widescreen says emerg.deact code wait 9:59 mins??

[sancho]

well i got into my 03 plate x5 with satnav and widescreen anyway i got in this morning and it wouldnt turn over , it tryed then died, so i got my jump starter pack and tryd firin it up to find the immobiliser had kicked in and the nav screen displayed 'Emerg.deact wait 9:59 mins _ _ _ _ but it doesnt count down and i have never used or activated this feature b4
So i waited 10 mins anyway then tried 0000 the hit deactivate only for the alarm to sound off, so i reset alarm and went back into my house and started reading up,I found that to reset an unknown code i had to pull battery lead off and wait 10 mins then connect and then wait a futher 10 minutes and it should start but it doesnt it wont take 0000 and it doesnt count down as i would expect it to from 10 mins it just stays there what can i do ive been on this now for 8 hrs plz any good advise is welcomed as im pulling my hair out as im stuck without it thnx guys.

[ARTRIGA]

this sometimes works: Turn your key in position 1, wait 1 hour w/key in.....then try to start it.

[ARTRIGA]

or if that doesn't work, try 1234 or 9999

[sancho]

i have tried all of the above to no avail can i ask is the countdown sequence supposed to countdown ?how much would the stealer charge to fix this??? thnx

[ARTRIGA]

Originally Posted by sancho

i have tried all of the above to no avail can i ask is the countdown sequence supposed to countdown ?how much would the stealer charge to fix this??? thnx

Yes, but if you try too many times, it will not let you reset it anymore. I know there is a scanner tool you can use to clear the mess....but then again, you already spent some time trying... have you called your local dealer? Sorry I can't help you more. Just please post the outcome for the rest of us! Good luck!

[killcrap]

r u sure your entering 0000 and then pressing the return?

[sancho]

Originally Posted by killcrap

r u sure your entering 0000 and then pressing the return?

yeah defo 0000 then deactivate

[sancho]

well i have given up i rang the dealer who tells me the instrument cluster is a gateway for the code and it needs reprogramming hence why it wont take any code even 0000 thnx for your help chaps ile update you with the results soon as i get vehicle back

[sancho]

ok i have got my x5 back for them to diagnose the fsr unit which i suspected but anyway they replaced it recoded the cluster and everything back to normal.i hope this helps some1 in future.

[ARTRIGA]

Originally Posted by sancho

ok i have got my x5 back for them to diagnose the fsr unit which i suspected but anyway they replaced it recoded the cluster and everything back to normal.i hope this helps some1 in future.

Thanks, so this means....if you're stuck like that, a dealer is the only help , and ...it may be a good idea to set your own 4 digit pin before this happens... oh, and if you're reseting it and it asks for the old pin then it's a catch 22