Thanks for sharing QSilver7. Unfortunately that procedure did not work for me that's why I took the car to the dealer. After 2 different tech.s tried to initialize my newly ordered key (using the same procedure) they said that it probably needed a new GM (~$500) and then scheduled an appointment to do a $200 diagnostic... which I canceled yesterday.


Can't explain it however steps 3a & 3b seemed to do the trick for me. (I am curious as to why this worked? while to documented procedure did not?)

"3a. hold down the forward unlock (arrow) button, you know the hardest one to get to
3b. Now while holding down on that button, turn the key to off, pull it out of the ignition (are you still holding that button) Good."
(Remote on Key Not Working on X5 [PLEASE HELP] - Page 2 - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums)

Anyhow I do appreciate everyones kind assistance!

Cheers!