Hello, For your X3 you do not need to bother with a battery registration. This is only to tell the vehicle that a new battery is installed for an internal battery log. You can definately DIY on this repair. Just make sure the vent is installed correctyly. I think the only place you can find the correct AGM battery will be the dealer. You can use a non AGM of the same compacity and CCA's but I would recommend OEM parts. The glass cell battery is a better battery but difficult to find.
My '08 X3 has been starting to crank a bit slow for the first start of the day. Vehicle is a CPO and appears to have the original battery. I want to just change it before the cold weather sets in here in Chicago. Replacement appears straight forward, but have read conflicting information about "resetting" the system after a replacement. Any truth to this or is that just dealer talk? Also, I have found locating a good replacement difficult, perhaps due to it being a AGM not lead acid?
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Thanks you. BMW can be so difficult. I had to check to see if battery replacement took a Phd. Glad it’s straight forward. What a relief!
Hello, For your X3 you do not need to bother with a battery registration. This is only to tell the vehicle that a new battery is installed for an internal battery log. You can definately DIY on this repair. Just make sure the vent is installed correctyly. I think the only place you can find the correct AGM battery will be the dealer. You can use a non AGM of the same compacity and CCA's but I would recommend OEM parts. The glass cell battery is a better battery but difficult to find.
Same procedure for a 2012 X3?
I have my airbag Light on after I jump started the car, do you know what could be? Thanks!
My '08 X3 has been starting to crank a bit slow for the first start of the day. Vehicle is a CPO and appears to have the original battery. I want to just change it before the cold weather sets in here in Chicago. Replacement appears straight forward, but have read conflicting information about "resetting" the system after a replacement. Any truth to this or is that just dealer talk? Also, I have found locating a good replacement difficult, perhaps due to it being a AGM not lead acid?
I like how he get straight to it 👏