[rookieoftheyr90]

Hey fam,

about to get a new battery installed for a good deal, but the install does not include registration.

Does anyone know where the best place is to register the battery? Located in Norwalk, CT.

Thanks!

[NightStalker]

Originally Posted by rookieoftheyr90

Hey fam,

about to get a new battery installed for a good deal, but the install does not include registration.

Does anyone know where the best place is to register the battery? Located in Norwalk, CT.

Thanks!

Most likely shops will charge you about $150 or so I have heard..

Another alternative is "bmwhat" app on iOS & android. It's $50 app that can code your car as well as register the battery for additional $10 to any specs.

I have it works well.

[JTWCT]

I have this app and the bluetooth obd device. I'm in Norwalk often since I have family there.

[rookieoftheyr90]

thanks for the quick response.

Was thinking about getting the app for the added benefits as well.

What hardware do I need to get this thing going? Just this: http://www.ivini-tech.de/en/adapter/...or-bmw/a-1003/

anywhere I can order this from the US?

[NJ Krish]

I ordered their device from amazon since you know...free 2 day shipping haha. All you need really is a OBD bluetooth tool to connect to the app for the registration. App is about 60 plus 11 for the registration add on.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...eywords=bmwhat

[JTWCT]

Originally Posted by rookieoftheyr90

thanks for the quick response.

Was thinking about getting the app for the added benefits as well.

What hardware do I need to get this thing going? Just this: http://www.ivini-tech.de/en/adapter/...or-bmw/a-1003/

anywhere I can order this from the US?

Do you use an Android or an iPhone? I have both the bluetooth adapter for Android and the WiFi adapter for the iPhone. You're free to test it out sometime this week and I also have the software on my iPhone.

iPhone: http://www.amazon.com/ieGeek%C2%AE-W...s=obd+elm+wifi

Android: http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-...ds=obd+android

[termigni]

Originally Posted by JTWCT

Do you use an Android or an iPhone? I have both the bluetooth adapter for Android and the WiFi adapter for the iPhone. You're free to test it out sometime this week and I also have the software on my iPhone.

iPhone: http://www.amazon.com/ieGeek%C2%AE-W...s=obd+elm+wifi

Android: http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-...ds=obd+android

question..I need a battery registration and looking to do it myself.

I have an Android phone so do i buy this BAFX and buy BMWhat app? I've read I have to pay $10 extra for battery coding. where do i find this addition to the app?

UPDATE:

just found out BMWhat app is now $60 and looks like it has Battery Registration coding included now.

Still trying to find out what adaptor to buy now.

[JTWCT]

Originally Posted by termigni

question..I need a battery registration and looking to do it myself.

I have an Android phone so do i buy this BAFX and buy BMWhat app? I've read I have to pay $10 extra for battery coding. where do i find this addition to the app?

UPDATE:

just found out BMWhat app is now $60 and looks like it has Battery Registration coding included now.

Still trying to find out what adaptor to buy now.

The android adapter I mentioned has worked great for me for a three years now.

[rookieoftheyr90]

Update: Got a new battery to replace the old BMW one. When I took out the BMW battery, I found out that it was not AGM!?....so I replaced it with a normal wet battery (same specs).

I called my local Indy and asked if they had a reg tool out of curiosity...they did, but told me that only AGM batteries need to be registered.

Best $140 i've ever spent on the car (new battery and install)

Thanks for the help everyone...still purchasing the app though for the other benefits.

[termigni]

Originally Posted by rookieoftheyr90

Update: Got a new battery to replace the old BMW one. When I took out the BMW battery, I found out that it was not AGM!?....so I replaced it with a normal wet battery (same specs).

I called my local Indy and asked if they had a reg tool out of curiosity...they did, but told me that only AGM batteries need to be registered.

Best $140 i've ever spent on the car (new battery and install)

Thanks for the help everyone...still purchasing the app though for the other benefits.

Can you post what exact battery you bought, and where?
I thought all batteries have to be registered...

[rookieoftheyr90]

Can't share the exact shop name for the battery, but it is in Norwalk, CT. I got the family friend discount, and might not get it again by sharing that.

Also if you search the forums, there is literally no ONE answer on the subject when it comes to registration.

When I called the Indy, the guy on the phone said without hesitation only AGM needs reg.

Indy info if you want to call: http://www.europeanautocenterrepair.com/

[termigni]

Originally Posted by JTWCT

The android adapter I mentioned has worked great for me for a three years now.

So your adapter connects to the BMWhat app?

[glachhman2]

AGM would need coding to tell the car its has a different change algorithm. However you still need to tell the car you changed the battery for a new one of similar spec. So it can reset the timeline and start charging the new battery fully.

[imflyerthanyou]

Originally Posted by rookieoftheyr90

Hey fam,

about to get a new battery installed for a good deal, but the install does not include registration.

Does anyone know where the best place is to register the battery? Located in Norwalk, CT.

Thanks!

Hey man , I know your in CT but .. I have a friend in Long Island not too far from queens who can register your battery for free if you drive to him maybe even help you install the new battery . Let me know

[JTWCT]

Originally Posted by termigni

So your adapter connects to the BMWhat app?

Yes, I've loaned it to a friend with an android and it has worked for BMWhat app for Android consistently.