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      06-13-2011, 07:09 PM   #17
Tom K.
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Originally Posted by 1NS0MN1A View Post
Dont listen to these guys. You dont have to program or it set it or anything. Just swap out the battery for one ( i paid 100$ for an oem one at a battery store), and continue your everyday life. Thats another bs way for the dealership to make money off you
You might want to research the part of a modern BMW's charging system called the IBS (Intelligent Battery Sensor) unit.

If it doesn't play nice with both battery and alternator, electrical system repair costs may greatly exceed the $500 for a properly installed and registered battery.

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