Locked out, batter dead

[raguilar]

Guys, can I get someone to PM me how to get into my 2001 X5. I have been on a trip for a couple of weeks and my battery is dead and I can't get into the X5. I would like to pop the hood to charge the battery but I can't get into the front door. I have read that there is a way to do it, but someone has to PM you.

Can someone please let me know how to get into my X5, I have the keys for it. I called BMW and they told me to call a tow truck. They would break the kidney grill and try to pop the hood that way.

Thanks,

Ron

[synct]

This sounds dumb but putting the key into the door lock on the driver's side didn't open it? I am amazed to find that out.

[raguilar]

Yea, I wish it were that easy. No the key does not unlock the door by putting it in and turning the key.

Anyone have any other ideas?

[Turbo_Bimmer]

May be jack the front end of the X, and try to reach the starter positive terminal and attach a charger to it.

[TriX5]

Turbo bimmer is right, by far simples method is to connect a charger or a spare battery to the starter motor. It is silly to break anything on the car as going under and connecting is quite simple.

[enigmae12]

im having same issue, how did you manage to get in? o by the way when the battery dies with the alarm and locks active it will "double lock" disabling the manual as well. i called my bmw tech bud and he said it a security measure. thanks

[ECS Tuning]

Many BMWs there is a fail safe opening on the trunks, with that in mind I would give the key a try on the rear gate. You turn the key and then apply a little extra pressure and it unlocks the trunks lock if the feature is in place in the locking mechanics.

Good luck.

ECS Tuning


::Correction, there is not a rear key on the X5. I pulled lift gate information up that was from a wagon not an X5. Sorry for the confusion.::

[Quicksilver]

Really???

There's a place to insert a key on the rear gate of an X5?

Originally Posted by ECS Tuning

Many BMWs there is a fail safe opening on the trunks, with that in mind I would give the key a try on the rear gate. You turn the key and then apply a little extra pressure and it unlocks the trunks lock if the feature is in place in the locking mechanics.

Good luck.

ECS Tuning

[ECS Tuning]

Correction, there is not. I pulled lift gate information up that was from a wagon not an X5. Sorry for the confusion.

[JWMich]

I had this happen a couple of weeks ago. Turns out my TCU went out and left me with a parasitic draw that took out the battery and left me with no way in. I fooled around with it for way too long, trying to jump it at the starter motor, etc., before I called road service (mine is AAA) and reported a lockout. Out came the truck and the door was open in five minutes. Should have thought of that from the start.