change time BMW 7 SERIES 1995 E38 Drive Away Protection Syst
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EWS I
EWS  I  was    installed  on  vehicles  beginning  production 1/94,  replacing  the  original  Drive
Away Protection System.
Purpose of the System
The next level of compliancy with the European Insurance Commission required additional
changes from the previous system. An additional component was added called the Starter
Immobilization Relay.  This relay module provides added theft prevention and safety fea-
tures.
At  the  time  of  introduction  the  system  was  referred  to  as Electronic  Drive  Away
Protectionwhich in German is E
lectronische Wegfahrsperreor EWS.
The EWS I system consisted of the following components:
• Starter Immobilization Relay
• Door Lock Cylinders and Switch
• General Module
• Board Computer (if equipped)
• Transmission Range Switch
• DME Engine Speed Signal (Beginning 6/94 Production)
• DWA (E31)
System Components
Starter Immobilization Relay
The Starter Immobilization Relay was installed on E31, E34 and E36 vehicles.
It was in the following location:
E36     -In the relay carrier to the left of the steering column.
E31/E34-In the “A” pillar above the footwell kick panel speaker.
The Starter Immobilization Relay functions as a “Smart Relay”, a relay which receives inputs
from various sources looking at the proper combination of input signals before activating a
component, in this case the starter.
The Starter Immobilization Relay receives input from:
• Ignition Switch •   General Module •   Board Computer
• Trans Range Switch •   DME (>6/94)
And processes output to:
• Starter •   DME8510104 
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EWS II
Starting with 1/95production, all vehicles were equipped with a new EWS system, EWS II.
This  change  was  once  again  brought  about  to  meet  the  next  level  of  compliancy  with  the
European Insurance Commission regulations.
Purpose of The System
Changes  to  the  European  Insurance  Commission  regulations  made  it  necessary  to  intro-
duce a new theft protection system with greater capabilities and a higher level of security.
The EWS II system operates independent of the mechanical key. The mechanical key only
makes  a  request  of  the  vehicle  starting  system.  Verification  of  the  key  electronically  is
required before the starting procedure is initiated.
The system features wireless communication between a programmed EEPROM housed in
the ignition key and the EWS II control module. A key which is properly coded to the EWS
II control module is required before starting operation continues. The EWS II and the DME
control modules are synchronized through an Individual Serial Number (ISN).
The  ISN,  stored  in  the  EWS  II,
must match that of the DME every
time  the  ignition  is  switched  “ON”
before  engine  operation  is
allowed.
EWS II  was  installed  on  E31, E34,
E36, E38 and E39 vehicles.
Major  components  of  the  EWS II
system are:
• Key with Transponder
• Ring Antenna
• Transmitter/Receiver Module
• EWS II Control Module
• DME Control Module
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Replacement Procedures
Keys
Up  to  6  additional  keys  may  be  ordered  as  replacement  keys.  The  EWS  II  control  module
is codeable for only 10 keys (4 delivered with vehicle and 6 replacement). 
EWS II Control Module
Replacement EWS II Control Modules must be ordered VIN specific.  EWS II modules con-
tain  the  VIN  and  coding  from  the  factory  to  recognize  the  key  codes.  Modules  from  other
vehicles will not recognize keys as being valid and not start the engine.
EWS II Control Modules store the Central Coding Key (ZCS) and the VIN. If the EWS II con-
trol module is replaced the system must be ZCS coded (SIB 61 02 96 and TRI 61 01 95).
The  EWS II  module  must  be  synchronized  with  the  DME  (aligned).  There  is  no  limit  to  the
number of times the ISN may be changed in the EWS II module.
DME Control Module 
The  DME  Control  Module  is  not  ordered  VIN  specific  and  must  be  programmed  during
replacement. The ISN from the new DME must
be  transferred  to  the  EWS II  module  using  the
DISplus or MoDic.
Key Activation
Keys that are lost or stolen may be deactivated
or  made  to  not  operate  the  starter  functions.
The  SERVICE FUNCTIONS  of  the  DISplus  or
MoDic  for  EWS II  contains  a  “Bar/Release
Code”  function  that  activates  and  deactivates
keys  of  the  EWS II.    Any  key  may  be  “Barred”
except  the  key  in  the  ignition  at  the  time  of
deactivation. The lost or stolen key can be iden-
tified by the identification of the remaining keys.
There  is  no  limit  to  the  number  of  times  a  key
can be activated/deactivated.
EWS II Update
Beginning MY 1997 E31 and E36 vehicles with manual transmissions were updated to include a clutch
pedal position switch.  The clutch switch signal is provided by a hall-effect sensor providing a high sig-
nal when the clutch is depressed.
Note: A “Barred” key will not start the engine, it
will still unlockthe vehicle. 
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EWS III (3.2) Control Module
Replacement  EWS III (3.2)  Control  Modules  must  be  ordered  VIN  specific.  The  EWS III
modules  contain  the  VIN  and  coding  from  the  factory  to  recognize  the  key  codes.  Use  of
EWS III modules from other vehicles will result in the keys not being recognized.
The  EWS III  (3.2)  control  module  stores  the  ZCS  coding  and  must  be  coded  at  time  of
installation. The module must be aligned with the DME so that it stores the correct ISN.
There is no limit to the number of times the ISN may be changed in the EWS III module.
DME Control Module
DME Control Modules are “off the shelf” parts requiring programming during installation.
The  ISN  of  the  DME  is  not  changeable  and  must  be  transferred  to  the  EWS III  (3.2)  mod-
ule.
Key Activation
Keys  that  are  lost  or  stolen  may  be  deactivated  or  made  to  not  operate  the  starter  func-
tions.  The  SERVICE FUNCTIONS  of  the  DISplus  or  MoDic  for  EWS III  (3.2)  contains  a
“Bar/Release Code” function that activates and deactivates keys of the EWS III (3.2).  Any
key  may  be  “Barred”  except  the  key  in  the  ignition  at  the  time  of  deactivation.  The  lost  or
stolen key can be identified by the identification of the remaining keys.
There is no limit to the number of times a key can be activated/deactivated.
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EWS III (3.3)
EWS III (3.3) is installed in the 1998 E38 from 5/97 production, in the 1998 E39 from 9/97
production,  in  the E46beginning  of  production,  in  the E52and E53 beginning  of  pro-
duction.
Purpose of the System
The  purpose  of  the  EWS III  (3.3)  system  is  to  add  greater  theft  protection  by  providing  a
higher  level  of  sophistication  than  previous  systems.  The  new  “Rolling  Code”  provides  an
additional  theft  deterrent  through  a  changing  of  the  ISN  everytime  the  vehicle  enters  the
start sequence.
Components changed in the EWS III (3.3) system include:
• EWS III (3.3) Control Module.
• DME Control Module.
• Transmission Range Selection Input.
System Components
EWS III (3.3) Control Module
The EWS III (3.3) Control Module uses the same 13 pin connector as EWS III (3.2) but func-
tions  differently.  The  EWS III  (3.3)  module  has  a  “Rolling  Code”  ISN  assigned  to  it  during
manufacture.  The  “Rolling  Code”  is  burned  into
the  module  and  cannot  be  overwritten  by  ZCS
Coding or DME alignment procedures.
The  “Rolling  Code”  is  a  one  way  signal  from  the
EWS III  (3.3)  control  module  to  the  DME  and  is
similar  in  operation  to  the  data  exchange
between  the  EWS control  module  and  the  key
transponder.
The “Rolling Code” will be different each time the
start operation is begun.  The “Codes” are taken
from the “Rolling Code Table” which is assigned
at the factory to the EWS III (3.3) control module
and the DME.
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Workshop Hint:
While  it  is  possible  to  initialize  a  key  to  another
vehicle to check for remote operation, use cau-
tion. All  keys  for  Bothvehicles  must  be  avail-
able.  The  initializing  process,  causes  loss  of
operation of keys previously initialized.
All keys must be initialized at the same time. 
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Replacement Procedures
Keys
Up  to  6  additional  keys  may  be  ordered  as  replacement  keys.  The  EWS  II  control  module
is codeable for only 10 keys (4 delivered with vehicle and 6 replacement). 
EWS III (3.3) Control Module
Replacement  EWS III  (3.3)  Control  Modules  are  ordered  VIN  specific.  The  module  is
received with the same “Rolling Code Table” as the original module. Once ZCS coded, the
DISplus  software  “resets”  the  current  rolling  code  in  the  DME  back  to  “Rolling  Code”  #1,
providing synchronization of both modules.
DME Control Modules
Replacement  DME  Control  Modules  are  “off  the  shelf”  and  must  be  programmed  for  the
specific  vehicle.  After  programming  the  DISplus  software  informs  the  EWS III  (3.3)  control
module that a new DME has been installed. The next time the ignition is switched on, the
EWS III  (3.3)  module  will  send  the  entire  “Rolling  Code  Table”    to  the  DME  and  reset  it  to
“Rolling Code” #1. 
The DME will automatically burn the “Rolling Code Table” into its memory. 
Once the table
has  been  burned  into  the  DME  memory  it  can NOT
be  changed.  For  this  reason  once  a
DME is “Married” to the vehicle it will not work in any other vehicle.
Under certain condition “Alignment” of the DME and EWS III (3.3) modules may still be nec-
essary. The alignment procedure only resets the code table to code #1 it does not change
the “Rolling Code Table”.
Key Activation
Keys  that  are  lost  or  stolen  may  be  deactivated  or  made  to  not  operate  the  starter  func-
tions.  The  SERVICE FUNCTIONS  of  the  DISplus  or  MoDic  for  EWS III  (3.3)  contains  a
“bar/release  code”  function  that  activates  and  deactivates  keys  of  the  EWS III  (3.3).    Any
key  may  be  “Barred”  except  the  key  in  the  ignition  at  the  time  of  deactivation.  The  lost  or
stolen key can be identified by the identification of the remaining keys.
There is no limit to the number of times a key can be activated/deactivated.
Workshop Hint:
While  checking  key  operation,  don’t  forget  to
wait 10 seconds before inserting the next key.
You can not BARthe key in the ignition.Workshop Hint:
A dead key battery does not affect vehicle start-
ing.
Keys  without  replaceable  batteries  are  not
charged  if  the  ignition  is  in  the  KLO  (Off)  posi-
tion. 
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EWS III D
EWS III  D  is  installed  on E36/7  beginning  of  production  99  Model  Year.  The  system
does not have a K-Bus input. 
Purpose of the System
The  purpose  of  the  EWS III  D  system  is  to  provide  the  highest  level  of  drive  away  protec-
tion  available  to  vehicles  without  a  K-Bus.    The  input  side  of  the  control  module  functions
the  same  as  an  EWS  II  (no  bus  inputs)  system  with  the  exception  of  an  integrated  EWS
module  and  transmitter/receiver  module.  The  output  side  functions  similar  to  an  EWS III
(3.3)  system  with  “Rolling  codes”.  The  EWS III D  control  module  is  on  the  D-Bus  for  diag-
nostics.
Individual component inputs and system operation is the same as the mentioned previous
systems. 
Replacement Procedures
Keys
Up to 6 additional keys may be ordered as replacement keys. The EWS III D control mod-
ule is codeable for only 10 keys (4 delivered with vehicle and 6 replacement). 
EWS III D Control Module
Replacement EWS III D Control Modules are ordered VIN specific. The module is received
with the same “Rolling Code Table” as the original module. Once ZCS codes, the DISplus
software “resets” the current rolling code in the DME back to “Rolling Code” #1, providing
synchronization of both modules.
DME Control Modules
Replacement  DME  Control  Modules  are  “off  the  shelf”  and  must  be  programmed  for  the
specific  vehicle.  After  programming  the  DISplus  software  informs  the  EWS III  D  control
module that a new DME has been installed. The next time the ignition is switched on, the
EWS III  D  module  will  send  the  entire  “Rolling  Code  Table”    to  the  DME  and  reset  it  to
“Rolling Code” #1. 
The DME will automatically burn the “Rolling Code Table” into its memory. 
Once the table
has  been  burned  into  the  DME  memory  it  can NOT
be  changed.  For  this  reason  once  a
DME is “Married” to the vehicle it will not work in any other vehicle. 
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Under  certain  condition  “Alignment”  of  the  DME  and  EWS III  D  modules  may  still  be  nec-
essary. The alignment procedure only resets the code table to code #1 it does not change
the “Rolling Code Table”.
Key Activation
Keys  that  are  lost  or  stolen  may  be  deactivated  or  made  to  not  operate  the  starter  func-
tions.  The  SERVICE FUNCTIONS  of  the  DISplus  or  MoDic  for  EWS III  D  contains  a
“bar/release code” function that activates and deactivates keys of the EWS III D.  Any key
may be “Barred” except the key in the ignition at the time of deactivation. The lost or stolen
key can be identified by the identification of the remaining keys.
There is no limit to the number of times a key can be activated/deactivated.
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Pin Assignments
EWS III D
Workshop Hint:
With E46 Style diagnostics, check the following status’ in Diagnosis, Control Unit Functions, EWS:
•  Starter Status:
Park/Neutral, BC Code active, Engine Speed, Double lock status, Starter Enabled
•  Key Status:
Transmits, Changing code, Key I.D., Key number, Key Password, Key disabled
•  DME Wire Status
•  Selector lever/Clutch Status  •  Central Locking Status  • Input Power  •BC Code via K-Bus