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2 RA Removing And Installing (replacing) Battery (from 03_2007) > < 12 RA Performing Battery _power Reset_ (for Programming_coding Control Unit(s))
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Performing battery "power reset" (for
programming/coding control unit(s)) 

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

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Connect and switch on battery charger

Switch ignition on

RA  Performing battery "power reset" (for programming/coding control unit(s))

BMW AG - TIS

22.01.2013  08:54

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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