My battery in 2006 x5 went dead, now I can't get in with key . what do I do to open door?

You cant use the key in the driver door to unlock the car? If so you will need a lock smith to try and pull the inside handle twice and hope it is not in dead lock mode.

Hey there Thanks for responding " keys- a -no- good in a- door". WTF. The engineers never figured to remember that when all else fails, your door should open w the very expensive" don't loose your key" keys. Maybe I missing something. The beauty sits in an old barn once used to milk cows.. may have to drag it out ,as gaining access to the back is not possible. Ideas? Any one ? for cow milk

There is a key hole on the driver's door only. In the event of an electrical malfunction, turn the key to the extreme left or right to unlock/lock the door. Update- the key hole is right there on the driver's door handle. You can;t miss it unless someone has changed the handles on the vehcile. See attached diagram. If the door handle's been changed you can go through the rear hatch. 1. Remove the plastic plug from inside the cargo area and pull toward

Thanks for the response, I tried turning the key in both directions, the door does not unlock. I tried both keys for that matter, and it remains locked. Anyone else?

If you can get 12v power to the jump start location in the trunk or the +ve lead on either starter or alternator and -ve ground like frame. Then try your key fob.

Hey GuruTF5V1... Are there any pictures that I could use to find those areas? My driver's side door handle is broken due to my wife and since the car has been sitting for 4 months, the battery died and can't open any of the doors until I get power...

I also have broken door handle and power is zero, how do I get the car unlocked?

I had to break my x5 window