X5 Problems!

[Pepperman]

Greetings all,

I bought a BMW X5 yesterday and it has a few issues and wondered if anyone could assist:

1. The CD Autochanger just states "no discs" on the screen despite it having a couple in.

2. The car has rear screens in the headrests but these do not power on. Is there a master control somewhere?

I presume these a factory fit as there is a TV button in the rear near the blowers.

3. The remote locking does not work. The guy said new batteries are needed but from what I gather the keyfob is a sealed unit so not

possible to replace the batteries?

Any advice would be greatly received! Despite the above issues still love it!

Thanks

Pepperman

[andy-mcq]

did you buy it private or dealer etc? if dealer etc take it back.

disc changer, stupid as it sounds is it in correctely? or try blowing into it as dust can cause this.

key may need reprogramming, im currently having this problem on my E46.

cant help with TV screens sorry

[ade x5]

Hi the key charges every time it's in the ignition, so no batteries required.

The central locking can be programmed to do different things so you may have to push the lock button twice.

If it still doesn't work the key may need re-programme from BMW!

My cd player plays up now and again all I do is take discs out and put back in seems to work.

This might seem stupid but have you checked in the boot that there is a DVD player next to the cd player? Someone may have removed it and that why you get no signal to rear screens.

[xxXxx]

One of these sorted out my key on the X, can't remember which one tho, and as already mentioned the key charges of the ignition when driving

BMW X5 - Key Remote Programming

Three methods to try:

Method 1:

1. Working from within the vehicle and with the doors shut

2. Turn ignition to position 1 and back to off within 5 seconds.

3. Remove the key from ignition and press and hold the unlock button for 15 seconds during this time press the key lock button 3 times within 5 seconds.

4. Release both buttons.

5. Doors will lock and unlock to show correct programming has occurred.

Method 2:

To do this procedure you need to have one working key and one key that needs to be programmed.

1) Get in and close all doors.

2) Turn on the ignition and turn off quickly. (No more than 5 seconds) to start the process. Next action must take place within 30 seconds.

3) Remove the 1st key.

4) Hold the key up near your left shoulder (this is so it is closer to the remote receiver antenna.

5) Hold down the unlock button and press the lock button 3 times. Release the unlock button and the doors lock which confirms the operation.

6) Quickly repeat steps 4 & 5 for key #2 etc.

If it does not work, try doing the keys in opposite order. Key 2 then key 1, vs 1 then 2.

Method 3:

Alternate if you do not have a working remote

1. Turn key to position 1 five times very quickly 2. Remove key 3. Hold unlock button then press lock button 3 times, release unlock button.

4. If you have another key do the same button pressing within 30 seconds 5. Turn on ignition to finalise.

PLEASE NOTE: This programming procedure programs the remote control part of the key. Any transponder chip for the immobiliser (starting of car) will not be programmed and must be done by a specialist.

[Pepperman]

Thanks for the input. Had to buy a new Cd Changer but its more or less useless. The slightest of bump and it skips.... as for the keys well I'm still retro and using the locks manually.