change time BMW 7 SERIES 1994 E38 Drive Away Protection Syst

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EWS
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
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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EWS
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
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
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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EWS
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
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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EWS
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