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Originally Posted by paomien

I don't know if I should post this here, but what usually happens is that they bust the key lock, and the owner might have a wallet key or valet key inside the vehicle, so they go through everything and hopefully find that key. The only deterrent then is if you set the "code" function on your OBC, or from your nav screen... that's how I got away from having those ba$tards take my X5 back in Jan of 05 ...

for what I heard that will only hold them back about 15 minutes, if you disconnect the battery the code will reset to 000.

nothing is going to stop a flat bed truck from taking your X:tsk:
the best thing to do is install a gps tracker, and to be honest if they ever take my X and i hope they don`t but if they do i will not want it back..

what if you have BMW assist? They (BMW) says that the car can be positioned within minutes...when you get into an accident..and the airbags deploy they automatically send ambulance, when you don't answer...maybe they should put sensors in the doors, and when they get opened without remote or key and with force the police should be notified immidiately!

Can you give a brief translation?

I am right that thiefs had an access to the factory keys? I am about to take my X5 to the eastern Europe, did some preventative measures, just vondering if it will be enough
Thanks in advance

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Originally Posted by SchagenWagen

I am right that thiefs had an access to the factory keys? I am about to take my X5 to the eastern Europe, did some preventative measures, just vondering if it will be enough
Thanks in advance

Sorry but my english is bad,what do you want that I translate for you?

On X5 World home page it tells you how to programme a key as long as you have a working key. I found instructions on how to do it even if you dont have a working key. I assume you would still have to get the key cut so it would turn in the ignition.

BMW Key Re-Programming Information
Programming your BMW Remote Keys There are two procedures to re-program the remote central locking keys. The first procedure requires you have one working key. If you don’t have any keys that are matched to the car’s computer system, then you will need to use procedure 2.

Procedure 1
1. Get in to the car and close all the doors.
2. Switch the ignition on and turn it back off quickly. (within 5 seconds) to start the process. The next part must take place within 30 seconds.
3. Remove the 1st key.
4. Hold the key in the direction of the remote receiver antenna.
5. Press and hold the unlock button and then press the lock button 3 times, then release the unlock button and the doors will lock which then confirms the operation.
6. Quickly repeat steps 4 and 5 for any further keys you wish to program. If this does not work, then try doing the keys in opposite order. (Key 2 before key 1).
Procedure 2
If the above does not work or if you do not have a working remote please use the following:
1. Place the key in the ignition and turn it to position 1 five times very quickly.
2. Then remove the key from the ignition.
3. Press and hold the unlock button then press the lock button 3 times, then release the unlock button.
4. If you want to do another key do step 3 on that key within 30 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition back on to complete the procedure. Both these procedures are used by BMW dealers to re-program keys, both for themselves and customers – they can charge up to £40 for this short process. Both these methods have been tested several times on a number of models (including the E46 3 Series and E39 5 Series). On every test the procedures worked first time. If you don’t manage to code the key(s) the first time, wait a bit then try again.

Still wondering how they do it? Watch "Gone in 60 seconds". Amazing.

Still wondering how they do it? watch "gone in 60 seconds"

if someone jacked my car, and i found the guy, there wouldnt be anything left but maybe a finger so they could identify the guy...i bristle at the thought of someone jacking an x5...go jack a honda or another ricer.