X5 asking for CODE on navigation. Won't Start
 

So first off, thank goodness I have my wife's car around now.

So today after cleaning up in the house i decided to go outside in the "is it about to rain?" weather and do some MODS.

When I get the car up and running I'll start a new thread lol..

So I was putting my SMG paddle shift M wheel on the car and I decided to disconnect the battery this time since the last time i didnt and i ended up riding around with the airbag light. So tried to 'do it right' this time.

Basically after reconnecting the battery and trying to start the car up - the alarm went off and the Nav screen had the code screen.

When i did the nav retrofit i remember messing around with the code, and i remember what i set it to. Entered it in, not working.

So any suggestions? I see the screen says:

Emerg. Deact.
Wait: 9:59 min

I've had key in position 2 and waited the 10 min (set a timer on my storm). Tried starting the car - alarm.

HELP!!!

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Did you try code 0000 ?

LOL. See the screen? Yup - definitely tried 0000.

OK - I called BMW Assist and they connected me to a service manager even though my warranty is out and i dont have bmw assist. They do offer to help for $119 plus $20 towing fee if i need it. They did transfer me for free to a service manager though.

So the SM told me to put the key in position 2 and wait about an hr. My car is sitting in the driveway with the key in it. Hopefully no one takes it. :(

disconnect the battery for 5 min ,

turn the ignition to position 1 and leave for 10 min, then start .

cj

OK will try that tomorrow. too cold right now. Thanks.

trinidad huh? i know its not cold down there.. must be nice.

yes its Trinidad and Tobago nice ,

I hope you did not input the code more that 3 times , but i think this should work .

cj

umm where were you 3 hrs ago? Yes i did. What now? Do I have to find a way to bring it to dealer?

I think it should still work , the reason it did't work is, you had the switch in position 2.

good luck

cj

OK thanks. I specifically asked the BMW SM that when i called. Position 1 or 2.

I'd go try it again but i don't want to keep the neighbors annoyed with my alarm.