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diyanich 03-15-2009 12:56 PM
Just got the X back from garage after engine swap.
 
Hi guys,
Finally my X is on the road,but it won't lock/unlock from the key remote.
It was working when I brought it there:dunno:
I googled a bit and found some advises about disconnecting the battery for at least 10 min...What do you think?
Thankx in advance:thumbup:

ctbmw1 03-15-2009 01:05 PM
If key was not in commission for a while, internal battery in key could be dead. I believe battery charges from being in ignition. My spare goes dead from time to time and I use it for a few days and charges back up.
Hope this helps

diyanich 03-15-2009 01:36 PM
I've drove it for a week and it's not willing to start working so far.
is there any lock that blocks this function when the battery is disconnected?

TwinsPoppa 03-15-2009 02:00 PM
I believe the key only needs a few hours to re-charge.

Does eveything else work like when you hit the remote the lights inside come on inside? Then the X is receiving a signal but only lock/unlock doesn't work. Does the central lock button on the console work?

If all those are true then, it might be your general module. Read this thread:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ry-change.html

Good luck! :thumbup:

diyanich 03-15-2009 02:43 PM
When I press the unlock lock trunk lid unlock buttons nothing is going on.
Before I brought it for to the shop it was working.they swapped an engine and now remote doesn't work at all.
so that's why I am asking if disconnecting the battery can trigger some kind of lock,'cause my mechanic disconnected the battery while working on the swap.

TwinsPoppa 03-15-2009 03:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by diyanich
When I press the unlock lock trunk lid unlock buttons nothing is going on.
Before I brought it for to the shop it was working.they swapped an engine and now remote doesn't work at all.
so that's why I am asking if disconnecting the battery can trigger some kind of lock,'cause my mechanic disconnected the battery while working on the swap.
As far as I know, no, it does not trigger a lock similar to what you're talking about. I 've disconnected my battery several times up to an hour and have had no problems.

How long did the swap take? One day? One week?

Your battery in the key could be dead. Heard that once drained fully may not re-charge again.

Do you have a spare? Have you tried it?

diyanich 03-15-2009 03:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

How long did the swap take? One day? One week?

Your battery in the key could be dead. Heard that once drained fully may not re-charge again.

Do you have a spare? Have you tried it?
That is the thing,a swap took about 3 weeks and I don't have any spare,unfortunately....

diyanich 03-15-2009 03:36 PM
Also,I bought the car from the dealer and the dealer got it from auction,so I guess it was stopped for a while...and it was working...anyway..I think I am gonna need to contact the stealership..that's sad

TwinsPoppa 03-15-2009 03:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by diyanich
Also,I bought the car from the dealer and the dealer got it from auction,so I guess it was stopped for a while...and it was working...anyway..I think I am gonna need to contact the stealership..that's sad
Sorry but looks like thats necessary, regardless.

Key = Stealer. General Module = Stealer.

Good luck and let us know how you make out! :thumbup:

ekvals 03-15-2009 03:47 PM
Hi.

Have you tried to reconfigure the key.?

There is a guide on the first page of the forum..

TwinsPoppa 03-15-2009 04:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ekvals
Hi.

Have you tried to reconfigure the key.?

There is a guide on the first page of the forum..
Which one are you talking about? The one that needs a good key to re-program a bad key?

ekvals 03-15-2009 08:04 PM
Stole this from annother thread
"
You could also try to reprogram the remote. Here are the steps:

1. Place key in the ignition and cycle back and forth between position 0 and position 1 five times very quickly
2. Remove the key from the ignition
3. While holding down the unlock button, press the lock button 3 times and then release the unlock button. The doors should lock and unlock to confirm the programming.
4. If you have another key to program then repeat step 3 for the additional remote(s). The doors should lock and unlock to confirm the programming.
5. Turn on ignition to finalize"

Dont think you need to cycle in step 1. Should be enough turning it once to 1, and back. But you could try both...

diyanich 03-15-2009 08:25 PM
I am gonna try that now,will let you know if it worked:thumbup:

diyanich 03-15-2009 09:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ekvals
Stole this from annother thread
"
You could also try to reprogram the remote. Here are the steps:

1. Place key in the ignition and cycle back and forth between position 0 and position 1 five times very quickly
2. Remove the key from the ignition
3. While holding down the unlock button, press the lock button 3 times and then release the unlock button. The doors should lock and unlock to confirm the programming.
4. If you have another key to program then repeat step 3 for the additional remote(s). The doors should lock and unlock to confirm the programming.
5. Turn on ignition to finalize"

Dont think you need to cycle in step 1. Should be enough turning it once to 1, and back. But you could try both...
Thank You so much it worked just flawlessly :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

diyanich 03-15-2009 09:16 PM
Even a seat,A/C and mirrors got adjusted....Thankx a lot Guys

TwinsPoppa 03-15-2009 10:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ekvals
Stole this from annother thread
"
You could also try to reprogram the remote. Here are the steps:

1. Place key in the ignition and cycle back and forth between position 0 and position 1 five times very quickly
2. Remove the key from the ignition
3. While holding down the unlock button, press the lock button 3 times and then release the unlock button. The doors should lock and unlock to confirm the programming.
4. If you have another key to program then repeat step 3 for the additional remote(s). The doors should lock and unlock to confirm the programming.
5. Turn on ignition to finalize"

Dont think you need to cycle in step 1. Should be enough turning it once to 1, and back. But you could try both...
So, that transfers the stored key programming in the X to the key? Didn't know that. Thanks ekvals! If it happens to me, I know exactly what to do. :D

zigzag 03-15-2009 11:34 PM
How much did you pay for engine swap?

ekvals 03-16-2009 04:02 AM
No prob.

Just glad i could help.:)

diyanich 03-17-2009 12:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by zigzag
How much did you pay for engine swap?
5.500 + 13% tax,that included an engine itself with 115.000km,fairly good I guess.


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