The problem they face it the X5 must have the module 255, which is a paddle shift steering wheel. Even if you put the module in from the X6 plus the X6 paddle shift steering wheel the X5 does not know what do do with it.

When you replace even a faulity module of any type in a X5 the whole X5 must be reprogramed. That is done via your VIN number code, they enter your vin number and all the programs that your car has are downloaded from BMW to match your X5 and it's options.

Now, with the X5 M V8 coming in Oct it will have option code 255, Paddle Shift, then we might have a chance of buying the steering plus module and getting the code!

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