remote control BMW M5 2003 E39 Central Body Electronics ZKE Manual
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Luggage Comparment Remote Unlock: The luggage com-
parment  can  be  opened  from  inside  the  vehicle  with  the
remote release button. This feature is also functions when the
doors are locked from the central button. 
The  GM  will  disregard  the  remote  release  button  input  when
the  luggage  comparment  is  mechanically  locked  with  the
Master Key (valet setting). 
The  GM  will  also  disregard  the  release  input  if  the  vehicle
speed is > 4 MPH.
The  E53  remote  release  button  is  located  in  the  center  con-
sole. This input will release the rear liftgate following the same
criteria stated above.
Crash Signalling
The Multiple Restraint System (MRS) control module provides a switched signal to the GM
in the event of an accident. This signal was previously provided by the crash sensor locat-
ed in the left front kick panel (< 9/96 MY). 
The signal is an output function of the MRS control module and becomes active when MRS
determines  a  crash  has  occurred.  The  GM  unlocks  the  vehicle,  switches  on  the  interior
lights and flashes the exterior lights when this signal is active.
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Door Contact Hall Sensor: Also included in the drivers door actuator is a third hall effect  
sensor. This sensor signals the door open/closed status to the GM. This sensor replaces 
the door jamb mechanical switch of previous systems. The rotary latch plate position acti- 
vates the door contact hall sensor.
• When  the  door  latch  is  closed,  current  flow
through the sensor is <5 mA (0).
• When  the  door  is  open,  current  flow  through
the sensor is >12 mA (1). 
The  passenger  side  front  door  and  both  rear
door lock actuators only include this hall effect
sensor  (hall  sensor  3).  Hall  sensors  1  &  2  are
not required. 
Trunk  Lid  Close  (E38  SCA)/Tailgate  and  Window  Latching  System  (E39/E53): The
tailgate/trunk lid is opened by any of the three input signals: FZV, remote button and unlock
switch pad (push - trunk lock cylinder E38).  
These inputs request the rear latch
actuator  control  circuit  to  be
switched  to  ground  (exception:
presence  of  road  speed  signal,
key on with FZV request.)
The  rear  latch  actuator  unlatches
the  mechanism  and  signals  the
GM  of  the  open  latch  status.  The
SCA  motor    rotates  the  striker
180
O.  Feed-back  signalling  stops
the motor. E38 - When closing the
trunk lid the trunk latch micro-
switch signals the GM to activate
the SCA motor to pull the lid
down.
Rear window unlatching is requested by the rear window switch ground signal. This signal
initiates activation of the rear window actuator relay control circuit which activates the rear
window  actuator.  The  actuator  unlatches  the  mechanism  opening  the  window.  The  latch
simultaneously  provides  an  open  window  signal  for  the  rear  window  wiper  motor  module
as well as an interior light on request (via the wiper module). 
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Remote (Keyless) Entry FZV
Purpose of the System
The Remote Entry System offers the following:
• Locking/unlocking of doors, luggage compartment (tailgate), fuel filler lid.
• Selective unlocking of driver’s door (same as with key in the lock cylinder).
• Arming/disarming of DWA alarm system.
• Remote unlocking of the trunk (tailgate) only.
• Comfort opening of windows and sunroof.
• Interior lighting activation (search mode).
• Panic mode alarm activation.
• Changing code signals - coded signals from transmitter change with every operation.
• Automatic correction for up to 1000 erroneous activation signals.
• Transmitter initialization procedure - including up to four key operation and Key Memory.
• Replacement batteries.
• Low transmitter battery in vehicles equipped with Check Control. 
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The  Remote  Entry  System  incorporated  minor  changes  since  the  original  introduction
which includes:
• The control electronics are incorporated into the GM III.
• The antenna is incorporated into the rear window lower heater grid. 
• The  remote  key  receiver  is  installed  in  the  left  “C”  pillar.  The  receiver  produces  a  digital
signal based on the transmitter command and sends it to the GM for processing. The GM
then  carries  out  all  remote  entry  operations  either  directly  or  through  the  door  modules
for the front doors. The frequency at which the key transmits the radio signal to the ant- 
enna amplifier is 315 MHz.
Vehicle/Key Memory 
The Vehicle/Key Memory feature provides the flexibility of allowing the owner to customize
certain functions of select vehicle systems and automatically identifies users of the vehicle
by a key identification signal provided by the remote keyless entry system (FZV).
Vehicle & Key memory is marketed as a combined feature but is actually two separate func-
tions of the select vehicle control systems.
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IHKA
K-BUSKEY #1
KEY #2
KEY #3
KEY #4
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For Key #1   IHKA Features Key #1
Being Used
KEY 4
KEY 3
KEY 2
KEY 1
KEY 1
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- Automatic Locking
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LED Status (Keys equipped with LED):
The following functions can be checked with the LED:
• Flashing  LED  when  pressing  a  button.
Indicates  that  the  data  is  being  transmitted.
(battery voltage between  3.2 - 2.6 volts)
• No LED activity when pressing a button:
1. ZKE  responds  to  pressed  button  only  to
unlock  a  locked  vehicle.  Indicates  the  bat-
tery is between 2.6 - 2.2 volts.  Replace bat-
tery.
2. No  unlock  of  vehicle.  Indicates  battery  is
below 2.2 volts. Replace battery.
FZV Key Test: Pressing the trunk release and lock buttons together activates the key test. If
the battery and FZV key EEPROM are  “OK”, the LED will come ON for approximately 1 sec-
ond.
FZV Key Rechargeable Battery
From KL R, the battery inside the key head is charged inductively by the EWS ring antenna
via a coil antenna integrated in the key. The charging process is controlled by electronic
circuitry integrated in the key.
• The service life of a radio-control key used under normal conditions corresponds to the veh- 
icle lifespan.
• If the FZV keys are not used (ie: stored in a drawer), the battery will be discharged after
approx. 1.5 years.
• The time required to fully charge a discharged battery is approx. 30 hours.
• The remote control can be operated about 15 times after a charging period of approx. 30  
minutes (driving time).
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Anti-Theft (DWA) System
Purpose of the System
The  DWA  alarm  system  offers  vehicle  protection  by  monitoring  the  doors,  hood,  interior,
luggage  compartment  and  vehicle  tilting.  When  activated,  DWA  deters  theft  by  sounding
an  alarm  siren  for  30  seconds,  flashing  the  low  beam  headlights  (high  beam  on  Xenon
equipped models) and four way flashers for 5 minutes. 
The control electronics for DWA are integrated in the general module. The DWA - LED 
indicator is located in the rear view mirror (E38 in the top center IHKA grille).
The system is “armed/disarmed” from the driver’s door lock cylinder, remote transmitter or
luggage compartment lock cylinder. The alarm is immediately deactivated when disarmed
with the key in the driver’s door lock cylinder (may be deactivated in Conversion) or remote
transmitter.  
The GM utilizes existing components and/or circuits as part of the DWA system:
•  Door latch switch/sensor contacts (door open/closed).
•  Trunk lid switch contact (monitored for closed trunk).
•  Trunk  lock  key  position  switch  (located  on  the  trunk  lock,  this  switch  signal  prevents
DWA from activating if armed when the trunk is opened with the key).
•  Hood switch (monitored for closed hood, located under the hood).
•  DWA status LED (part of rear view mirror).
The additional components required are:
• Interior Sensor                    • DWA Siren                      • Tilt sensor
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All window operations signals are digital inputs to the door module and GM III.
• Comfort closing/opening of the windows from the driver’s  lock cylinder. The remote key
provides opening only.
• When the ignition key is in accessory or “on” position press the switch to open or close
the  windows.  Window  operation  is  possible  with  the  ignition  switched  off  until  a  front
door is opened or 16 minutes (maximum) has elapsed.
• Window load switching is through relays. The front window control relays are located in
the door modules, the rear window relays are in the GM III. The GM III monitors the cur-
rent draw for end limit position. The maximum run time for the window motors is limit-
ed to 6 seconds in the one-touch mode. This allows the motors to be switched off if the
end limit load sensing fails.
E53 Style Window Switches:The E53 power window switch design is a push - pull type
switch. Each switch provides the GM with the coded ground signaling strategy as previous
two wire switches.
Pushing a switch to the first detent and holding
provides
a  single  ground  signal  on  one  wire
requesting  the  GM  to  operate  the  window
motor in the down direction. 
When  released,  the  ground  signal  is  removed
and the window motor stops.
Momentarily pushing the switch to the second
detent and releasing provides
an  additional
ground  signal  on  the  second  wire  requesting
the  “one  touch  mode”,  operating  the  window
motor automatically. 
The motor runs the window down until it reach-
es the end stop.  
The  switch  functions  in  the  same  manner  for
the  upward  run  of  the  window  motor  but  the
ground signal sequencing is reversed.
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Interior Lighting
Purpose of the System
The GM controls the interior lighting automatical-
ly  with  the  status  change  of  several  monitored
inputs.  The  lighting  can  also  be  manually  con-
trolled using the interior light switch.
In addition to the various time controls, the inte-
rior lights are also subject to the 16 minute shut
down of the GM (consumer protection).
Principle of Operation
The interior light switch is a push button switch that will carry out the opposite command
of the current status of the lights. (ie: if the interior lights are currently on, pushing the but-
ton will switch the lights off.)
• If the interior lights are switched “ON” by the button with the ignition switched ON, the
interior lights will remain on until they are switched off by the button.
• If the interior lights are switched “ON” when the ignition is switched OFF, the lights will
remain on for 16 minutes (consumer cutout).
• Pressing  the  interior  light  button  for  longer  than  three  seconds  will  switch  the  lights  to
continuous off. This feature is intended for workshop use.
Pressing the button again will
return the lights to the normal operational status.
•    Locking the vehicle from the outside will immediately switch off the interior lights.
The ON/OFF conditions for the interior lights in the automatic mode are as follows:
ON Conditions
• Door Open.
• Switching off ignition after exterior  
lights have been switched off.
• MRS Control Module crash input.
• Unlocking with FZV or pressing FZV
lock button when the vehicle is
already locked (interior search fution).
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OFF Conditions
• All doors closed with ignition on.
• All doors closed with ignition off after 20  
seconds.
• 20 seconds after switching off ignition with 
lights off.
• 8 seconds after remote control activation.
• 16 minutes with door(s) open.
• When doors are locked.