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Had the same problem. Dealer changed the tumbler in the key lock. Dealer has to do it because of your key. They have to order the part to. Once you open your door with locksmith dont lock it, leave it open an be careful. Cant remember the exact amount paid, 450-500 for this job at the dealer, lock works pretty good, at times doesnt unlock the other doors, but its under 2 year warranty.
you could try re-setting the key fob/remote by re-programming it, here is how
1,unlock car as normal with the key..not remote
2,get in car and close drivers door make sure all doors closed!
3,switch ignition on then off ( do not turn it over to run)
4.remove key
5,press and hold UNLOCK button ( do not let it go)
6,press LOCK button 3 times within 10 seconds (all 3 presses)
7,release UNLOCK button
you should then ( dependent on model type) either see LED flash slowly for 10 seconds, or the central locking system locks and unlocks rapidly a few times to indicate a successful reprogram of the key, hope this helps
1) Get in and close all doors. 2) Turn on the ingition and turn off quickly. (No more than 5 seconds) to start the process. Next action must take place within 30 seconds. 3) Remove the 1st key. 4) Hold the key up near your left shoulder (this is so it is closer to the remote reciever antenna - someone else suggested this). 5) Hold down the unlock button (which is button 1 on my key) and press the lock button 3 times (center button on my key). Release the unlock button and the doors lock which confirms the operation. 6) Quickly repeat steps 4 & 5 for key #2 etc. If it does not work, try doing the keys in opposite order. Key 2 then key1, vs 1 then 2
fuse 56 and 57 control central locking,the issue is caused by surges typically in the front door lock actuators, normally at a dealer they would replace fuse 56 and 57 with a 20a mini fuse and if still occuring repl the door lock(s) that dont work or typically both front, first replace fuse 56 and 57 with 20a fuses as were too small from factory and than operate ten to 15 times, if it doesnt work at first dont panic,let the car go to sleep which takes about 16 min and than try again this problem has nothing to do with the key fob or the lock unlock button inside,also the fuses are located behind the glove box just rere the access panel and they are found at lower left section
I just go locked out of my X5 BMW 2002 and my key will not unlock the driver's side door! When I press the OPEN button nothing happens... what do I do now?
insert the key into the drivers side or passender side front door, twist the key and pull open on the handle at the same time and the door will open. It might take a few times to get it, but this does work, source BMW AG Munich.
if you have a bmw 325i 2001 model try this solution:
if you have one key , go on to the next step. if you have more than one key, like two or more than follow this procedure.
step one: unlock the doors with your key and get in and close the doors but do not lock them
step two: put your key into the ignition and turn it but not to start the engine, do this less than 5 seconds
step three: take the key out of the ignition and put it near the shifter. press and hold the unlock button while pressing the lock button 3 times. you have 30 seconds to do this. the doors should lock and unlock automatically signalling that it the key has been reprogrammed. if you have more than one key follow those steps for each one except for step one. remmember you have only 30 seconds for each key. that should help you.
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