Key won't open or close the X (PROBLEME FIXED!)

boomer89 · #1 09-09-2010, 05:27 AM

I have a 2001 X5 the 4.4i and i have never encountered a probleme with the key until now. I went to open it the other day but I had to press the open button about 4 tims for it to open, than after work i went to open it again but had to press it about 9 times to open. Now the key just does nothing wont open or close.... I thought i could change the battery but then i read it charges in the ignition. If anyone has had this probleme some insight would be much appreciated.

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NardoW12 · #2 09-09-2010, 05:34 AM

Maybe the battery's dead or dying? Sounds like it's either the battery or the radiowave parts...

boomer89 · #3 09-09-2010, 06:27 AM

I thought it could be that since this is probably the original key that came with the car... but last week the BMW emblem on the key fell of I dont know if that has anything to do with it or not?

NardoW12 · #4 09-09-2010, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by boomer89

I thought it could be that since this is probably the original key that came with the car... but last week the BMW emblem on the key fell of I dont know if that has anything to do with it or not?

I never took the key apart so I don't know, but maybe some wires or other electronic parts was loosen when the emblem fell of? The emblem may be the cause, or maybe just a coincident..

rayxi · #5 09-09-2010, 12:40 PM

Do you have a second key to try? If the symptoms are the same with the other key then it might be the Basic Module 3 relays. Are you having any problems unlocking using the cental lock button?

killcrap · #6 09-11-2010, 09:57 AM

tap the key against the floor very hard or some hard surface, and the key should start working again.

boomer89 · #7 09-27-2010, 08:27 AM

ok I have tried to tap it very hard against a hard surface but still no go! now if I press the open button erratically it opens the trunk but does not unlock the car? I have already purchased a new key that is on the way but I would still like to know what is going on with the key.

radaddict · #8 09-27-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by boomer89

ok I have tried to tap it very hard against a hard surface but still no go! now if I press the open button erratically it opens the trunk but does not unlock the car? I have already purchased a new key that is on the way but I would still like to know what is going on with the key.

It is likely just a dead battery. After all it is about 10 years old and rechargeable batteries will only last so long. Anyway, here's a link to a DIY for replacing the key fob battery if you feel adventurous:
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...y-fob-e53.html

I'd wait until you get your new key and are sure that's working before attempting a battery replacement. Good luck!

boomer89 · #9 09-29-2010, 06:16 AM

Just did the reprogram on the remote as it says in the info of the link above .

Put the working key in the ignition. Turn to position 2 for like 1 second then back and remove the key.

Press and hold the "unlock" button then press the "lock" button 3 times, you should hear all the locks cycle through.

Now take the non working key and press and hold the "unlock" button then press the "lock" button 3 times.

Then turn the ignition on and off again to end the programming....

THX a lot Radaddict!

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