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My key fob won't open the doors on my 03 BMW X5

The fob will only open the boot and i have to use the key ito open/lock the doors.

the automatic loacking will not operate when i set off in the car nor does the button work wihtin the centre console.

Odly the interior light does not work too!

what is the problem and what do i do?

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