cant communicate with on board computer

[redz]

Hi all,

Im a new x5 owner and having a few problems

I recently went to BMW to have a few options turned on the computer (autolock doors etc)

After waiting an hour the master engineer, i think he was, told me that they couldnt communicate with the car and was probably because i had taken out the stereo and MID controller (under the business cd). Is this correct and if so how have others who have fitted there own stereos solved this?

Another issue, possibly related, is that the stalk controls work intermitantly. I have the correct loom and stalk adaptor and has been fitted professionally but we are all at a loss!!

Hoping somebody can help me with these issues..

thanks

[strummer]

With hindsight it may have been better to keep the mid as it isnt just a stereo,I thought about changing mine because the pixels were missing but in the end decided to repair as I didnt want to lose the mid funtions,hopefully there may be a way round having to refit the mid

[redz]

i could fit the mid in the glove box by extending the wires but was hoping not to have to do this!

[strummer]

you could just remove the new head unit and plug the mid in for the duration of the test