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What did you do to your jimny today?
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29 Nov 2021 15:56 #240391
by Scimike
Its something I did when I worked for Halfords until the battery reset gizmo failed, then the store I worked for simply stopped fitting BMW batteries
Flash memory is the culprit within the ECU, so simply disconnecting your battery is no a guarantee of a factory reset on some modern vehicles.
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Replied by Scimike on topic Re:What did you do to your jimny today?
Its certainly true on new BMW's, I am just taring the Audi with the same brush as the battery swap is so expensive . Search BMW battery registration.
I would have thought that swapping the battery would clear any stored data regarding the battery in the ECU, but I could be wrong. I think I would be getting one online, perhaps Tayna or go to ECP.Assume that the Audi has Start / Stop tech fitted?
If so you need to tell the ECU its has had a new battery fitted, its no longer a simple case of just swapping the battery for a new one.
Still difficult to get to £510 though, even with an AGM battery and some workshop time.
Ouch !
Its something I did when I worked for Halfords until the battery reset gizmo failed, then the store I worked for simply stopped fitting BMW batteries
Flash memory is the culprit within the ECU, so simply disconnecting your battery is no a guarantee of a factory reset on some modern vehicles.
Long live KISS
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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Scimike.
Yes it has. Battery OK at present, this was just an enquiry at present.
Battery was £370 ish with labour, 1 hour £140. Money for old rope !
Car bought new in 2014. At 13,000 mile service they suggested that new tyres would be a good idea as the "old" ones were down to 4mm tread. I refuted this and made it obvious that it was a con job. 12 months later and the tyres had all grown by 1mm!. When the tyres were worn out I fitted identical but I feel let down as they are all wearing normally.
Roger
Yes it has. Battery OK at present, this was just an enquiry at present.
Battery was £370 ish with labour, 1 hour £140. Money for old rope !
Car bought new in 2014. At 13,000 mile service they suggested that new tyres would be a good idea as the "old" ones were down to 4mm tread. I refuted this and made it obvious that it was a con job. 12 months later and the tyres had all grown by 1mm!. When the tyres were worn out I fitted identical but I feel let down as they are all wearing normally.
Roger
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