with lead acid as original you'd prolly be fine.
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ferocity02 Colonel 530 Rep 2,083 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (8)	You must understand the difference between registering and coding the battery. Register simply tells the car that the battery is new. This is essential in order to ensure proper charging of the battery. As it's gets old the car changes how it charges the battery. Coding the battery is where you tell the car what kind of battery it is, the AH and type (AGM or non-AGM). Your new battery is pretty close to the old one, so coding probably isn't necessary. But you mut register it.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Since its AGM and old one was lead yes Since its AGM and old one was lead yes you need to reprogram it for agm as well as register it. Carly would be easy go to the e90post coding board and look up one of the battery threads if you want to it that way. Pb=lead plus the white color tells you its lead/acid
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BeastMode335i Maximus Decimus Meridius 1130 Rep 4,584 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Down South iTrader: (2)	Thanks guys, NCS dummy and MHD to the rescue! I'm good to go now. __________________ F30 335i Melbourne Red Metallic M-Sport Package
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