Both Front Doors won't lock/unlock with Remote

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Originally Posted by shevin

I just bought this BMW X5 2003, and it didn't come with a master key, came with a buton-less key. which I had to manually lock the front doors by hand.

Previous owner said if I order a master key, it will be solved, today I ordered Master key from the dealer and they programmed it, but still both Front doors wont be locked by the remote.. the remote only locks/unlocks the rear doors. ( same with Lock button in the center console next to the emergency flasher)

Some forum search suggest lock actuator problem, but
I find it hard to believe that both lock actuators go bad at the same time .... could it be the previous owner unplugged the lock actuators ?
what do you guys think ?

If you can lock and/or unlock the front doors with the interior master door lock switch, then the door lock actuators are connected.

The General Module relays are know to go bad in these vehicles, not sure if the E53 has a GM5 or other GM module. You are dealing with a 13 year old vehicle and things do not last forever.

You may also have a combination of problems, maybe a bad GM relay for the drivers door and a bad passenger door lock actuator?

See www.bmwgm5.com for more info.