How to do BMW Battery Reset via OTOFIX BT1?

This is a tutorial on how to use the OTOFIX BT1 tester to do a battery reset for BMW.

 

Procedure

Step1. Plug V1 VCI into BMW OBD2 port, connect with BT1. A green check mark will appear in the top right corner on the VCI icon. Connect the clamps to the battery.

 

Step2. Follow the instructions to reset power windows and sunroof:

Press on the OTOFIX BT1 screen,

• Battery Reset >> Accept >> Yes

It’ll auto-identify vehicle info: BMW 2013 X5 30dx(XS F15).

 

• Next >> Electric appliance reset >> Power windows reset

 

This function requires a manual reset.

Front

1. Ignition on.
2. Fully close window and long press close switch for 1s(automatic one-touch position).
3. Release switch.
4. Fully open window and long press open switch for 1s(automatic one-touch position).
5. Release switch.
6. Fully close window and long press close switch for 1s(automatic one-touch position).
7. Release switch.
8. Fully open and close window.

Press “Finish” once done.

 

Rear

1. Close door.
2. Ignition on.
3. Fully close window and long press close switch for 2s.
4. Release switch.

Press “Finish” once done.

 

Sunroof Reset

1. Engine running.
2. Fully vent sunroof and long press tilt up switch for 30s.
3. Release switch.

Press “Finish” once done.

 

OTOFIX BT1 Battery Tester screen will display “Completed” after finished.

 

Furthermore, it can support to do steering angle sensor reset, immobilizer programming, compass calibration, personalization memory reset, and miscellaneous functions here.

 

If you would like an entry-level battery tester, please choose OTOFIX BT1 Lite

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More info about OTOFIX to be updated…