How to reset the Computer code after disconnect / replace the battery

You can charge the battery through the jumper start terminals. They connect directly to the battery terminals. I don't know anything about the code. It might be written in your owners manual.

Thanks for the quick reply, I tried to charge but it wasn't possible. sound the alam for 30 sec and cut off the power in the charger. it doesn't even show the power level of the battery on the charger when it connected to the jumper start but it does in my Nissan. how can I contact BMW on this issue? Cheers Prasanna

hey you have the old x5 or the new one (e53 or e70)

It is 2004 model, 4.8is. I think 53e

hi,same to me but i disconnect battery wait 5 min connect battery back, turn egnition key to position 1 wait 10 min and start engine, all works but have another problem, the computer is not working corectly sound system is off display is confusing,i look in manual is nothing says about this, so i have apoinement next week to BMW center, hopufuly will fix that.

The Dealership just told me I need to bring it in to fix the code .I have the exact same issues after my battery drained when I left the key on for 4 hrs.yesterday..OK.OK..I was at the beach..lol

I JUST did mine.we had to disconnect the neg.battery cable,the battery is under the spare tire in back,let sit for 5 min.then lightly touch neg.cable to the already connected Pos.terminal cable ,you will hear a slight "bump",that's the reset.Reconnect the neg.cable and you will be all set to go.I did NOT lose any pre sets and I SAVED $$$$?.Don t forget,tighten spare screw to be sure it's not gonna move while driving.GOOD LUCK !!

WOW and WHOA, happy I decided to not buy a BMW X5...

i ran my battery dead on my 2002 bmw x5 i took battery out now i have no fuel comimg up threw the fuel rack and im not sure if fuel up actually went out or i got to reset my computer

Similar Issue, I had battery replaced by Auto Zone and they reprogrammed the new battery. Ran fine for three days and totally died last evening on the way home from work. The battery reads 12.7 volts under the hood and in the trunk. I have checked all appropriate fuses, tried to start it with the intelligent battery sensor disconnected and connected but still nothing when I try to start it. Lights are bright and no warnings on the screen. Any suggestions are appreciated. John W

have 1 series bmw 128, chande out battery now want stsrt...

Have 1 series BMW, change out battery not it want start help please.....

John check your voltage regulator , and alternator.

Took my 2003 ford escape in for inspection today..didnt pass emissions because recently about 10 days ago we bought a new battery which auto zone installed...apparently nothing reset thats why it didnt pass emissions. ..the car didnt have a manual..i dont know the code...NEED HELP

JUST did mine.we had to disconnect the neg.battery cable, the battery is under the spare tire in back, let sit for 5 min.then lightly touch neg.cable to the already connected Pos.terminal cable, you will hear a slight "bump", that's the reset. Reconnect the neg.cable and you will be all set to go. I did NOT lose any presets and I SAVED $$

Have to get a good scan tool, maxidas or snap-on is what I used to rest the codes it’s an electronic immobilizer

BMtroubleU?

I left the parking lights on for an hour and found that my x5 e53 4.4 06 started perfectly fine but the sunroof would not work and the front doors would not lock... I tried using the carly scanner to fix it and did not work. Finally tried disconnecting the battery after leaving the trunk open and car unlocked for 30 min to avoid alarm problems. No opening doors or anything for those 30 min, so leaving the trunk open for 30 min is a must. I disconnected the battery for a couple of minutes and turned the key in the ignition to drain existing power. After that, reconnected the battery, tried starting the car with no issues, closed everything up and turned steering wheel fully to one side, waited 1 sec, turned it completely to the opposite side, waited 1 sec, returned to centre. This calibrates steering angle, if 4x4 light is on, drive for a bit and it should turn off. The sunroof works and the front doors lock too. Turns out sometimes the GM5 module gets stuck and needs to reboot. Hope it helps!

I have an 06 bmw x5 4.4 i took battery off to reset computer after doing a valve cover gasket. It was hard to figure out how the solanoid went back on properly to not make the engine mosfire. now it does not acceletate properly. Fml any suggestions?

Not misfire.

I Replace my drivers side door handler and had to unplug airbags on the door, but before I started I disconnected the negative side of the battery. after replacing everything back together I go to start it up and it runs good but the "brake and ABS light is on ???

I Replace my drivers side door handler and had to unplug airbags on the door, but before I started I disconnected the negative side of the battery. after replacing everything back together I go to start it up and it runs good but the "brake and ABS light is on ??? 2002 X 5 v8

I have a X505 battery went flat and now monitor doesn't work bought another Monica monitor for £150 this doesn't work either must be some sort of setting

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=784468 All often BMW's are sensitive to voltage fluctuations. Try this BMW-approved procedure: - disconnect the ground/earth/(-) cable from the battery - disconnect the positive (+) cable from the battery - short the battery cable together for at least 10 minutes - reconnect the positive (+) cable to the battery - reconnect the ground/earth/(-) cable to the battery - reset the clock

Do you leave the large red piece connected to the positive battery terminal on while you touch the negative terminal or do you disconnect it and just touch the wire alone and no that box?