Recent went through this process with a highly rated memory saver from Amazon that maybe cost $17. The one featured in this video has increased to $45. Completed the process and after starting the car back up the dash lights wouldn’t come on, wipers came on nonstop and the nav display didn’t come on either. After a panicking and thinking I blew the control unit I looked around and saw that this is cause by a blown OBD fuse. After replacement of the 5A mini fuse the car worked perfectly, minus having to reset everything of course. ‘09 BMW 750il. Hope this helps someone.
Thanks for the video , if the exact same battery is being removed or disconnected and then reconnected do you need to register the battery again to the car or does this only apply for when you install a new battery ? Thanks
Franc & others, how do you open the trunk if you close the trunk after removing the battery? Using the front boost points with boost pack & jumper cables connected to battery will not open trunk. The lights in car do not turn on. Nothing... Closed trunk because of rain, not it will not open.
@Francisco Amaya I have a 2012 740i - If you pause your video at 1:03 that smaller trunk compartment has two items in it. Is that just a storage compartment for whatever you want or is that an OEM part? Thank you for your videos
@Fransisco Amaya Hi, I have a silly question. After hearing all this I was wondering if I can cheat. I got a new Interstate H8 with 900 CCA on Craigslist for $60. I’m not trying to buy the memory saver or scan tool to register the battery so could I take this to Advanced Auto to get it installed or do I have to go to the European shop that charges $150 an hour?
Francisco hola saludos, quiero saber un bmw 2011 750li no quiere prender y dicen que la parte hibrida la bateria esta mal funcionado. como cambio o arreglo esa bateria
tengo una pregunta francisco mi carro le salio este mensaje battery discharging while stopped electrical devices were temporarily switched off. gracias por tu ayuda
It needs programming yes if not your battery will drain quickly in some cases at least or often even cause electrical issues like no Ac or fuel gage won’t work.
I love your videos, am subscribed, and have a question about a major problem I have after I replaced my 2012 F02 Battery. I used a memory saver in the OBDII port connected to another battery. After the battery swap my BMW started right up but I've lost all (and I do mean ALL) electronics. My HVAC, Instrument cluster, Radio, etc. are all out. I can still drive her but it's in the limp mode. Any thoughts what I may have fried? I'm hoping for a fuse or relay but I'm concerned I may have damaged one or more of my major computers/modules. Any help you can provide would be appreciated and followed by a donation. Thanks Cary
Francisco I have a question, I changed the battery on my car (I don’t have a memory saver) I seen & heard from other techs that you can leave the car running while you swap out the battery. That’s what I did but as soon as I disconnected the negative terminal the car shutoff. Does that mean the alternator is no good or is that normal? Thank you
That is not recommended to do it because the alternator doesn't change the battery at 100% by design, you can mess with your electronic modules. The engine shuts down because the battery voltage goes higher that normal and the computer protects the system. Use a memory saver to prevent issues.
Francisco Amaya ok thank you. I changed the battery & it worked fine for 1 day, then it gave the warning increased battery discharge again. Then after a few minutes after it said “Drivetrain malfunction” & the car started to idle rough & then it turned off & wouldn’t start. I let it sit for about 15min then it started up just fine and ran great until today. It did it again, have you ever encountered such a problem? Thank for all your help & knowledge.
You need scan tool do perform that. I will do a new video about it on my new channel I.E. Euros m.ruclips.net/channel/UCIsM5dM2g4fQBO5QzMQpsfg Make sure to subscribe to get notifications everything I upload a new video In this channel, I will be uploading new BMW repair videos and other things related to BMW and other performance vehicles.
I have a 2013 BMW Li and the headlights are stair cased on the ground at night it seems the left light shined more down when driving and the right side shines ahead perfectly but it is giving me trouble seeing to drive at night. Took it to bmw and they took the headlight out to see if it was good and they said it was and maybe the car sits up or down 5cm (can’t quite remember) and maybe that’s why the smart lights are shining downwards.. is there a way I can wedge something under or on top of the light to even it out. I need to fix it because it looks so horrible at night and embarrassing
Ok why not use jumpers to the terminals with the new battery and that way you don't loose POWER nor do you loose memory , then just put the battery in place?
You could lose memory like: Radio set up A/C Transmission adaptation Engine adaptation Navigation memory Mpg memory Etc,.. No all are applicable but they can happen In major case you can loose important engine or transmission memory. If the vehicle is in a good condition, only the radio and navigation system memories will be lost.
Yeah I need to ask you my BMW 2013 the headlights from inside are very dirty do you can do a video how to clean or at least tell me how every place I went try's say I have to buy a new one
To avoid loosing the car memory change the battery while the car is turned on. I tried it on my 2014 730il and it worked like a charm.
Akeel Alhashim Thanks for the tip. Would an Interstate H8 with only 900 CCA work with a 2013 740?
Great job on explaining the processes in a simple, easy to understand process to change the battery with additional steps included to save memory.
Thank you so very much, Francisco❤❤❤ Please keep your great videos coming Sir👍❤️
Thank you so much this was a perfect video for this job took me total 3 minutes to do it after seeing you
ISTA is a must with repairing BMW 😃
Recent went through this process with a highly rated memory saver from Amazon that maybe cost $17. The one featured in this video has increased to $45. Completed the process and after starting the car back up the dash lights wouldn’t come on, wipers came on nonstop and the nav display didn’t come on either. After a panicking and thinking I blew the control unit I looked around and saw that this is cause by a blown OBD fuse. After replacement of the 5A mini fuse the car worked perfectly, minus having to reset everything of course. ‘09 BMW 750il. Hope this helps someone.
what number is that fuse ?
Thanks for the video , if the exact same battery is being removed or disconnected and then reconnected do you need to register the battery again to the car or does this only apply for when you install a new battery ? Thanks
Great videos! Keep posting DIY videos for the bmw f01
Can you do a video on how to register the battery? That seems to be the most popular issue us bmw f01 owners have.
+Olesh K
Sure, I will do it this weekend.
i just tried everything you said in this video even bought the schumacher memory saver and i lost all memory to my car..... Feb 15th 2019. very upset
Tom G 😹 I’m contemplating getting one. Should I? And I was ready to change it too, lol
Franc & others, how do you open the trunk if you close the trunk after removing the battery? Using the front boost points with boost pack & jumper cables connected to battery will not open trunk. The lights in car do not turn on. Nothing... Closed trunk because of rain, not it will not open.
There is a keyhole to the right of the 'open trunk' button. Use the emergency key in the key fob.
Hi
I really like ur video ur doing good job But
Can we replace the battery video without diagnostic tool
Did you have to register this battery?
@Francisco Amaya I have a 2012 740i - If you pause your video at 1:03 that smaller trunk compartment has two items in it. Is that just a storage compartment for whatever you want or is that an OEM part? Thank you for your videos
Yes, it just a compartment for storage. There is no part number.
What tool do you recommend to reset the battery?
I put new battery in bmw 740i 2012 but after 5 days its show me the sign to charge battery. Do u know wht happen
@Fransisco Amaya Hi, I have a silly question. After hearing all this I was wondering if I can cheat. I got a new Interstate H8 with 900 CCA on Craigslist for $60. I’m not trying to buy the memory saver or scan tool to register the battery so could I take this to Advanced Auto to get it installed or do I have to go to the European shop that charges $150 an hour?
What is the plastic piece on top of the positive side called?
Francisco hola saludos, quiero saber un bmw 2011 750li no quiere prender y dicen que la parte hibrida la bateria esta mal funcionado. como cambio o arreglo esa bateria
Solo se puede cambiar. Pero es un poco cara.
tengo una pregunta francisco mi carro le salio este mensaje battery discharging while stopped electrical devices were temporarily switched off. gracias por tu ayuda
Es possible que la bateria esta mala, y va a necesitar cambio.
The battery is bad in my 750i and I was told but I have to take it to the BMW dealership to get it reprogrammed, if this true?
It needs programming yes if not your battery will drain quickly in some cases at least or often even cause electrical issues like no Ac or fuel gage won’t work.
My 2009 750li needed a new battery, i changed it and all the lights and functions like radio work but the car wont start? It give a sharp click noise.
Probably, something got shorted. Is the problem fixed?
I use any cheap battery but for any bmw make sure to use OEM Genuine BMW AGM batteries! My FRM failed because i didnt and it costed me $2,000
boomy818 FRM?
I love your videos, am subscribed, and have a question about a major problem I have after I replaced my 2012 F02 Battery. I used a memory saver in the OBDII port connected to another battery. After the battery swap my BMW started right up but I've lost all (and I do mean ALL) electronics. My HVAC, Instrument cluster, Radio, etc. are all out. I can still drive her but it's in the limp mode. Any thoughts what I may have fried? I'm hoping for a fuse or relay but I'm concerned I may have damaged one or more of my major computers/modules. Any help you can provide would be appreciated and followed by a donation. Thanks Cary
Where are you located
Francisco I have a question, I changed the battery on my car (I don’t have a memory saver) I seen & heard from other techs that you can leave the car running while you swap out the battery. That’s what I did but as soon as I disconnected the negative terminal the car shutoff. Does that mean the alternator is no good or is that normal? Thank you
That is not recommended to do it because the alternator doesn't change the battery at 100% by design, you can mess with your electronic modules.
The engine shuts down because the battery voltage goes higher that normal and the computer protects the system.
Use a memory saver to prevent issues.
Francisco Amaya ok thank you. I changed the battery & it worked fine for 1 day, then it gave the warning increased battery discharge again. Then after a few minutes after it said “Drivetrain malfunction” & the car started to idle rough & then it turned off & wouldn’t start. I let it sit for about 15min then it started up just fine and ran great until today. It did it again, have you ever encountered such a problem? Thank for all your help & knowledge.
Joel Gomez For me Drivetrain Malfunction was the plugs but now I got a transmission code because battery is low.
How do you perform a battery registration?
You need scan tool do perform that.
I will do a new video about it on my new channel I.E. Euros
m.ruclips.net/channel/UCIsM5dM2g4fQBO5QzMQpsfg
Make sure to subscribe to get notifications everything I upload a new video
In this channel, I will be uploading new BMW repair videos and other things related to BMW and other performance vehicles.
Como puedo saber cuando debo cambiar la batería híbrida de un bmw 7 2012?
Le ba a dar el message de increase battery discharge
Francisco Amaya Gracias!!!
How much does that saver tool cost please? Thanks
Like $20 +/!
@@franciscoamayaYT thanks alot
I have a 2013 BMW Li and the headlights are stair cased on the ground at night it seems the left light shined more down when driving and the right side shines ahead perfectly but it is giving me trouble seeing to drive at night. Took it to bmw and they took the headlight out to see if it was good and they said it was and maybe the car sits up or down 5cm (can’t quite remember) and maybe that’s why the smart lights are shining downwards.. is there a way I can wedge something under or on top of the light to even it out. I need to fix it because it looks so horrible at night and embarrassing
The adaptive headlight has a pre-set level that can be adjusted manually.
You need to adjust the level of the headlights manual to fix that problem.
Ok why not use jumpers to the terminals with the new battery and that way you don't loose POWER nor do you loose memory , then just put the battery in place?
Yes, you can do that too. Just be careful.
What will happen if i don’t use memory saver during this process?
You could lose memory like:
Radio set up
A/C
Transmission adaptation
Engine adaptation
Navigation memory
Mpg memory
Etc,..
No all are applicable but they can happen
In major case you can loose important engine or transmission memory.
If the vehicle is in a good condition, only the radio and navigation system memories will be lost.
Is it all the same ?
+abduallah alkhateeb
Yes, for all BMW's F01 F02 2009-2015
I changex the battery but its not starting my car y
Before you replace the battery the car was ok?
After you install the new battery do you register it?
Yes, you have to do it.
Francisco Amaya Thank You
Hi Francisco thank you for your video. Can you help me replace the battery ? I live close to your place.
Yeah I need to ask you my BMW 2013 the headlights from inside are very dirty do you can do a video how to clean or at least tell me how every place I went try's say I have to buy a new one
abduallah alkhateeb $1500
should i change transmission fluid
Does it has more than 100K miles?
Francisco Amaya yes
Yes, replace it.
Do you have the 6 or 8 speed transmmision?
Francisco Amaya I have a 2009 750i
Ok, you have a 6 speed automatic transmission.
Buy the ZF lifeguard 6 transmmision fluid, it is the OEM fluid. You can buy at Amazon store.