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Old 03-03-2015, 10:29 AM
PhastPhil PhastPhil is offline
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Originally Posted by edfiero View Post
I like the idea of getting the battery at half the cost at Pep Boys. Question is can they do the necessary 'coding' if they install the Battery or can that only be done at an official BMW Indy shop (Assuing I don't do it myself) ??
YES, that is the key question...I've not worked with any local INDY shops, I would guess they would charge $100? The dealer probably charges $150 min 1 hour..., but all I've read indicates that the coding MUST be done to preserve the correct charging rate and battery capacity.
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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
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