61 20 908 Performing Battery "Power Reset" (For Programming/Coding Control Unit(S))
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery
. See 61 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
The following steps must be carried out for a "power reset":
- Switch off and disconnect battery charger
- Switch off ignition
Cars with ignition key : Turn ignition key to 0 position
Cars with identification sensor : Remove identification sensor from slot
Cars with comfort access system : Make sure terminal is in 0 position
- Disconnect battery negative terminal
- Reconnect battery negative terminal (to ensure bus activity)
- Waiting time (5-10 seconds)
- Disconnect battery negative terminal
- Waiting time (1 minute)
- Connect battery negative terminal and tighten.
Tightening torque . See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .
- Connect and switch on battery charger
- Switch ignition on