Definitely wish I would've known a year ago this was necessary when I replaced the battery in my wife's Atlas. I'm having to pay for VW to install a new battery, and I'm shocked/pissed when they said it had to be programmed. It's freaking battery.
Understandable that was my reaction. Truth is you can swap the battery and drive. However, without the adaptation it can have an effect on the charging cycle which leads to shortened battery life and can also impact your auto stop/start function. It would be one thing if VW charged a fair price for that adaptation cause it literally takes only a couple minutes. What they do charge though is outrageous.
Firstly, thank you for watching and I agree. They are expensive to maintain, especially if you are using dealership mechanics vs doing your own repairs/maintenance. I'll eventually release a video with how to fully code the RF ID for a replacement key fob including programming the key fob as well. That is very expensive going to a dealership to resolve. Please consider subscribing to my channel if you haven't already.
Got quoted $474.00 (USD) to replace battery in 2018 Tiguan at VW Dealership. A longtime mechanic didn't understand settings on a battery? Now the battery needs a chip to talk to the PCM/ECM. OMG???
Yes, it's a bit ridiculous in my opinion. That $474 you were quoted definitely is. I don't know where you live, but if you are close to where I live. I operate HFR as a small business and do these adaptations at a much lower cost. My business page is here. sites.google.com/view/havingfunrepairs/business-repairs
Thanks for this vid! My 2018 atlas has left me stranded twice...Jump started it and it works. Took the car to autozone twice to test the battery and it was fine. did you get your battery tested before replacing it? I cant figure out whats wrong with my car. Battery is only a year old and under warranty I believe. I guess it could be the alternator except that it seems the alternator works intermittently. Ive never seen that. Usually when the alternator is dead, its dead for good. Thanks again!
I did not have the battery tested prior. The car was bought used about two years ago as of today. I just assumed the battery had never been replaced at all. True an alternator is usually an all or none when it comes to functioning. With what you're mentioning have you considered checking any ground terminals to see if they are loose? Or inspecting all battery and fuse box terminations for corrosion?
@@HavingFunRepairs I hadn't considered that but I'll do that. Today it did a weird vibrating/rattling noise when i started it. I immediately thought it was the starter, but the car started! Thanks again for your help.
@@ejr2001 that's happened to our vehicle when during a cold start (especially when it has been really cold outside). Hopefully it is nothing more serious like air/fuel issue. Check your intake filter and replace if needed. If fuel injectors it gets a bit more tricky and requires specialized equipment to test.
@ejr2001 Oh man. You are describing my Tiguan exactly! Did you figure out what was wrong? I already replaced the battery and it does as you described. Lights will flicker at night sometimes. Made that same weird noise one time when I jump started it. Every time I jump start it, it, starts right up. So sad. I hope you found a fix.
Yup super pricey, highway robbery IMO. If you can find someone to do the adaptations cheaper then just buy your own battery. I do vehicle adaptations pretty cheap if you happen to be in Oklahoma. Business link sites.google.com/view/havingfunrepairs/business-repairs
Not directed at you, but this is the most asinine thing I've ever heard of. Who would have thought replacing a battery would be this convoluted of a process? I've replaced batteries in Hondas with no issue. I found this video because ours seems to be a little sluggish and I was thinking of replacing it. I suppose it's truly possible VW is really trying to make it charge correctly, but I seriously doubt it. Purchasing one of these vehicles has easily been the worst car buying decision we've ever made. The AC quit working once, they couldn't find the leak, and just recharged it, said it was 22%, we've also had to have the drop link replaced because the front suspension was rattling (both warranty work), and now this, and the car is not even 4 years old. So you're saying we can replace it but there's a fair chance that it won't last that long because it won't receive optimal charging unless you re-adapt it? How long are you thinking before the after market battery is ruined? 2-years? We may just trade this thing in here in a year or two.
I'm not pleased with the way vehicles are manufactured currently either. As to your questions, I honestly do not know. But I do know proper charging cycles during specific periods of charge are important for the longevity of a battery. Poor regulation with any battery during a charge cycle can create issues. As to the longevity, I honestly don't know, but would be interested in hearing from the community.
