sat nav bmw e53 x5

[onksy]

hi all hope some one can help me
i've got a x5 e53 but my dvd drive isnt working all i get is the red light flash then remain lit when i try eject or load disc? any one else experience this is it dead or is there a fix ....????also getting a "code" appear on my screen when i press menu button ...?

[Pigzmickey]

Have you inserted a DVD? This drive only wants the GPS CD, not any DVD's...

Press & hold the eject button for 3 mins, then release and re-press it immediately...

Should do the trick!

[ccfj1]

Sounds like the drive has either crashed or you have updated the firmware.

There is a procedure for bypassing the code problem, is in the back of the nav manual.

Here you go

Emergency deactivation

1. Disconnect the battery and wait about 5 minutes before reconnecting it; refer to Owner's Manual for Vehicle

2. Turn the ignition key to position 1.
A ten-minute countdown appears on the screen.
After the ten minutes have elapsed, you can start the engine.

After this all will be as normal.

[onksy]

hi no joy when depressing button for three minutes just remains lit does this mean the drive is dead ??
help!!!!

[Pigzmickey]

Try locking the doors & leave the car for 15 mins, allow it to go to sleep. Then unlock, open boot, press & hold eject for 3 mins then release & immediately re-press. It worked for me, several times in fact!