You know, some vehicles today need to have their 12v staring batteries charge rate controlled by something called a battery control module, because as the battery ages it needs to be charged more aggressively than a new battery, so when you’re changing a battery on a vehicle like this, we have to update the information in the battery control module and that’s usually called battery registration, in that way the battery control module won’t cause the alternator to overcharge or aggressively charge a new battery which would ruin that battery and possibly some components in the vehicle’s electrical system as well, so let’s take a look at how we can register a new battery with our scan tool connected to the vehicle’s OBD2 diagnostic connector. The tested BMW scan tools are Rheingold ISTA, Autel Maxisys, Foxwell NT510 Elite, foxwell nt530.

Part 1. How to use AUTEL MaxiSys Scan Tool to register a new BMW replacement battery with the vehicle’s battery control module. (Car model: BMW 3 series E90 2011)

Choose “Diagnostics”.

Choose “BMW”.

Automatic select…

Enter VIN manually or tap “Read” to acquire VIN.

Confirm vehicle profile ( BMW 3 series E90 2011), tap “Model”.

Service.

The “Body”.

Power supply.

Choose “Battery”.

Register battery change.

Register battery replacement.

Choose “2. Register battery replacement”.

Choose NO.1 “Enter battery replacement: Sam capacity”.

Tap “No”.

Battery change is entered in engine electronics (DME or DDE), please wait!

The battery replacement was successfully entered in the DME / DDE.

Press “Continue”, we can now “End service function”.

Part 2. How to Register BMW F10 New Battery with Rheingold ISTA

This is a mini guide on how to use Rheingold ISTA register battery for BMW F10.

Procedures of BMW F10 Battery Registration by Rheingold ISTA:

Connect your hardware to your BMW vehicle,then open the Rheingold ISTA.

At first,read your vehicle there you go click on activities.

Select service function,select number 03 body go all the way down to voltage supply to select “Battery”

Select “Register battery change”

Then click on ABL register battery replacement

It prompt “Searching for documents”

Then it will show the info to wait

Selection:

Select “Register battery replacement”

Then go next,it prompt below:

In the next test step,the battery exchange is entered!

Procedure the follow state:

Engine off

Terminal 15 on

Important!Entry cannot be canceled!

Original battery type and battery capacity acc. to vehicle order 90Ah…

Click “Enter battery,replacement same capacity”

Then it will ask “Is the newly installed battery an original BMW component”

Here I click “NO”

Please wait…

The battery replacement was successfully registered.
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Part 3. BMW Battery Registration with foxwell nt510 elite (or nt530)

Foxwell NT510 is more than just an OBD2 scan tool. If you buy yourself the diagnostic scanner you can use if in the future you have problems with engine, airbag, transmission, ABS and more.  As we all know NT510 will register a new battery to BMW, but have no idea how to.

Here’s the step-by-step tutorial on registering BMW battery with NT510 BMW scanner.

Background information:

What is BMW Battery Registration?
During BMW battery registration process the following happens.

Battery capacity is set to 80%
Current Odometer reading is stored
Delete stored battery statistics such as:
current,
voltage,
battery charge level.
Stored temperature statistics are deleted
During the battery registration process old battery charging history gets deleted. Now your BMW DME module knows the battery is new and doesn’t require as aggressive chargings as the old battery. This step should be performed every time the battery gets replaced.

If you change the battery rating and type you will need to perform coding as well to let your BMW (IBS / Power Module) know how to handle the new battery.

What model BMW’s need to have their batteries reprogrammed or registered?
2002 and newer 7-Series E65/E66 chassis
2003 and newer 6-Series E54/E63 chassis
2004 and newer 5-Series E60/E61 chassis
2005 and newer X5 E53 chassis with N62 engine
2006 and newer 3-Series E90/E91/E92/E93 chassis
2007 and newer X5 E70 chassis
2008 and newer X6 E71 chassis

What you need:
Foxwell NT510 Multi-system scanner

How-to:
Step 1: Replace BMW Battery

Better stick with an AGM (Advanced Glass Mat) battery instead of switching to lead acid batteries if the stock was AGM battery.

Step 2: Register a new battery

Locate the on board diagnostic (OBD – 2) port under the dashboard near your brake pedal. Plug your BMW Foxwell NT510 scan tool into this port.

Turn the key to option II but don’t not start engine. If you have a Push Start button press it a couple of times. Don’t press the brake pedal when you press the start button. All the dashboard lights should turn on.
Register the new BMW battery with NT510:
1.Plug your Foxwell NT510 BMW scanner into the OBD2 port under the dashboard.
2.Turn ignition on, the key to position II. Do not start your car.
3. Select BMW. Scan for VIN. It will automatically look up the VIN number. Once VIN is found press OK.
4. Scroll down to the Body menu 4.
5. Scroll down to Power Supply (Battery) and press Enter.
6. Select option 2 for Battery registration.

In the next screen, you can perform the following.

Register new battery. Battery replacement is the same as the original.
Change battery capacity to higher or lower.
Change battery type between AGM and lead acid battery.
NOTE:

Do not unplug the scanner during the battery registration process
Do not turn off the ignition during the battery programming.
You don’t need to run option 2 and 3 if your replacement battery has the same specs as the old battery. Just new battery registration is all you need to complete.

BMW/Mini Cooper Foxwell NT510 battery registration and coding success reviews:

BMW E60 M5
You can also perform BMW maintenance functions such as registering a new battery, read and clear adaptations, activate and test all of the modules individually, engage the transmission, among many others.

2008 BMW E93
Register a new battery -OK

2009 BMW 335i (American)
Do battery registration – ok

BMW E90 328i -OK
Code a new battery on 08-2011 M3’s
Can code injectors and new battery on 2008 BMW 135i
Foxwell NT510 find BMW 90 bad cylinder and I replace one:
Registering a battery is super easy. It gives you the option to say that you upgraded the Ah rating as well if you are having trouble finding an OEM spec battery.

Part 4: How to register a BMW battery with Carly App?

Here’s step-by-step instructions on how to register a BMW battery with Carly.
You can also use Carly to code a new battery type (Lead-acid vs AGM) or change the battery capacity.
Carly for BMW
Carly for BMW App
Carly for BMW iPhone
Carly for BMW Android
Procedure
If you have already paired your Carly, skip pairing steps. We assume that the battery has already been replaced, and now we just need to complete the registration procedure.
Plugin Carly for BMW into the OBD2 port under the dashboard (driver’s side). Press the power button on your Carly if it has one. The red LED light will turn on.
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Turn ignition to ON position. Don’t start the car. You can’t register a new battery if the engine is running.

Download Carly for BMW Pro.  The free version of Carly does not allow you to perform battery registration. You can use the free version of Carly for BMW to see how Carly Battery Registration works but you can’t complete the registration. Use the free version to check if battery registration is possible for your BMW model and year.

Besides the Carly for BMW Pro, you will need to purchase the Battery Registration add-on which is another $10. Total cost for the Carly Adapter, Carly Pro and in-app battery registration place this setup in the mid $100-$200 range.

Pair Carly adapter with smartphone
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Turn on Bluetooth on your Android or iPhone.
Search for a new Bluetooth device.
Select Carly Adapter on your screen.
Enter passcode such as 1234 or 0000
Next, launch Carly for the BMW Pro app. On the bottom of the Carly Dashboard, you need to select the BMW model and then hit connect.
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Enter Carly Battery Registration menu
Select Battery from the main menu.
Read through all the warnings and scroll to the bottom. Select Continue to battery registration. If you haven’t purchased the add-on, Unlock battery registration will appear on this page.

Next, you will see two options. The first is to perform battery registration and the second to code a new battery. If your new battery has different specs than the old battery, you need to complete both coding and registration. If your new battery has the same exact specs as the old battery, you will only need to perform battery registration by pressing “Register same battery type”
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Register same battery type (Registration)
When you install a new battery with the same capacity and type as the old one.
Register another battery type (Coding)
Here you can change battery type and capacity. Change from lead acid to AGM. Change capacity between 60, 70 80 90 100 110 etc Ahr.
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Notes:
Do not stop the app or remove the Carly adapter when you are performing battery registration with Carly.
Do not start the car. Ignition should be on. All dash light on. Position II.
Read and clear codes from the CAS module before you perform battery registration with Carly. Clear any stored codes from the CAS module.