ECO mode BMW 5 SERIES 2003 E39 Drive Away Protection Syst
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EWS
EWS II Control Module
The  EWS II  Control  Module  is  linked  to  the  BC,  GM,  DME,  Trans  Range  switch  and  the
starter for drive away protection operation. The module incorporates an integral starter relay
and stores data and codes for communication with the transponder chip.
The function of the EWS II module is to provide improved drive away protection for the vehi-
cle and it incorporates many features of previous systems:
• Lock out of the starter when the code function of the BC is set.
• Disable injection and ignition through the DME.
• Prevent starter engagement with engine running.
• Recognition of Park/Neutral position with automatic transmission.
New features that have been added:
• Disable injection, ignition and starter operation until a correct key is recognized.
• EWS and DME synchronization through the use of the ISN.  
• Release of double lock when a correctly coded key is switched on.
The EWS II control module stores the following data
for the key transponder inter-link:
• Key identification code- up to 10 keys.
• Key password.
• Changing code- up to 10 keys.
Workshop Hint:
On  E31,  E36,  E38  and  E39  models  the
EWS II  control  module  is  located  behind
the glove box in the electrical carrier.
On  E34  models  the  module  is  located  on
the  drivers  side  of  the  vehicle  behind  the
knee bolster.
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Typical component locations
E36 shown 
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Diagnostic Exercise Worksheet #1
Vehicle Model:
Customer Complaint:  Engine will not start, starter does not engage.
Observations/Symptoms/Faults stored:
Test steps/modules recommended by diagnostic program:
Test steps/modules performed:
Results:
Repair Recommendation:
Notes: 
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Diagnostic Exercise Worksheet #2
Vehicle Model:
Customer Complaint:  Engine will not start, starter engages.
Observations/Symptoms/Faults stored:
Test steps/modules recommended by diagnostic program:
Test steps/modules performed:
Results:
Repair Recommendation:
Notes: