[boeder]

Hello everyone.

Super noob here so I apologize for potentially posting this in the wrong section.

What are the specs for the OEM 2013 BMW 530i (F10) battery?

I've changed it twice at the dealer but the 3rd time it was through a friend while I was traveling and that's the reason I think checking the type now won't do me good: I'm pretty certain he cheated me there and installed some garbage battery – it only lasted less than 2 years.

I just want want the specs for the stock battery for my car so I can take it to a proper place for a change.


AMG 105Ah?

[DementedF10]

530i? Wasn't aware of a 530i f10

[boeder]

Yeah I'm in Saudi Arabia..probably never made for the US market

[StradaRedlands]

RealOEM lists three available with different amperage:
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=61_2369

[boeder]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

RealOEM lists three available with different amperage:
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=61_2369

Thank you kind sir. Going with 105Ah.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by boeder

Thank you kind sir. Going with 105Ah.

Bigger is better!

[boeder]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Bigger is better!

I want to know if software like Carly and Bimmerlink can register non-OEM batteries e.g. Bosch?

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by boeder

I want to know if software like Carly and Bimmerlink can register non-OEM batteries e.g. Bosch?

100%. Brand/model does not matter. The software just wants to know the amperage.

FYI BMW branded batteries are amazing... if they aren't too much more expensive, they are a good investment!

[boeder]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

100%. Brand/model does not matter. The software just wants to know the amperage.

FYI BMW branded batteries are amazing... if they aren't too much more expensive, they are a good investment!

Ah perfect thanks because of one of the Bosch resellers' registration software (Autel) only works with OEM batteries for some reason. Not sure that's true, they probably didn't know how to input the 105 Ah instead of the 90 or 95 Ah.

I would have gone with the OEM but the local dealer here in Saudi sells the OEM AGM 150 Ah battery for $1,100 (part only) which is insane. Installation + Registration is another $500. The Bosch equivalent cost $350 all inclusive!

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by boeder

Ah perfect thanks because of one of the Bosch resellers' registration software (Autel) only works with OEM batteries for some reason. Not sure that's true, they probably didn't know how to input the 105 Ah instead of the 90 or 95 Ah.

I would have gone with the OEM but the local dealer here in Saudi sells the OEM AGM 150 Ah battery for $1,100 (part only) which is insane. Installation + Registration is another $500. The Bosch equivalent cost $350 all inclusive!

Good call! Too bad there's such a mark up.

[kohsin]

Originally Posted by boeder

Ah perfect thanks because of one of the Bosch resellers' registration software (Autel) only works with OEM batteries for some reason. Not sure that's true, they probably didn't know how to input the 105 Ah instead of the 90 or 95 Ah.

I would have gone with the OEM but the local dealer here in Saudi sells the OEM AGM 150 Ah battery for $1,100 (part only) which is insane. Installation + Registration is another $500. The Bosch equivalent cost $350 all inclusive!

Too bad that you don't have O'Reilly auto parts store there. I picked up a exact spec of 105 ah AGM battery last year, cost me $275 after 15% off.

[Qsilver7]

If you are installing the same size battery...all you'll need to do is REGISTER it. If you are changing the type/size of the battery...then you'll need to CODE it first, then register the new battery.

If you are using Bimmercode/Bimmerlink...you may need BOTH apps depending on if you need to code or register.

BimmerCode can CODE for a different type/size of battery. But you need BimmeLink to REGISTER the new battery.

[ctcarbonari]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

If you are installing the same size battery...all you'll need to do is REGISTER it. If you are changing the type/size of the battery...then you'll need to CODE it first, then register the new battery.

If you are using Bimmercode/Bimmerlink...you may need BOTH apps depending on if you need to code or register.

BimmerCode can CODE for a different type/size of battery. But you need BimmeLink to REGISTER the new battery.

^This^ and FWIW, the BMW Batteries sold thru the Dealerships are competitively priced. Not sure if that's true for the OP's area. The 105 Ah Battery from my local dealership is $240.

Also, it can be tough to track down the Ah rating for many batteries sold in the U.S. from auto parts stores. Many of those H9 Class Batteries are rated at 100 Ah or 95 Ah, so a guy needs to do his homework or at least know what he's getting himself into.

My original battery is nearly 9 years old. That's good enough for me to stick with a BMW branded one when I replace it (very soon, btw, lol)

[Blue Angel]

Bigger is definitely better, however, if you don’t live in an area that gets extremely cold the smaller size batteries are probably enough.

I have the 3L diesel in Canada. My car is 2016 and as far as I can tell still has the original 105Ah AGM battery. It fires the glow plugs and cranks the engine no problem at -30C.

[boeder]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

If you are installing the same size battery...all you'll need to do is REGISTER it. If you are changing the type/size of the battery...then you'll need to CODE it first, then register the new battery.

If you are using Bimmercode/Bimmerlink...you may need BOTH apps depending on if you need to code or register.

BimmerCode can CODE for a different type/size of battery. But you need BimmeLink to REGISTER the new battery.

Big thanks for that clear and comprehensive post!

I was just about to follow-up on this..

I'm changing from a 90Ah AGM to 105Ah AGM, so I from what I understand I'll need to code and then register?

BimmerLink for Registration and BimmerCode for coding..but is there an App that does both? Carly?

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by boeder

Big thanks for that clear and comprehensive post!

I was just about to follow-up on this..

I'm changing from a 90Ah AGM to 105Ah AGM, so I from what I understand I'll need to code and then register?

BimmerLink for Registration and BimmerCode for coding..but is there an App that does both? Carly?

Protools should.

https://www.bimmergeeks.net/protool

[boeder]

Ok so I finally did the coding and registration myself using BimmerCode+BimmerLink.

But the charge shows 69%. Is this normal for a new battery?!



The scenario that I faced was that the battery was changed last week (Bosch 90 Ah AGM to Bosch 105 Ah AGM). The guy had told me that he knew how to code/register it but turned out to be a clueless sob and failed using Autel as he didn't know how to change 90 Ah to 105 Ah - He registered it at the old 90 Ah values. I ended up looking for another person to do the job but couldn't find anyone so I did it myself a few days and ~200 Kms later.

[ctcarbonari]

Originally Posted by boeder

Ok so I finally did the coding and registration myself using BimmerCode+BimmerLink.

But the charge shows 69%. Is this normal for a new battery?!

From my experience monitoring the SOC of my 105 Ah Battery, ~80% is the "normal' range. It's my understanding that the target range for the IBS is 80%. 69% would not be uncommon with a lot of stop & go, start/stop driving.

I'd put your battery on a charger until full and then monitor the SOC for a bit.

[boeder]

Originally Posted by ctcarbonari

From my experience monitoring the SOC of my 105 Ah Battery, ~80% is the "normal' range. It's my understanding that the target range for the IBS is 80%. 69% would not be uncommon with a lot of stop & go, start/stop driving.

I'd put your battery on a charger until full and then monitor the SOC for a bit.

Checked it today and the SOC was 94%