I have an 05 4.8is with a full BRC lpg conversion. not driven much recently due to ill health but friend took it in for service to local Deeside indy BMW specialists - on way home went into limp mode so back to garage.......now gets a bit strange, they say fault shows as "knock" sensor, theres ...

Question - just bought 2005 X5, getting dealer to do some updates - should i need activation code for disc based update (ccc version) from dealer or will I be charged for new code by them, nice to know in advance to try and "negotiate" price for job 

Bought my 1st X% last week - 2005 4.8is - really fancy a reversing camera, seems like lots of eBay options but I've no experience of such cameras so would value opinions about which type is best and straight forward to install (skill level required etc) - I'm no DIYer but have a friend who's ...

Hmmmmm will have to look into that then - it was AA man who reported lights on as he drove up to car, ignition was off at the time, I checked switch to find it on auto........gotta admit I didn't then walk round the front and check for myself - any other known common battery drains with ignition off?

Thanks Strummer - your solution worked first time

Got the same issue with 2005 4.8is I bought on Friday - previous owner wasn't bothered with tv and confirmed its an analog tuner issue.

Hi, First time owner of an X5 - 2005 4.8is - purchased last Friday. Went to use this morning and had flat battery - AA have been out and started me ok - looks like I'd left lights on Auto yesterday to cause drain, however I'm now left with the 4x4 DSC warning light on (not on previously) - anyone ...