Installing a New Battery In My 2011 E92 M3 DIY (E90, E92, E93) 

I just did mine today. Thanks for the thorough install helped out a lot. I tell you what taking out and putting in a 60lb battery in that tight of a space while keeping the wires out of the way was a pain in the ass.

Amazing video! I just changed battery on my BMW 328i. Dealer was asking $450, I got it done for $200. Thank you brother. Keep up the good work :)

As some have commented below, you will need to register the battery, if the same specifications, or code the battery if they are materially different. From homework, the 90, 92, or 95amp, as long as same CCA and staying with AGM battery, is same specification. I used Bimmerlink via OBD Vlink dongle to register the battery, was the simplest and most affordable combination -- although it was sensitive to being in ignition position 2 (so engine not running, but dash and interior fans on). Finally regarding the bracket over the battery, I think is safety device mainly, obviously holds the battery in place, but suspect is if the vehicle is in a rollover, that it has better chance of holding it relatively in place.

I wound up having to replace my battery, my car sits on a tender more days than not lately. I bought one from Autozone, Duralast Platinum AGM Battery H8-AGM Group Size 49 900 CCA. I do have a handheld Foxwell 510 scanner that I used to register it, and set the steering wheel sensor. Thank you for the tutorial, I appreciate you taking the time to do it.

Registration with the car's OBD is required on all new batteries, coding is only required if the new battery is of different specs than the OEM you just removed.

I know that I am a little late to this discussion, but I need to replace my battery. It suddenly died this morning. I jumped it and it drove me 100 miles. Then I went to Advanced auto parts to see if it was the battery or anything else, they told me it was the battery. I had to jump start the car again. I just spoke to my local BMW dealer and they told me that if you change the battery with the exact same one, you don’t have to code it. He told me that for my specific battery, 12V 90AH 720A I didn’t have to do anything. It’s for a 2011 328i Xdrive. Surprisingly enough the battery is just $154 at my local BMW dealer. Thank you and I hope this helps. I’ll be getting my battery and installing it later.

Helpful video. Just completed the same task. The red o-ring on the bolt of the back battery bracket fell off, you can see it in 5:53. Confirmed where it was supposed to go when was trying to figure where it came from! Thanks.

Great video. I just installed a new duralast platinum H8-AGM. Getting the right side of the distribution part loose was a royal pain. I had to really torque the part to pry it loose. I was afraid it was going to break and that alone took 15 minutes. Also, the bracket to hold the battery in place was also a royal pain. There is limited room to line up the bracket. I used my extension and taped the screw to the socket. Also, the extension was on a little swivel which helped screw into the bracket. The alarm did go off when I removed the negative. I just used the key it stopped. I did not lose my "touch" settings on the radio. I turned the car on, and I did have to set the clock as described. No errors and all is good!

Great job on the video! I was able to change out the battery on my 2013 E92. Thanks dude. Keep up the good work!

FYI, the yellow/black twisted pair cable near the positive terminal is used by the ECU to trigger a tiny explosive to break off the starter to battery connectivity in case of collision when airbags are deployed. When that happens, the radio, lighting, etc will still work because the distribution block to battery connectivity is still intact. However you just can't start the engine. Don't ask me how I know these...

Nice video thank you, it will save me a lot of time when replacing the battery on my son's 3 series later this week. I am pretty sure the 'bracket' is actually a brace to stop the battery from moving or flying though the air in the event of an impact/crash? It also obviously doubles as some kind of support for the boot (trunk!) trim etc

Thank you very much!

Great video man! Just changed 11 year old factory original battery in e92 335is . Video was perfect .👍

As much as I enjoy driving this car, this is what drives me to hatred with it. Everything is soo complex for no reason when it could be soo much more simple. I was following everything on this video up until the last part where I can’t find the bottom pin that’s keeping it in place

Hey great video, but my brake hose wasn’t connected to anything either, could you possibly make a video or let me know where that is supposed to go

The negative terminal point is that light grey or metal stick to the left of the coolant reservoir sticking out the frame.

This is all new to me. UK owner here. My 2009 batt lasted long its on its last leg. Start stop is turned off idrive wont let it work and music playlist is all blank names files. In the winter the car turns off the heated seats and rear heated window and wing mirrors lol since the battery is starting to die slowly. Problem i had was trying to find the right spec battery. Mine is 90ah 900cc agm New one is 105ah 950cc agm Going to fit it on but not sure on what i need to do regarding coding. Since this battery is higher.

thank you for making this video. excellent instructions.

Thank you for making this video! It just saved my 18 year old from me yelling uncontrollably at him! LOL

Love your video keep more post going I’ve got a m3 and my warning lights are on

I read that the metal bracket is for roll-over protection.

Great video. Thanks

"With my luck this will cost 3000" lol

Woke up this morning to a dead battery idk how I’m rushing to try and make it to work , luckily a neighbor was gonna jump start me I figured cool the battery is in the back I open the back and I’m like 🥴 it’s a bmw of course it’s not easy to get to it 5 mins trying to take it off I’m like nvm and said thanks to my kind neighbor for waiting for me lol 🤣🤣🤣 so here I am learning how to take everything off

Well done! Thank you.

Very helpful steps to follow; however, you have to deal with a very heavy battery. Lifting the battery in and out was the hardest. Do not try if you can not lift heavy item in a very tight space. Thanks.

Bmw of Hartford CT asked 300 to install and register the battery.

Excellent video. Keep up the good work.🚗

Good use of the camera and a good video thank you

I also have a 2011 bmw 328i series 3 and I’m having trouble every day with my battery. I have to jump start it with my portable jumper this been going on since late march and I purchased a new battery at Walmart n still I have problems with my battery I noticed that my drain plug is broken is there any advise you can give I will truly appreciate it oh also the monitor in my days battery decrease drain

Morning sir am chatting from Namibia my BMW e90 petrol some times don't want to move even I put gear I press the acereraite but still hider

Super helpful! Cheers mate

Awesome thank you!

thank

Hey thanks for the video, I am about to do the same to my 2011 335D. I was concerned about the registering of the battery and setting the amp hours. There is another video on here that the guy uses a snap on diagnostic tool to set the amp hours and register the battery. Since you replaced the original battery, I am also replacing the original battery. Did you get a battery that was exactly the same specs? If so which one did you get so I can follow suit? It would make sense that if the specs of the battery do not change that there would be no need to register the battery, etc. Also what issues were you having with your car that lead you to change the battery?

Some times the car don't want to move even is on D level BMW e90 petrol 320

Great video but never saw mentioning about registering the battery to the car

Really liked this video

I got to register the battery o not and then I have the hazard light blinking I don't know why

You should register your battery, so your car knows that the battery is new, and the alternator can charge it properly. If the new battery has different specifics than the original one you have to codify it, using bimmercode, for example, or carly. If you don't do this, your car will run fine, but the new battery will have a poor lifetime.

So do you have to update computer after battery swap.? And what happens if you don't?

how did you know the battery needed replacing? i have a 2010 328i 6Mt and every bit of an electronic component inside the cabin is going haywire. i bought a duralast platinum hoping that will do the trick, last time a battery was registered was at 55k miles and i’m at 180 now! lol not sure if that’s correct, voltage was also at 11.35v when resting without the car on should be at 12.5 to 12.6 figuring it’s a dead/weak cell in the battery. i’ll come back with an update soon, made the install looks easy brother

Thank you! That sucked lol im using mhd to code the new battery as the new one has different specs

I need help on that is make me stress some time s it can cause the incident from in caming vehicle please answer me I need help

I have a 2008 bmw 328xi and it needs a battery can I get away with just changing it out with a different one and not reprogramming?

Installing my new battery today. I think getting that small bracket (near the tail light side) that holds the battery from moving around is going to be tough to get that bolt started in the hole. Some models, I've noticed, have an extended long rod to pilot the bolt into the hole. I am not sure how important it is to register the batter, but I see many battery installs where they use a scanner to tell the car it's a new battery. Be well. Phil NYC Area

Inside the cut scene is the true method to take the battery out

Great video it helped me out thank you 😊🙏

Hi I got the passenger restraint malfunction light came on any clue how to fix this?

Thx Pomogło 🙂

great job and thank you for sharing

Hey ! Do you know a lot about bmws ?? I got a 325xi 2002 all wheel drive it’s making a scraping noise , people are saying transfer case I have no clue

I thought you were going to explain how to register the new battery using INPA / ISTA . I currently have the low battery warning when I shut the car off.

Nice battery installation! Could you give the battery spec (manufacturer, model # )? Thanks.

Don’t trust him! You need to code the battery even if it’s an exact replacement! The car monitors the battery’s health and as it deteriorates it gives the battery more current from the alternator to make up for its age. The coding lets the car know it’s a new battery and to not have the alternator charge it as aggressively. Like I said, this is about a batteries age, not about swapping a battery with one with different performance specs. The extra power to the battery could cause it to fail prematurely, and who knows if it can do anything dangerous or maybe later fry a module. There are affordable scan tools that do this and this is becoming more common on batteries, not just BMW’s. Be smart and do it right. Don’t listen to this guy just because he could take some bolts off a battery and put them back on. He says he’s afraid of what a battery tender while swapping the battery will do to his car yet he is willing to do this. Makes no sense. I also wouldn’t use a tender because I agree it’s not worth the risk, but then why not code the battery properly!? And if it’s not obvious, if you change a new battery to a new battery of a different type, this also requires coding. And depending how drastic a change, your scan tool might not be good enough and you may need the INPA BMW software to do it. Not something I recommend for a novice.

What the heck, why isnt your harness clipped on, and why don't you have a battery tightening bolt applied? it makes the video useless if someone has an OEM car.

I was doing research and why does it say we have to reprogram the battery when we install a new one ?

Thank you for the video. On my e90 2009 the cable from the main positive terminal it is not connected anywhere, not sure if thats what causes the car not to start or even crank.

That bracket is to keep the fuse stable

Welcome back!

Thank you for this, it is really helpful. Do I need to only use an original BMW battery? what are the alternatives. Thanks again

Thank you for the steps but did not see how you put the plate back in place and can we get information on the battery what size is it a H8 or H9?

So I replaced my battery and now for some reason both blinkers won't automatically turn off after completing a turn. Any idea on this?

I have a F82 2015 BMW M4 that uses a lithium ion battery. Every time I start the car I get “increased battery discharge” I contacted my local BMW dealer and some tuner shops and they all tried to charge me $1900+ for the new lithium ion battery. That is just crazy stupid... I am wondering if I can put in a normal battery that matches all the specs to my oem battery in the car. Please help me out

What’s about your battery reset

I have heard that you need to reset or code the ECU after battery change in BMW cars, and in this car you didn't do that, does this car require that or we can just swap in a new battery without any resetting?

Hi, I've got aquestion about changing my E90 battery. The current battery in the car is a 12v 90ah 900a 900ccc. A local parts store recommends one of it's own brand battery (AGM 019 stop/start 95ah 850ccc). Will putting in that battery with slightly different specs damage anything in the car?

I replaced the battery then like a few hours later the battery symbol popped up ??? does that mean that the alternator is not charging it? any help

From BMW's ISTA+ Why register the battery replacement? After installing a new battery, the service function 'Register battery replacement' must be run. The registration of the battery replacement is required to inform the power management (software in engine electronics and intelligent battery sensor) that a new battery was installed in the vehicle. 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, for example. Register battery replacement A service function informs the power management in the DME/DDE of a battery exchange. The following operations are performed: - The current kilometre reading is stored for the battery replacement. - The stored measured values (battery charge statuses, current, voltage, temperature, etc.) are deleted. - The power management is initialised. Replacing the battery: other battery capacity or AGM battery As the battery depends on the engine ands options fitted, the following information is coded in the CAS: - Battery capacity (for example 90 Ah) - Battery type: AGM battery or normal lead-acid battery. For a battery replacement, the standard installed battery capacity may be used as standard. When installing a battery with a higher or lower capacity or when installing an AGM battery instead of a normal lead-acid battery, the CAS must therefore be reencoded using ISTA/P: - With ISTA/P, run the retrofit ”Battery” (select battery capacity of the fitted battery). - Register additional battery replacements with the corresponding service function. Battery: battery capacity and battery type The battery capacity can be read from the label with the technical data. The safety information is found on the other label. The cycle-proof AGM batteries are used for especially heavy loads on the vehicle electrical system depending on equipment and requirements. Notice! Determination of state of charge after a battery replacement After a battery replacement, the vehicle must be left standing for at least 3 hours with its new battery. It is not possible to establish with any reliability the state of charge of the new battery until that time. Possible Check Control messages about total discharge of the battery are then no longer displayed.

Hey coderman, looks like u saved some bucks and went w the Duralast to replace the BMW battery. So don’t you need to Register the new battery? Or is that not necessary??

Did you code the battery ?

On my way down to remove my battery right now...Wish me luck, fellas! hahaha - I'll be back with questions soon I presume

FYI actually there is a dedicated ground point. If you pause at 1:27 you will see the metal nub poking out.

Hey Coderman, did you code your battery ? Yours looks like it has IBS.

No battery registration?

What about registering the battery?

So h6 or agm? Checked in Costco, they have both, agm is almost doubled,

Do you have to register your battery!?

Lol I just changed mine at autozone like literally

How has that battery treated you since making this video? I just bought the same one

Thanks for the video? Did you not do any coding after installing it?

Do you have to register the new battery?

Did you program the car/battery? I have seen a few videos in which the new battery has to be programmed for proper charging by the alternator. Thanks.

I have a question what’s the black and yellow wire connecting to the battery for? Mine is hanging there.

Do you need to register a new battery for a 2011 bmw 328i

Hi I will be replacing my battery tomorrow. Unsure if it's the same specs as the one I have but could possibly be also as the one I have is all in chinese. if it's not will I need to have the new battery programmed with my car? I think that makes sense lol

Great video Thank you ! but I have one question, you did not put the gray vent hose back...it looked it was already not attached to anything in your car, was that normal?

Thank you. Helped me out a lot.

Did you have to code the battery ?

If I put a new battery on my e90 do I have to register it I noticed you didn’t. Everyone I have talked to has told me they need to install new battery so around 150 for new battery plus the registration of the battery can I just swap it out and be done with it or is it really critical to register it don’t wanna end up with more problems down the line like electrical problems or something any feedback helps thanks

Did u do the battery register? If so, how? Or do I have to take it to a shop?

Maybe the bracket is for when the car roll over holds the battery in, german safety

I just replaced mine now it won’t start any idea on why?

I am so glad my dad has some sons to help me fix any issues with my car I had to change my head light some Time they work change. In put new light bulbs on both ! I was driving my step brothers truck and one of his tires rubber on the tires rubber went on fly road almost had a accident it was do to retreads. I would never had thought this was happened. Never buy. Retreads. It be should illegal! What do you think. About them ! Take care

Don't you have to recalibrate the battery to the car with a new install??

I got this exact same battery how many ah is it 80 or 90

You forgot to code the car with the new battery, as your battery ages BMW coding changes the charge cycle and the amount of current that is applied. By not coding the car your battery will not last.

Why does BMW always complicate any easy fix?

Did you reset the computer to record the battery voltage?

Another video showed that you have to reset the battery in the ECU so that it doesn't attempt to over charge the battery. Do you know if the battery dying clears ECU mod I have?