61 20 908 Performing battery "power reset" (for programming/coding control unit(s))
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 550i, 2009 BMW 550i, and 2008 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Observe 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 61 21 1AZ in 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL
- Connect and switch on battery charger
- Switch ignition on