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Leave the window in the closed position . Otherwise it will be in the way 

What ever you do don't disconnect the airbag unless you disconnect the battery first otherwise airbag light will come on and you will need to have it reset before mot. I usually let it dangle but you can support it with string 

1 hour ago, Matelot Mike X5 56' said:

Afternoon all. Has anyone ever removed the door panel from front passenger side whilst the door is closed? My door won't open from the outside or inside and i need to have a look inside to see what the issue is. Removing the panel with door open is easy enough but with it closed its going to be a different kettle of fish. Has anyone got any neat tricks or tips to get it off without breaking anything? MOT is fast approaching so ideally i need this issue squared away before the garage will have to get involved.

Thanks,

Mike

I don't know if the 56 plate is the same as my 55. But the panel is held on by 4 screws. 3 at the top one at the lower pocket. If you remove the screws the top will then pull of the door as you do not need to lift up as on other cars. This should allow you to put your arm in and activate the lock. If the linkage has broke. Unusual for both means of opening to break. Is the seat belt jammed in the door that's usually what happens . 

18 minutes ago, chunkyand said:

this may be a silly question but I have a 2005 x5 and the sat nav in the boot says dvd ,so can it play dvd or just the satnav disc ???????

The dvd player is for the sat navigation disc. I have a multi changer directly under neath that which plays the Music cd. The dvd players in the head rests have there own dvd readers hope this helps 

Thanks I have gone through the sequence of button under armrest etc several times. Also removed 3 fuses and left for 30 minutes. Still can't get it to go into pairing mode. Anybody know the sequence to clear Bluetooth memory  please 

Hi does the cable on the door handle carrier have any adjustment as mine has stretched.

If not how do you remove the door handle carrier.

Have all the paneling removed just can't see any adjuster or work out how carrier is removed. 

I can't get my x5 to go into Bluetooth pairing mode. Tried the sequence of holding button down in zero posted then moving key to post 1 hundreds of times but no joy. Any suggestion guys 

When I disconnected my battery the other day my 4x4 light stayed on. Had to drive about a mile before it went off. 

If its an old battery I would replace. I have to charge mine on a regular basis ever since I had the tracker fitted. If you do charge it use the connections under the bonnet not direct on the battery. Glad hour all sorted 

X5 are prone to all sort of error messages at times. Sometimes switching off and back on cures , if you have a flat battery thus will cause lots of problems on an x5. If battery is ok  try disconnecting the negative side of battery for 20 min. If that don't work disconnect the battery totally for 20 min the draw back with this is you will need yto reset everything once you reconnect the battery. 

Yes took bulb out of left side which is working. But still no joy

The parking brake light / front indicator bulb/ side light.

The indicator works but the parking light doesn't. Have checked bulb and connection. Is there a fuse if so where is it located please. Main fuse bos only shows one fuse for lghting

Disc prices vary depending g on what system you have. Suggest you check out the Web site for cost

If you have a witter detachable tow ball you can get keys from . Replacement keys.Co.uk

If you have a witter detachable tow ball you can get keys from . Replacement keys.Co.uk

New disc arrived one to upgrade software other one maps. 5 min all up and running. Thanks for the heads up.

Hi I know it's a long shot anybody got a witter tow bar with a detachable swan neck .00-3977.with key no TR08 that would be willing to get a key cut for me. Many thanks

Great. Thanks for the info. Have ordered.

Hi can some one advice me please. I would like to update my system to read postcode and maybe speed cameras. Is it just a case of changing the disc?. If so where can I get one. Looked on ebay . But to be honest ain't got a clue what I'm looking for. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hi does anyone know if you need infared or bluetooth headphones . My x5 is a 2005 many thanks

May well do use the M54 a lot . Thanks for the welcome

Hi all . Just buying an x5 this week. One cause I fancy one and 2 to tow my caravan. Hopefully I won't buy a pup. Have viewed the x5 forum. And hopefully picked up a few pointers. All the best to uou all