I'm locked Out...help!!!

rob_job · #1 10-28-2009, 02:15 PM

I need some suggestions. For some reason I'm locked out of my '02 4.4i. The key fob does not work. On the drivers side the key does not open the lock manually - I can move it to the left and right, but it does nothing. I'm stumped...I've contacted my service tech and he doesn't have any ideas either. Does anyone have ideas as to things I could try? If I call a locksmith do you think they could open it with a slim jim or something else or would I be wasting my time/money? Thanks in advance for your help.

Dani · #2 10-28-2009, 02:37 PM

I had the same thing happen to my 06 X5. It turned out to be the lock actuator (sp).
I had a locksmith and the tow truck guy try to get the doors open with a slim jim but they could not and caused many scratches in the process. The car had to be flat bedded to the dealer who had to break the window to gain access. You can search the threads I have started to read my story.
Some model X5's have a hidden key lock in the tail gate area, near where you push the button to get the tailgate open. Mine does not have this but check maybe yours does.
Good Luck hope you get it worked out.

Derick2k · #3 10-28-2009, 02:50 PM

Try holding down the unlock button on the key and see if the windows open.

If not, then get tow truck guy/locksmith to open the car buy using one of those small inflatable bags they use to pry open the top corner of the door, without damaging it - that's what its made for, and open the door with a hook.

Good luck

primetime · #4 10-28-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Derick2k

Try holding down the unlock button on the key and see if the windows open.

If not, then get tow truck guy/locksmith to open the car buy using one of those small inflatable bags they use to pry open the top corner of the door, without damaging it - that's what its made for, and open the door with a hook.

Good luck

Exactly...follow this exactly..You cannot slim jim an X5....Don't resort to breaking the window either..

rob_job · #5 10-29-2009, 12:21 AM

It was a sad ending. Had my tech come and try to unlock it. We used the airbag to open up the door wide enough, we even had an unlock kit with all the tools etc. As much as we tried we couldn't get it unlocked. After a couple of hours it was getting cold and dark so we had to resort to breaking the passenger window. Now I'm going to be finding little bits of glass every time I vaccuum for the next 2 years. Lucky me, I'm now in the market for a passenger window...anyone have one available? Thanks for all the suggestions.

740ilDuke · #6 12-31-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rob_job

It was a sad ending. Had my tech come and try to unlock it. We used the airbag to open up the door wide enough, we even had an unlock kit with all the tools etc. As much as we tried we couldn't get it unlocked. After a couple of hours it was getting cold and dark so we had to resort to breaking the passenger window. Now I'm going to be finding little bits of glass every time I vaccuum for the next 2 years. Lucky me, I'm now in the market for a passenger window...anyone have one available? Thanks for all the suggestions.

Holding the unlock button down (extended hold activates power windows to roll down) didn't work? Alternatively a simple plastic wedge at the top right corner of the door frame will allow enough room for a coat hanger to enter and activate the button in the center console, or open a door latch.

eBay has plenty of X5's being parted out for new glass - sorry it went the way it did

jst2878 · #7 10-28-2009, 02:59 PM

hook up booster cables to the starter that might open the doors

powers1 · #8 10-29-2009, 04:37 AM

Did you find out why you couldnt open it?Did you change any parts?

UCrewX5 · #9 10-29-2009, 09:53 AM

Breaking a window is never necessary unless the central locking system has gone completely kaput - which would be extremely rare and I personally have never heard of that happening. There are tips for dealing with this here - https://xoutpost.com/file-lockout.htm

Redbadger48 · #10 03-24-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by UCrewX5

Breaking a window is never necessary unless the central locking system has gone completely kaput - which would be extremely rare and I personally have never heard of that happening. There is an easy way to get in, which I'll be happy to PM to anyone that needs it.

Have 02 X5 with remote not working and lock cylinder not working(just turns). Any way to get in? Thanks.