Battery replacement options?

[bimmernut2]

Good afternoon guys, I would think that in 2020, with the F15's adding years to it's 'in service' life, some of you/us will need to replace the batteries soon or already have. Can anyone share their experience on what they used for replacements?
Our '15 F15 3.5xi will be turning 5 years old in July, so the batteries are coming toward the end of their lives. I say batteries, as our's has (2). The big one is a 90ah AGM(900cca) & the smaller one is a 50ah (570cca) AGM, so will assume I'll need to replace both. Has anyone done this outside of the dealership?
I'm pretty sure I can get the 90ah AGM at one of the auto stores as it's a H8, but I don't know what group the smaller one is.
Any help out there?
If you did it at dealership, what was their price?

[turboawd]

The only place I've heard your can get the smaller battery is batteries plus. Let me know if you find it elsewhere.

[ponytuning]

Originally Posted by turboawd

The only place I've heard your can get the smaller battery is batteries plus. Let me know if you find it elsewhere.

That was not my experience with batteries plus. I took my 50ah battery and they compared it with every one they had in store and could not find a replacement. The sales people were baffled so I'm still on the original mfg in 2015. This makes me think the 50ah battery is only sold though the BMW network.if someone manages to find a direct replacement please let me know.

The other 90ah battery was easier to find, batteries plus sold me a 92ah duracell agm, perfect fit. Make sure you dont get the 105ah as it won't fit.

[turboawd]

Originally Posted by ponytuning

That was not my experience with batteries plus. I took my 50ah battery and they compared it with every one they had in store and could not find a replacement. The sales people were baffled so I'm still on the original mfg in 2015. This makes me think the 50ah battery is only sold though the BMW network.if someone manages to find a direct replacement please let me know.

The other 90ah battery was easier to find, batteries plus sold me a 92ah duracell agm, perfect fit. Make sure you dont get the 105ah as it won't fit.

Ah ok. I just seen your other thread where you posted.
It seems this is the part number? 61219364597
And from what I see it sells for at least 400 at the dealer?

[ponytuning]

Originally Posted by turboawd

Ah ok. I just seen your other thread where you posted.
It seems this is the part number? 61219364597
And from what I see it sells for at least 400 at the dealer?

Part no for the 50ah in my car is 61217623131, possible superseded by a newer model.
Attached is a pic of mine, but yeah, it's almost $400 from dealer.

[redline9001]

In general,I would say 5 years for a battery is generally correct, but my m3 battery is now 10 years old and still going strong ... if you use a tender they can last a long time...

Don’t assume at 5 years the battery needs to be replaced.

[turboawd]

Originally Posted by ponytuning

Part no for the 50ah in my car is 61217623131 , possible superseded by a newer model.
Attached is a pic of mine, but yeah, it's almost $400 from dealer.

Realoem.com says it supercedes 61217623132. I wonder what is different from 61217623131

[quandary]

I've tried to aftermarket. The ratings are relatively easy to find but the battery box sizes were different which covered the bottom mounts. You could try to rig a strap system for the battery mount if needed but i just went back to BMW.

The larger battery cheaper because there are likely some that would fit in the same area (so there is competition). The smaller one is proprietary and i could not find any; so the price is higher than the other one.

[skoold2003]

I'm resurrecting this thread for people like me who are looking for aftermarket options.

After buying this one (which says it fits) from Autozone and lifting that heavy bitch into my car I found out it's way too big.

https://www.autozone.com/batteries-s...cca/229889_0_0

It turns out that this is the actual one (which says it doesn't fit) that we need.


https://www.autozone.com/batteries-s...cca/319459_0_0

[Eunoterpsia]

I asked but maybe I didn’t hit the submit button.

When you replace the battery, do you have to code the battery to the vehicle. I thought I read on bimmer tech that they have an option to purchase the coding?

[Clifton]

Originally Posted by Eunoterpsia

When you replace the battery, do you have to code the battery to the vehicle.

Each battery needs to be registered to the car at time of replacement. The additional step for coding is only required if the battery specs are changed.

[Eunoterpsia]

Okay. So if I can further my understanding - if you have the cable, software, and know how - you could register the battery to the car yourself?

Just a general question. Coding I assume would be important in regards to 90 v. 92 ah.

[Clifton]

Eunoterpsia - Correct. With ISTA, Foxwell NT530 or other devices, you can register both batteries (large and small) to the vehicle. During the registration process, the scan tool should ask you to confirm the new battery is the same spec as the old. If the new battery has significantly different Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), ampere hours (Ah), or battery types (lead acid or AGM), you must complete coding.

[tlow98]

Originally Posted by skoold2003

I'm resurrecting this thread for people like me who are looking for aftermarket options.

After buying this one (which says it fits) from Autozone and lifting that heavy bitch into my car I found out it's way too big.

https://www.autozone.com/batteries-s...cca/229889_0_0

It turns out that this is the actual one (which says it doesn't fit) that we need.


https://www.autozone.com/batteries-s...cca/319459_0_0

I’m assuming this is the same battery, but much cheaper. https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-Platinum-AGM-Battery-Group-Size-H8-12-Volt-900-CCA/40647529?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13= 2031&adid=2222222227840647529_117755028669_1242014 5346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=5011 07745824&wl4=pla-294505072980&wl5=9031974&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl 10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=40647529&wl13=2031&veh= sem_LIA&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIqeoECr45NRWLQQbl4w8DvSW& gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIqeoECr45NRWLQQbl4w8DvSW&gclid=Cj 0KCQiA1ZGcBhCoARIsAGQ0kkpzNKoZ-9aODEbasjHDaaEHeJAi3-IGCz2CsJunkeeNzWSRq_3_hKcaAlJlEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.d s

I’ve been buying Walmart batteries for friends and family for 20+ years. Never had an issue. So. Damn. Reasonable.

Enjoy!

[Eunoterpsia]

170 isn’t bad what so ever!

[Qsilver7]

Just an FYI...if your X5 came with a 105AH battery...then a direct replacment is the H9/95R battery class size (the one that the poster above said didn't fit). Not sure why it didn't fit for him...unless there was a hold down clamp or other parts in the battery compartment that needed to be moved to accommodate the slightly longer H9/95R battery.

If your X5 came with an AGM 105 AH H9/95R battery and you change to a 90AH, 92AH, or 95 AH battery & change class size to the AGM H8/49 size battery...you will need to CODE these changes first, then register the new battery.

The smaller aux battery is a 50 amp hour H4/LN1/140R class size battery...the aftermarket version can be found in an AC Delco branded battery from RockAuto...or try a local GM dealership's parts department.

[Clifton]

Originally Posted by skoold2003

I'm resurrecting this thread for people like me who are looking for aftermarket options.

It turns out that this is the actual one (which says it doesn't fit) that we need.


https://www.autozone.com/batteries-s...cca/319459_0_0

That is the battery I went with as well last DEC - $229 and self-installed. I'm only 1 year in so it is to be determine how well it holds up in the X5. I've slowly started to question the quality of Duralast Plat compared to previous purchases over the last 10-15 years. I have had several batteries from them that don't seem to be lasting as long as I'd hope. But to be fair, some of those live on battery tenders.

My core reasons for continuing to buy AZ batteries is that they have a no question replacement policy during the first 3 years and they have stores all over the US.

[Clifton]

Qsilver7 I want one of those Foxwell battery testers. Can't bring myself to buy one. LOL!

I will say that my Foxwell NT530 scanner has paid for it's self several times over.

[tlow98]

Originally Posted by Clifton

Qsilver7 I want one of those Foxwell battery testers. Can't bring myself to buy one. LOL!

I will say that my Foxwell NT530 scanner has paid for it's self several times over.

Same, love my NT530. So easy to use and fast. I only get out the laptop when I absolutely have to!

[suitedcboy]

Walmart and Autozone use Clarios (used to be Johnson Controls and is supplier for most, if not all Interstate batteries) for their batteries but AGM from WalMart have 4 year warranty and they are easy to deal with. I got two a month ago and they were made in Germany, likely from Varta since they are owned by Clarios too. BTW, I used an H5 AGM as the auxiliary battery since H4 AGM is hard to find and much more expensive. H5 is wider and I had to move the power unit over about 1/2 inch. The battery bracket in X5 50i has a removeable stop and wider sits fine. The hold-down was over to one side with H4 and with a 1 inch wider H5 it is closer to center and is secured well. Nothing is touching, you'd look at the batteries and think it was the original setup.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by suitedcboy

...BTW, I used an H5 AGM as the auxiliary battery since H4 AGM is hard to find and much more expensive. H5 is wider and I had to move the power unit over about 1/2 inch. The battery bracket in X5 50i has a removeable stop and wider sits fine. The hold-down was over to one side with H4 and with a 1 inch wider H5 it is closer to center and is secured well. Nothing is touching, you'd look at the batteries and think it was the original setup.

...excellent additional info on this topic...thanks for sharing how to install the H5.

[skoold2003]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Just an FYI...if your X5 came with a 105AH battery...then a direct replacment is the H9/95R battery class size (the one that the poster above said didn't fit). Not sure why it didn't fit for him...unless there was a hold down clamp or other parts in the battery compartment that needed to be moved to accommodate the slightly longer H9/95R battery.

If your X5 came with an AGM 105 AH H9/95R battery and you change to a 90AH, 92AH, or 95 AH battery & change class size to the AGM H8/49 size battery...you will need to CODE these changes first, then register the new battery.

The smaller aux battery is a 50 amp hour H4/LN1/140R class size battery...the aftermarket version can be found in an AC Delco branded battery from RockAuto...or try a local GM dealership's parts department.

Oh, sorry to generalize.. I didn't realize that some came with the larger batteries. Yes, the reason the H9 didn't fit in mine was because the last (or so it appeared) clamp bolt only accommodated the H8 width of 14". Maybe there was another hole that was covered or cars with the second battery only have room for the smaller main battery?