What are you using to register batteries?

XutvJet · 07-12-2023, 11:15 PM

Today I bought a new OEM spec battery (AGM 90ah) for 2016 M235 but my damn Foxwell NT301 scanner won't register the thing. After a bunch of research, it turns out the Foxwells can't register batteries in newer 2009+ BMWs. I'm not looking for something computer based but rather something phone/dongle based. I don't need to code anything. Thanks.

YASBBYM3 · 07-13-2023, 12:44 AM

Perhaps your old Foxwell NT301 but my Foxwell NT530 has no issues registering new batteries.

RAK92 · 07-13-2023, 07:05 AM

Bimmerlink should do the trick!

Wires · 07-13-2023, 07:12 AM

I used Bimmerlink (using the ENET cable to the phone). Bit of a catch22 though, Google Pixel doesn't allow you to set a static IP, so I had to snag a Samsung phone from work to do the registration.

im_an_alien · 07-13-2023, 07:37 AM

Used a Foxwell 530 without issue

Billfitz · 07-13-2023, 08:17 AM

Foxwell NT510. I bought it shortly after buying my car, knowing that I'd need a scanner sooner or later, and that I would need one that would do battery registration. It paid for itself the first time I used it to clear codes caused by an ABS sensor glitch.

toxik · 07-13-2023, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wires

I used Bimmerlink (using the ENET cable to the phone). Bit of a catch22 though, Google Pixel doesn't allow you to set a static IP, so I had to snag a Samsung phone from work to do the registration.

lmao damn that’s annoying

SuperLomi · 07-13-2023, 10:19 AM

If you want a similar mechanics tool type item, this OBD dongle from autel is pretty good. More capable than bimmerlink. I haven’t used it for battery, but know it does it. Did use it to read and register fuel injector compensation and worked great.

Autel MaxiAP AP200 OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth Wireless OBDII Auto Diagnostic Tool with Full System Diagnostic, 19 Reset Functions, AutoVIN, Check Engine Light Code Reader for iPhone Android https://a.co/d/gYnyKvj

XutvJet · 07-13-2023, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by YASBBYM3

Perhaps your old Foxwell NT301 but my Foxwell NT530 has no issues registering new batteries.

Thanks. Which year BMW did you register the battery? I do have a NT530 for my Porsche Cayman but only currently has Porsche software on it. BMW software would be another $80 but I want to make sure it actually can work on a later year F series, say 2014+.

XutvJet · 07-13-2023, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by im_an_alien

Used a Foxwell 530 without issue

Thanks. Which year BMW did you register the battery? I do have a NT530 for my Porsche Cayman but only currently has Porsche software on it. BMW software would be another $80 but I want to make sure it actually can work on a later year F series, say 2014+.

YASBBYM3 · 07-13-2023, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by XutvJet

Thanks. Which year BMW did you register the battery? I do have a NT530 for my Porsche Cayman but only currently has Porsche software on it. BMW software would be another $80 but I want to make sure it actually can work on a later year F series, say 2014+.

I used it on several including a 2013 F30 and a 2019 M4

Wires · 07-13-2023, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by toxik

lmao damn that’s annoying

It sure was. Started to gaslight myself since I knew I connected my phone to my car, but it was my old Samsung S9 that I sold for the Pixel.

im_an_alien · 07-13-2023, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by XutvJet

Thanks. Which year BMW did you register the battery? I do have a NT530 for my Porsche Cayman but only currently has Porsche software on it. BMW software would be another $80 but I want to make sure it actually can work on a later year F series, say 2014+.

2016 340i

XutvJet · 07-14-2023, 08:27 PM

Thank you all. I downloaded Bimmerlink, spent the $40 to get the full app, and registered the battery in 15 seconds.

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Wires Brigadier General 1658 Rep 4,891 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I used Bimmerlink (using the ENET cable to the phone). Bit of a catch22 though, Google Pixel doesn't allow you to set a static IP, so I had to snag a Samsung phone from work to do the registration.
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im_an_alien Lieutenant Colonel 1151 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Florida/NH iTrader: (0)	Used a Foxwell 530 without issue
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8270 Rep 16,122 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Foxwell NT510. I bought it shortly after buying my car, knowing that I'd need a scanner sooner or later, and that I would need one that would do battery registration. It paid for itself the first time I used it to clear codes caused by an ABS sensor glitch.
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SuperLomi First Lieutenant 204 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: KY iTrader: (0)	If you want a similar mechanics tool type item, this OBD dongle from autel is pretty good. More capable than bimmerlink. I haven’t used it for battery, but know it does it. Did use it to read and register fuel injector compensation and worked great. Autel MaxiAP AP200 OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth Wireless OBDII Auto Diagnostic Tool with Full System Diagnostic, 19 Reset Functions, AutoVIN, Check Engine Light Code Reader for iPhone Android https://a.co/d/gYnyKvj
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XutvJet Major General 5559 Rep 5,374 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	Thank you all. I downloaded Bimmerlink, spent the $40 to get the full app, and registered the battery in 15 seconds.
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