Remote Control for rear Entertainment System

[jayo]

Hi,

I picked up my new x5 with the RES a few weeks ago, but the dealer said that they could not find the remote control for it, but he ad ordered a replacement etc - all fine.

He rang me today to say it had come in so I dropped in when I was passing by and picked t up - but I did't bother to test it, it's only a DVD player remote control after all.

When I got home I got a DVD to give it a try, but guess what - it does nt work.

The red light at the top flashes when I press abutton, but nothing happens, I cant navigate through the menu's etc.

I have tried two sets of batteries - no joy.

Does anybody know if the reme control has to be programmed by the dealer, or activated on iDrive etc? (I feel silly asking, but I cant think of anything else)

Thanks,

Jason