2008 X5 reset computer

Asked by Jul 01, 2018 at 07:57 PM about the 2008 BMW 5 Series

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Wife killed her battery on her 2008 X5 while
cleaning it (radio and ac going) I jumpped it now
have a bunch of warning lights ABS, Parking brake.
Not sure how to reset the computer don't need a
big bill from BMW to plug a code reader and hit a
button

6 Answers
2,070

answered 2 months ago

Unhook the negative battery cable from the battery and touch it to the red cable and hold it there for a moment and then plug it back up

Mark helpful
2,070

answered 2 months ago

Touching your red and black cables together without the battery attached will do no harm i assure you... what it will do is discharge the modules faster instead of having to sit and wait up to 45 mins without having a scanner to manually clear codes

Mark helpful
134,865

answered 2 months ago

You may have battery programming issues.

Mark helpful

answered 2 months ago

I disconnected the battery for 10 min put it back in now I can't get it to start. Auto Zone checked the battery its fine. Charged it and won't turn over at all. Checked all the fuse no luck with starting now

Mark helpful
134,865

answered 2 months ago

Did you clean and tighten the battery cable ends?

Mark helpful
2,070

answered 2 months ago

Check your fuseable links

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 2008 X5 reset computer 6 Answers

    Wife killed her battery on her 2008 X5 while cleaning it (radio and ac going) I jumpped it now have a bunch of warning lights ABS, Parking brake. Not sure how to reset the computer don't need a bi...

    2008 BMW 5 Series

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • How to reset computer for 2009 BMW X5 3 Answers

    I want to know how to reset my computer for my BMW 2009 X5

    2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i AWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Bmw 2008 535i 3 Answers

    HEEELLPPPPPP!!! I recently bought a bmw 2008 535i and the first week the gasket was broken (dealer paid to fix) now the left fuel pump is broken (dealer wants to go 50/50) i was told the breaks a...

    2008 BMW 5 Series 535i Sedan RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • BMW X5 Cracked Windshield TWICE !!

    My X5 has Heads-up display, and I wonder if that is why the windshield is vulnerable to small stones on highway driving/cracking??? Anyone else have this problem? Once was a one off, but now it has h...

    2012 BMW 5 Series

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2008 BMW 528i 3 Answers

    I bought a 2008 BMW 528i with 13k miles from an Auction for 5600$. I never knew that I could have it checked out before purchasing. The computer indicates that it needed new brake pads. I had th...

    2008 BMW 5 Series 528i Sedan RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

5 Series

Looking for a Used 5 Series in your area?

CarGurus has 603 nationwide 5 Series listings starting at $4,499.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search BMW 5 Series Questions

BMW 5 Series Experts

  • #1
    Michael Branan
    Reputation
    890
  • #2
    Robert Charlson
    Reputation
    740
  • #3
    Js08016
    Reputation
    470
View All

Related Models For Sale

Used BMW 3 Series
115 Great Deals out of 2,208 listings starting at $1,500
Used BMW 7 Series
10 Great Deals out of 217 listings starting at $5,995
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
47 Great Deals out of 669 listings starting at $3,010
Used BMW X5
36 Great Deals out of 1,012 listings starting at $4,495
Used BMW 6 Series
7 Great Deals out of 111 listings starting at $8,950
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class
133 Great Deals out of 1,877 listings starting at $3,480
Used BMW M5
55 listings starting at $15,999
Used Audi A6
10 Great Deals out of 172 listings starting at $3,890
Used BMW M3
9 Great Deals out of 99 listings starting at $9,995
Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class
11 Great Deals out of 180 listings starting at $5,495
Used Honda Accord
35 Great Deals out of 1,795 listings starting at $1,998
Used Dodge Charger
37 Great Deals out of 877 listings starting at $3,995
Used Audi A4
28 Great Deals out of 712 listings starting at $1,995
Used Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
18 Great Deals out of 127 listings starting at $8,900

Used Cars for Sale

2018 BMW 5 Series For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 165 listings starting at $51,555
2017 BMW 5 Series For Sale
8 listings starting at $44,800
2016 BMW 5 Series For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 25 listings starting at $29,000
2015 BMW 5 Series For Sale
30 listings starting at $29,888
2014 BMW 5 Series For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 89 listings starting at $21,777

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.