2005 bmx x5 battery drain

So more information is needed as a few things could be happening. Such as does the vehicle have keyless entry and a key fob, Also this vehicle may use what is called a master key which must be present when a new key is added. I am assuming you are trying to reprogram a new key and perhaps you are at the point of programming that requires locking or unlocking through the vehicle master (driver-door) switch. I posted a link to a couple ways to program a new key as more then one option exists for manual programming which is programming without a BMW scan tool. One other thing to check is the actual door that was opened, look closely at the latch and make sure it is not damaged and or a little lever may exist to disable the automatic lock unlock. If you see a little slot with a metal tab, that may need to be switched back to allow the lock to work. You can test this by using the key in the door to attempt to unlock it manually. http://www.programyourkeys.com/BMW_X5_Key_Remote_Control_Fob_Programming.html

All BNW's have remote key openers built into key, so what doesn't work, the manual lock, or the remote key, or both. When you say you don't have keyless entry, on a BMW the remote is the key.
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handles may be in good condition but the lever on the latch itself may have came loose. your mostlikley looking at dismantelling the apolsery with the door closed to rectify it.

Try the starter terminals.

I have had this issue before when all parts seem to work. lay down in back seat and put a blanket over door panel where the latch holds the door shut and kick with your legs to force door loose. you still have to have someone hold the door handle in the open position. let me know if that helps

Hey i have a 2001 BMW X5 i disconeted the batterie cable and put it back and everything work fine except my key alarm can anybody help??

I have exactly the same problem with a 2002 X5. The passenger door handle has no resistance on it from either inside or outside and as such I cannot open the door. I am now wondering how to get the trim off to see what is bust inside. Anyone got any ideas??

My car has been sitting since May and i would start my BMW every once and awhile but the last time I started it was around July 11th and a week later my battery was died and now today I went to unlock my BMW x5 car door and it wont unlock. Do I need to charge my battery?

you need to reprogram your remotcontrol by doing this
1, turne the ignation on and trun it off
2, prassed and hold the unlock botten and prasse 3 time the open botton
3, relesed all botten then the door well open and closed normal

Lock all the doors from the inside (with all the doors closed), unlock your driver's door by manually lifting the lock, then press it back down after you are out - this will prevent the alarm from sounding when you use the key to unlock the door.