Ended up dropping out the tailgate light cover and supplying power to the globe with earth connected to the exaust pipe from a motor cycle battery. That enabled me to unlock the car with the key fob. Then I could get in and open the bonnet. I have roadside assistance on the way to give me some good cranking power to start the car. Of course it had to be in the hottest part of the day in the hottest day in summer here..lol

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2005 X5 4.4i M Sport
2003 X5 4.4i