Audi RS5 OEM Battery Replacement and VCDS coding
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
- This is a quick for me video on one of the easiest maintenance items an owner can perform at home with the proper tools, swapping in a new battery. We will also look at how to code the new battery using the Ross-Tech VCDS.
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Thanks, Ape! I’m hunting down a gang of faults triggering the Quattrofecta of TMPS CEL Sport Diff and Traction control and crossing my fingers it’s not a ecu short. Decided to first attempt to “throw money at” a new battery once I confirm it’s not 3 years or newer, and then cleaning the throttle bodies and replacing the map sensors and possibly the accessible knock sensors while I’m at it.
replacing my RS5 battery today, this video turned out to be a godsend. Thanks for putting it together!
Good vid. Was pretty helpful, but didn’t match my situation perfectly. The “JBC” manufacture’s code was a helpful hint. Installing an AGM Duralast battery, and the code etched on my battery’s case was 16 digits, not 11. Though I noticed that the video had a bracket covering up the battery case right next to where the last digit of the etched part number was being shown, so I’m not convinced that bracket wasn’t covering up more digits there. But it’s been 3 years since this vid was made, so maybe JBI changed how they format their part numbers/serial numbers. I’m sure that is just used to trace it back to the build info of the battery in case it ever starts a fire in a vehicle, unless there is a battery-industry standard about how serial numbers of car batteries are supposed to be written and I haven’t found any info on that. Thanks for the vid in any case. :)
Ive had an ongoing conversation with Ape for a few months now and I can attest he is a valuable resource for the Audi community; def RS5. I have an Antigravity battery coming! Thanks again APE!
Most welcome sir!
So glad this channel is around. Picked up a Duralast AGM and was able to see the barcode #'s and then the emboss in the plastic of the battery shell. It's a similar numeric string all the way out to the 9th digit. But instead of 2 more numbers, this battery has 5. I'm going to try and stop at 11. Using OBDEleven
How did this turnout using OBDEleven?
@@CalvinNelson the steps worked fine. The code on the new battery wouldn't register, but per other videos a change in "a" value from the current code would. So I did that and everything is fine.
Would be interesting to see coding for lightweight lithium battery.
Perfect timing! Will have that info in the next video which'll be out shortly.
Picked up my 2013 RS5 yesterday. Gonna be using your vids to do some minor maintenance.
Congrats! Be sure to join us over at AudiRevolution. Lots of RS5 owners there and very positive environment. forums.audirevolution.net/c/a5-s5-rs5/13
@@RS5Fanatic i did: username AmaruqRS5
Feels like I'm taking college courses all over again very well said.👍👍
As always, thanks for the great RS5 content!
Thanks Simon!
Nice vid thanks for the info
Awesome video thank you so much Michel!!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Love your content!
Keep it up
Great instructions. How did you keep power to the accessories when you disconnected the battery?
I didn't. Everything seemed to stay the same although I did not check my radio stations as I haven't listened to AM/FM in at least a decade! All the other settings were intact.
You can connect a charger or battery to the jump points under the bonnet. The positive terminals are under the plastic scuttle.panel right up against the windscreen wiper and the negative terminal is near the near side (on your right looking into the engine bay) air inlet pipe. I'll try and post a photo.
Great! Mine just went flat. Can they be recharged?
Yes and no. Chances are, if you drained your normal AGM or lead acid battery, you've damaged it's capacity to hold electricity. My battery tender went out a few months ago and I should have replaced it right away. I didn't, then the virus hit and well, no more daily drives. With an old battery on it's last legs, just took a week of not driving her to kill the battery. The good news is, if you're interested, I'm a dealer for Antigravity lightweight lithium batteries. They'll save you 45 pounds too.
hi, I bought a VARTA 95ah 850a G14 AGM battery for my RS5, but I don't have the BEM code. can you help me?
It should be right on the battery itself!
@@RS5Fanatic hi someone relplaced a varta h15 with Delkor LN5. Similar specs. But no BEM. Advice ? I can code the BEM but without it what do I do ? This was Audi Q7 2013 diesel 3.0 tdi Quattro. - BTW I just changed a digit on the serial number. Is only a change required to tell car it’s a new batt, or is there some information in the BEM which changes batt charging and sensing functions of the car ?
@@defaultHandle1110 If the old battery was dead, it's very much advisable to enter a new BEM code for the new battery. Look to see if there's a serial number on the battery case itself as well as a bar code sticker with a number below it. If the battery is listed as an OEM replacement, those numbers should work as the BEM. If not, you can do one of two things. Use the existing BEM but experiment by changing a number or letter in the SECOND group of the BEM code or find an OEM replacement battery at an auto parts store and take a photo of that battery's BEM sticker.
I'm considering replacing my failed Bosch battery with a Yuasa. What's the manufacturer code for Yuasa battery or can I just change a digit in the serial number as mentioned?
If the Yuasa is the same amp hours and battery type (AGM or normal lead acid), and it's an OEM replacement, it'll likely have a BEM code sticker right on the battery. If it doesn't, you can either change a letter on the right 12 number/letter combo and then "test" it using the VCDS. If it accepts, you're good to go. Not sure where you're located but if you are in the U.S., I'd take a strong look at Antigravity lithium ion batteries. About 40 pounds lighter with built in jump starting. And I can get you a decent discount. sales@redmistracing.com.
If you’re using an OEM Audi replacement battery, do you still need to do the re-coding?
You do. I'd take a hard look at the Antigravity lightweight lithium ion batteries. More expensive yes, but a massive weight loss and built-in jump starting. Contact sales@redmistracing.com and I'll get you a great price on one. See my Antigravity battery video for details.
Which Battery exactly is this? And after having it for a while do you still rec it?
I used an OEM replacement battery in this video. I've since moved on and use an Antigravity Lithium Ion battery with built in re-start ( jump starting). You can order one of those through me, just reach out, sales@redmistracing.com or you can order off the website here: redmistracing.com/ols/products/audi-b885-rs5-antigravity-h6-40ah-lithium-ion-battery
Will the car still start even if you don’t do the coding?
Yes it will. It just won't charge the battery like a new battery, but like an old battery if that makes sense. You can get away with not coding it in for a few weeks or just disconnect the battery monitor which is a two wire plug on the negative battery terminal. Will act like a normal alternator at that point, no coding needed.
What brand rims?
where did you get jcb from?
JCB?
@@RS5Fanatic in your new code yiu put jcb12 before the second code group, where does that part of it come from
Ah, there's a list of codes for each battery maker and JCB was the code for my particular battery.
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Hi do you need to code the new battery if its like for like oem?
Thanks.
If your old battery was worn down, then yes, you'll need to code in the new battery. Otherwise the car thinks it's charging an old, tired battery and it won't be optimized for a new, fresh battery. If you're swapping in something like an Antigravity lightweight battery (I sell those!) and your old battery was fine, probably no need to code in the new battery.
OK that's great thank you for your advice, your videos are top quality thanks again, at the moment I'm having trouble with multiple misfires iv ruled the battery out now and looking down the injector road, iv fitted new apr coil packs and new spark plugs. Any extra advice would be 🙏 cheers.
@@splaig1 Having a Ross-Tech VCDS is critical in my opinion. That'll really help diagnose issues, give you exact codes AND their causes as well as log misfires and give you a total misfire count. Injectors are not out of the realm of possibility (known issue) but I'd like to see a full scan with a VCDS to really point you in any one direction. I can also be reached by email, sales@redmistracing.com.
@RS5Fanatic A bit late. My AGM battery died. Took it out and installed a new battery (not agm). I did not do coding. Now my car does not want to start and windows not working
It keeps rejecting it
If you have the same size battery I do, you can actually use the BEM code from this video, either my old or new BEM code and it should work.