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How do you get into your 2001 BMW 530i with a completely dead battery?

If the battery in your 2001 BMW 530i is completely dead, you can still get into the vehicle by using the key to manually unlock the doors. Here's how you can do it:

Unlock Without the Remote:

1. Insert Key into the Driver's Door Lock: Locate the driver's side door lock and insert the metal key into the keyhole.

2. Rotate Key Counterclockwise: Turn the key counterclockwise until it stops. This should unlock the driver's side door.

Manually Unlock Other Doors (if needed):

If you need to access the other doors, you'll need to manually unlock them from the inside using the interior door handles.

1. Open Driver's Door: Pull the driver's door handle to open the door.

2. Pull Door Lock Lever: Inside the vehicle, locate the interior door lock lever on the driver's side.

3. Pull Lever Up: Lift the door lock lever to unlock the other doors simultaneously.

Now that all the doors are unlocked, you can enter your 2001 BMW 530i without using a functioning battery. However, since your battery is dead, the vehicle will not start. You'll need to jump-start the vehicle or replace the battery to resume normal operation.