Thanks rh71 for your feedback.

I have limited time due to my work schedule, so I pushed the button on getting the replacement done by the Stealer. I was probably 4-6 months premature for the replacement, but worried I might get stuck with a dead battery on the way to the airport where the airline would charge me more than the difference to change my ticket than the savings of the DIY. It was a matter of who I wanted to pay - Stealer - Airlines LOL !

However, I did learn about the BMWWHAT.APP iOS app for CODING the ECU, while poking around the 'forums'. I've purchased the WiFi adapter and the APP for my iPad...I'm excited to know I can add/change settings without begging (and paying) the dealer. They also refused to change anything NOT authorized by BMW-USA. What BS.

If anyone has suggestions/comments on the BMWHAT APP I would be interested to learn.

Thanks....

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Phast Phil

328i Convert 2013 Ticket me RED. sometimes my wife lets me drive it LOL Tic'ed every option except Cold Weather PKG (we are in FL).
X5 2009 3.0 XDrive, Premium, Sat, ipod, Silver/Gray

Previous BMW's:
X5 2004 3.0
325e 1987 ("e" stood for exceptionally slow)
R1150 2001