ESP BMW 7 SERIES 1995 E38 Drive Away Protection Syst
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EWS
System Components
Key with Transponder
Four keys are initially supplied with each vehicle.
Each  key  contains  a  wireless  electronic  chip
(transponder chip). The function of the transpon-
der is to receive  and transmit data to the EWS II
control  module.  The  transponder  contains  a
wireless  read/write  EEPROM  in  addition  to  a
small  capacitor  and  coil  for  self  power  capabili-
ties.
The functions of the EEPROM are:
•  Store codes for key identification, password and changing codes.
• Receive and respond to coded messages from the EWS II control module.
Power for the transponder is produced through the inductive coil and stored in the capac-
itor.  Each  time  the  key  is  inserted  into  the  ignition  AC  voltage  in  the  antenna  ring  induces
voltage in the inductive coil.
All  keys  either  with  remote  or  without,  includ-
ing wallet and valet keys contain transponders.
8510108
8510107
Key Notes:
Keys  have  temperature  oper-
ating range of -40
0to 800C.
Keys  are  shock  resistant  from
a height of 10 meters.
Inductive coil
Capacitor
Read/Write
EEPROM