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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2026, 06:59 PM
Replies: 38
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Posted By Tactician
We had at no time removed or disconnected the...

We had at no time removed or disconnected the battery but it was being charged in the car at the time of this issue occurring, I had (for the past 7 days) noticed the battery was losing power when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2026, 04:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,047
Posted By Tactician
Eureka! you guys rock

I received the MID unit today from Ireland, plugged it in and saw the set up screen for time and date etc.
pressed the code button and entered '0000' as the battery had been replaced.

she...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2026, 05:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,047
Posted By Tactician
Thank you, I will search now. nobody mentioned...

Thank you, I will search now. nobody mentioned that to me - not even BMW mechanics
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2026, 03:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,047
Posted By Tactician
No I haven't as I do not know what that is or how...

No I haven't as I do not know what that is or how to enable it.

Can you enlighten me?

incidentally I should have the MID unit some time tomorrow
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2026, 06:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,047
Posted By Tactician
Thanks again for the information, I have no...

Thanks again for the information, I have no choice but to acquire a MID unit and see if that will work, (ordered from company in Ireland will take one week)

I have the handbook that has the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2026, 06:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,047
Posted By Tactician
That's very useful information, I have the plug...

That's very useful information, I have the plug for that MID socket (mine is white) but didn't have a MID unit because the original NAV unit is same dimensions as my aftermarket one.
there are some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2026, 03:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,047
Posted By Tactician
also have another way to start the car Short...

also have another way to start the car
Short the low tension terminal at the starter motor from the high tension and you can start with the key (but needs 2 people)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2026, 03:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,047
Posted By Tactician
in response to wpoll

Dash configuration is as new but aftermarket head/NAV unit, I bought a factory NAV unit but it has different connectors so cannot use that. Never had a MID unit in my X5.
What is the method to enter...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2026, 05:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,047
Posted By Tactician
Hi - I am also unable to reprogramme the display...

Hi - I am also unable to reprogramme the display by holding the BC button down and my issue is when I attempt to start the car I get CODE---- displaying on the computer strip on the dash.
A...
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