How To Replace a Car Battery - MINI 2012 EASY With Test!
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
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Hi All, Battery died in the MINI :(
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• OBDII power memory saver goo.gl/Jqow98
• 10mm nut-driver
• 10mm Socket
• Ratchet
• New battery - MT-47 H5 (Autozone)
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Hi All, Battery died in the MINI :(
Tools and parts:
• Solar BA5 battery tester/checker goo.gl/dH6uoR
(or Solar BA7 goo.gl/x84nXy)
• OBDII power memory saver goo.gl/Jqow98
• 10mm nut-driver
• 10mm Socket
• Ratchet
• New battery - MT-47 H5 (Autozone)
This part I understand my question is how do I know which battery to buy to replace it
@@user-wg7nw3mh2eCostco has an interstate marine battery
Hey you saved me! I would have just jerked old battery out and slammed the other in there and would have lost my computer. Thank you so much!!!!!
Nothing is better than a little DIY from H&F garage to start my Sunday morning.🇨🇦
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Heidi and Franny's Garage relaxing, because it beats going to work everyday. Our RCMP tournament is just 2 months away.⛳️🇨🇦
The battery's rating is probably the *cold* cranking amps (CCA), which is lower than the regular cranking amps (CA) which your meter was testing.
Great video. I don't know if it's the right thing to do but I always grease battery terminal. It prevent terminal corrosion, as far as I know it work just fine and doesn't have any side effect on battery.
That is a good point. There are dielectric greases out there that work really well. These terminals were perfect so no need. I read that the corrosion id from the free hydrogen and oxygen from the battery charging. A good vent is critical as well...
Great video. Detailed, informative, helpful.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful :)
@@HeidiandFranny Does this replacement procedure work for the 2016 and later models to save the memory?
A 10/10 for a very informative video, so thanks! 👍🙂
Great video for those that haven't done a battery swap yet. Thank you for the silly parts as well. makes for a more enjoyable less business only video. 6 years of use for a factory battery isn't to shabby. Cool to see you got your braces off. I know you have to be happy about that. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the nice comments and noticing the braces!
Man I remember having them longer than the Dr. expected and what a drag. Having them removed was one of those moments in life I'll never forget. So for me it was an easy notice. ;D
Good Job,next video changing the mini cabin filter.
Cheers Dan
Probably need to do that. I will have to check my records. Heidi
Pretty straightforward job. Glad you remembered to look for acid in the battery compartment. One question: was the old battery the one it left the factory with? or already a replacement?
Factory. Yes original. Exide BMW.
is there a need to register/active the battery?
Well done like always, just one little safety item again "during normal operation of usage the car alternator will recharge the car battery during that process production of hydrogen is created that why the vent is there >> so technically a risk is present of spark to occur to ignite the hydrogen that why the safety gear is a most. Especially eye wear when working on car under or from the top ( sand, loose debris, compress air can unlodge.dirt = airborn partical + corrosive liquid ( brake fluid and all) you don't want a splash of that in your lovely eyes Franny / Heidi. I sorry to sound like a broken record with this I did made the same point on the Porsche battery replacement All the best guy s keep up the good work. SoulDave
Sorry Dave, You are quite right. I am a little thin in the safety department and I'll try to get better. Learned my lesson with brake cleaner. Thanks for the reminder (I probably said that last time too ;) ). Franny
I keep reading that you have to register the new battery? I have a petrol mini one r56 and wanted to do the battery swap myself. Thanks
Textbook lesson! Job done.
Thanks.
Excellent! Thanks!
What about registering the new battery?
Hello Franny, what do you think about the "BIG3" installation to improve the electrical performance in the car? I have done this BIG3 in my cars including a 1964 beettle, and the results were great 12.4 vcc before and 14.1 vcc after measured in the car front; I would like know your comment, regards.
I replaced the battery on my 2012 Mini Cooper S and after replacing it the radio didn’t work, do you know how to reprogram the radio or what the issue is? Thanks
Braces are off? Looks great!
Yup! Yea!!! I hated those things ;) Just retainers for a while, but so glad to have them off! Thanks! Franny
Is that an interstate battery? any reason why you went with that? I usually have had good luck with the Duralast house brand from Autozone.
Ya know, no except that when Heidi was calling around they gave her $10 off and it has a 5-year warranty. It is a little weird shape wise and more expensive at $150 than I thought. The guy at the store was so excited about the 356 so that was fun. Great to hear that the Autozone battery is a good piece. I think the original should have lasted a little longer, but it was pretty easy to swap out.
I have always had bad luck with OEM batteries, i think as the car is shipped to the dealer, poor battery maintenance on the dealership is the culprit. After about 3 years in new cars, I usually keep a close eye on the battery. These newer AGM batteries though might be better.
That never happens with tires that actually come with a new car either.... I don't get it.
What type of battery is used in Mini ? AGM ? my trickle charger wants me to identify Car or AGM ? and i cnat find the type on the battery
Hi, would like to ask, with the OBDII Memory saver with 12V battery, is it this will avoid FRM module fried too ?
What's the question? I am not sure I understand.
@@HeidiandFranny For 2nd generation Mini Coopers, a dead or disconnected battery commonly corrupts the FRM software, rendering the power windows and certain car lights inoperable. When this happens, the FRM must be reprogrammed.
@@rj7008 I was able to change the battery in my 2012 using the battery saver. Im not 100% sure if it will avoid the FRM issue but mine was ok after changing the battery while using it. They say the FRM just doesnt like no power for too long (so days with no battery) and also it doesnt like a surge in power. So negative comes off first and its the last to go on. Theyre all things you can at least do to help prevent the issue. Im about to pull my negative to do an ECU Reset and Im sort of worried about the FRM again.
@@sassyrav Before disconnecting the battery, one person additionally suggested unplugging the FRM connectors OR removing the 4 FRM fuses behind the passenger kick panel. The latter seems easier. And I also agree with your idea of using a memory saver.
@@rj7008 yes I though about that also. Great idea. I've got the the diagram for the fuses so thatd be the safest way.
I read resetting the ECU via the battery won't work on the later model BMW cars (2012 Mini) and clearing the adaptations would be the only option to reset it. Bugger, hope this won't upset the Mini.
What IF you didn't put the car on life support before removing battery? My car is running rough and showing Check Engine and Flat tire warnings. Can I reset this or am I in for a big bill from the dealer? I have a 2010 Mini Cooper.
Removing the battery will not clear the fault codes... Your best bet it to get a code reader and plug into the OBDII port and read all your fault codes. You can find lots of info with a Google search on those codes. At least you'll have some information on what is going on.
Hi Heidi and franny , bit of a vague question is it easy to upgrade the brakes on my 996 c2 from standard as I’ve just done a track day and the brakes were not good please advise
Hi Mike, I think you can upgrade to Brembo brakes. Do you have Wayne Dempsy's 101 Projects for the 911? I know he goes over that conversion for the Boxster. Wayne's books are really helpful and only like $20. Pelican has all the articles on their site as well. I think it is mostly just rotors and calipers. Shouldn't be too crazy to do. F
Where did you get your swivel head stubby socket wrench and is it 1/4 inch drive or 3/8? I like that design better than the little one I have.
That little green one? It is super useful! It came from Harbour Freight. They have a bunch of those sorts of ratchets in several sized. It is a ratchet and nut driver in one. HF is perfect for stuff like that. F
Thanks!
Oh, sorry, you asked about the size... Yup 1/4" I have a 3/8" and 1/2" and they are both really useful.
We have a Harbor Freight in town - I'll check it out. I like the fact that it's swivel and insulated (since it would be useful to use around a battery - LOL). Thanks!
What about "registration" of the battery. Mini swears that the whole charging system is at risk if you don't program the ECU with the new battery. They charged $139 for the service. Highway robbery/extortion if you ask me. Online comments do seem to support the idea of problems down the road.
I haven't heard of that. I'm wondering how the car would know with that ECU memory saver. $139?? I hate being gouged like that. That is more than half the cost of the battery! I suppose if I run into issues later I'll look into it. Thanks for the head's up! F
Our Interstate battery did cost exactly $139! Here is a link: www.mini2.com/forum/second-generation-faults-fixes/265618-register-new-battery-how.html
Oh, I adore your videos. I always go at projects in fits and starts exactly how you did with the Spyder. I will go only so far, until I need to go further. You are so good and your videos have such drama and narrative story telling. I can't wait until we learn what the machinist said. Will you interview him as you show him the head?
If the car has IBS any new battery will need to be registered or the car will overcharge the new battery. You can get tools to do this for about 50 bucks.
Does the new battery have to be registered on the ECU if you change with the exact spec battery manufacturer etc any help appreicated
Good question, but I don't know how the car would ever know what battery is fitted. So far so good...
It has to be registered only if it has on the negative pole IBS (intelligent battery system). In this video the car shown does not have so it is ok to replace it like this.
@@ripperbill84 wow I did not realize that. I know it’s easy to see the IBS but what would determine whether or not an IBS would be used on a particular MINI? I thought all BMW and Minis were equipped with one.
The 2013 Cooper S has one. At least the UK version anyway. Just replacing my battery after 10 years at the weekend.
can you make a video with a classic car, maybe an alfa romeo gt jr where you send it up by filming your accelerating foot? maybe barefoot :) please :)
No need to register the battery? I saw this done by a bmw tech...
No... When we had the battery swapped out in the i8 they actually ordered a "registered" battery. I asked what all the fuss is and it was just so the car can charge the battery better... Really?? Hmmm... Anyway, the Mini was just fine.
From where?
My 2013 Cooper S has a agm start stop battery. If your car has the IBS module on the negative terminal you will need to register the battery change. If you don’t the battery is likely to fail prematurely. I’m just coming up to the first battery change after 10 years, so I don’t mind the cost too much.
As the battery ages the IBS increases the charging current to maximize use of the tired battery. Registering the new battery prevents the IBS thinking it is still dealing with the old one and overcharging the new battery, which can damage a new one.
In our car pop the hood/bonnet,disconnet wiring + - ,take the battery, you're done thy made all this in the mini because they want you to take the car to the dealership
Cha doesn’t mean change, it means charge.
Obi-Wan Kenobi connector, LOL!
Trying to make those videos are bit more entertaining.
Can't get my key fob to start my car when I put it in I get nothing I checked my battery it is full I replaced the battery in my key fob I still get nothing interior lights work stop start light works radio works but it will not recognize my key or start my car what can I do
There is a way to pair your key with the car. I'm not sure if the exact procedure but I think it is in the manual... It involves holding it close to the steering column I think. Does you key open the trunk?
Hi mate! Did you fix it? I'm going to change my battery but im not sure about that. There are so many people complaining about that problems. And did you do it with an external battery to save your car memory?
too many problems with these cars ,its really shame on BMW
Yep. Agreed.
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