GS Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, is urging workshops and motorists across Europe to follow proper battery replacement procedures — and has launched its new Yu-Fit+ Battery Configurator and upgraded lookup tools to make the process faster, easier, and more accurate.
Incorrect battery fitting and failure to reset the Battery Management System (BMS) remain widespread issues. These mistakes can cause premature battery failure, expensive repairs, and the complete loss of Start-Stop functionality.
Modern vehicles equipped with Start-Stop systems, regenerative braking and other emissions-reduction technologies rely on the correct micro-cycle battery type. AGM batteries must always be replaced with AGM, and EFB units must only be replaced with EFB equivalents. Installing the wrong technology can lead to immediate system faults and drastically shorten service life.
Equally critical is BMS reprogramming (validation/configuration). Many modern vehicles use a Battery Management System to monitor performance and optimise charging. When a battery is replaced, the BMS must be reset via the OBD port so the vehicle can recognise the new unit and adjust charging parameters accordingly.
Peter Whittaker, General Manager of Automotive and Motorcycle Engineering at GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd, said:
“We still see far too many cases where batteries are replaced without following the correct specification or without resetting the BMS. This often results in system errors, non-functioning Start-Stop and premature battery failure — all completely avoidable by following the proper procedure.”
GS Yuasa notes that these issues aren’t limited to DIY replacements; they frequently occur in workshops too, where time pressures or lack of specialist tools can lead to shortcuts.
Yu-Fit+ Battery Configurator – fast, simple validation
To address this, GS Yuasa has introduced the Yu-Fit+ Battery Configurator — a fast and straightforward tool for validating battery replacements through the OBD port. It ensures quick and accurate BMS reprogramming, helping workshops avoid costly callbacks and freeing up high-end diagnostic equipment for more complex jobs.
The redesigned Yu-Fit+ delivers professional-grade validation in as little as 60 seconds. With expanded vehicle coverage, it now supports models with enhanced security systems such as VW SFD (Security Gateway) and VSA. Its intuitive interface and rapid operation allow workshops to reduce fitting time while ensuring every battery change is validated correctly.
Smarter fitting with GS Yuasa lookup tools
GS Yuasa’s Online Battery Lookup and USB Smart Button give trade users instant access to:
Correct battery recommendations
Estimated fitting times
Battery location diagrams
Validation alerts
Downloadable replacement procedures
These tools help avoid costly mistakes, save valuable workshop time, and ensure the correct battery is selected for every SLI, AGM or EFB application.
Supporting workshops and motorists
With vehicle technology advancing quickly, GS Yuasa strongly advises using the correct replacement battery and following the manufacturer’s recommended BMS reset procedure every time.
Whittaker concluded:
“Replacing a Start-Stop battery is no longer a simple fit-and-forget job. With Yu-Fit+ and our lookup tools, there’s no reason to install the wrong battery or skip validation — the process is now quicker, easier and more precise than ever.”
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