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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
Just to some up the whole thread, NEVER let your...

Just to some up the whole thread, NEVER let your battery die with key in the ignition, unless you like making trips to the stealer for new keys.

I received my new keys today (1 day turn around was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
Master key $200, valet key $40, sales tax brought...

Master key $200, valet key $40, sales tax brought the total to about $260, not too bad. I was hoping they would match prices from other stealers that I printed off, but they wouldn't (probably...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
It looks like NONE of the people whose batteries...

It looks like NONE of the people whose batteries died with the key in the ignition were able to use their keys ever again (mine included, apparently), they all had to get new keys.

I made it to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
So Qsilver, are you saying that I just need to...

So Qsilver, are you saying that I just need to get new keys from the stealer and they will work? I will NOT have to have the car towed to them to get the keys synched to the car?

The nearest...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
Yes, a $260 battery that is useless because the...

Yes, a $260 battery that is useless because the key is shot. I just hope it doesn't cost too much from here on out.

Thanks for all the attempts to help me, I will let you all know how this ends...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
Thanks, Qsilver, I am really regretting not...

Thanks, Qsilver, I am really regretting not having a second key now! Hopefully everyone will make sure they have a spare key that works, because this really sucks. Now I am going to have to have the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
I don't have either, but hopefully one of my...

I don't have either, but hopefully one of my local Indy shops will. Hopefully they are open tomorrow and I will update everyone on what they find.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
I agree, anyone??

I agree, anyone??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
I don't know, but I have successfully locked and...

I don't know, but I have successfully locked and unlocked the doors numerous times, but still no start?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
I guess I will hold off on removing the plate...

I guess I will hold off on removing the plate then, if I can't jump the solenoid anyway. I might have to wait till tomorrow (or Tuesday because of Presidents' Day) to see if an Indy can sync the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
I am up and going to try again to get this thing...

I am up and going to try again to get this thing started. I was going to remove the skid plate to have better access to the starter and possibly power up the solenoid, but the nuts on top of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
It sure would be nice if it would start up. By...

It sure would be nice if it would start up. By the way, this car has the auto start feature, if that makes any difference?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
I appreciate your help terminator, but I am going...

I appreciate your help terminator, but I am going to call it a day and try those things you suggested tomorrow. It is getting cold and I have had enough frustration for one day, lol. If you are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
Fuse 47 is good.

Fuse 47 is good.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
I have not been prompted by anything mentioning a...

I have not been prompted by anything mentioning a security code.

I can hear what sounds like the fuel pump when I turn the key on and another sound that appears to be something priming.

Where...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
I am back from parts store and new battery is...

I am back from parts store and new battery is installed...still no start. I jacked up and climbed underneath to tap the starter and did the best I could, but there isn't much room. Still no start....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
I will go get a new battery, hopefully that will...

I will go get a new battery, hopefully that will fix things, if not what exactly do you mean by tap the starter?

I'll be gone for a bit to get the new battery, but I'll check back after, thanks a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
Holding the RPMs did not work either.

Holding the RPMs did not work either.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
The battery is a white BMW battery, so it could...

The battery is a white BMW battery, so it could be the original (13 years old), but I have only had the car for a year and don't know the history at all. We have never had a battery problem, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
With the 4runner attached with jumper cables, I...

With the 4runner attached with jumper cables, I have 12.5 volts, but it still won't crank.

Any other suggestions? New battery? More charging? I don't have access to a bigger vehicle to jump...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
Ok, if I followed the procedure correctly, I have...

Ok, if I followed the procedure correctly, I have 11.3 volts currently.

The x5 is a 4.4, 143000 miles.

I really appreciate the help here guys, this is driving me mad!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
I have tried getting out, locking and unlocking,...

I have tried getting out, locking and unlocking, but no start. I tried to jump it with a 4runner, but it won't even crank all.

I charged it at 2 volts on my charger.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
Stealer said that maybe the battery in the key...

Stealer said that maybe the battery in the key was dead and to try charging the key in the first position while charger was attached to car.

When I turn the key to start, nothing happens, dash...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 40,913
Posted By Gangster_Elmo
2000 X5 won't start? Please help, I need to go to work!

So i have read this thread many times for help, but this is my first time posting.

My wife left the key in the ignition in the on position and killed the battery (and key?). I have recharged the...
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