Thank you, turning the steering a few times did the trick. You're a star 

Hi all, I removed the instrument cluster from my 2001 x5 to see about repairing the ribbon cable. I put it back in without any repairs, but now I have the abs and the amber brake warning lights on. Has anyone any ideas what the problem could be? I have made sure the three cables are seated and ...

I have a 2000 X5, so are you saying it won't fit?
Thanks

I know this is an old post, but have you still got the single slot cd unit, and if so how much please