BMW General Control Module (GM3) Removal | 2000-2006 X5 (E53)

This video gives detailed instructions on removing the general control module (GM3) from a 2000-2006 X5 SUV. Classic symptoms of a failing GM3 are: key fob remote not working, front window malfunction, and interior lighting failure.

[@jakubluszczak2748]

Hi i have x5 e53 3.0d 2005 its looks like my EGS/TCM need replacing but i can't find it. I did under the bonnet black box but the space is empty there is only engine modul 😭😭😭 so i can't order replacement one. Can you help me please?

[@MRBCA500]

FYI there are two plastic turn clips that have to removed at the very first step. Hard to describe on here what they look like but believe they missed this step.

[@anubiz369]

whay do you change it??what symptoms was?

[@user-te6uk1lx4e]

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[@PedroSilva-oz5sc]

Nice video man. After new battery i cant reset my key, wippers work by themself, right windows dont work, interior light failure....etc.... Is it GM3? What should i do man? Just buy another one? Help please