BMW X5 2004 E53 Drive Away Protection Syst
Manufacturer: BMW, Model Year: 2004, Model line: X5, Model: BMW X5 2004 E53Pages: 30, PDF Size: 0.7 MB
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EWS
DME Control Module
The DME Control Module has changed in that it is not the source of the ISN but now only
stores the “Rolling Code”.  It compares the “Codes” to those sent to it by the EWS III (3.3)
control module. The “Rolling Code Table” assigned to the DME must match the table in the
EWS III  (3.3)  module.  The  “Rolling  Code  Table  is  “burned”  into  the  DME  during  the  pro-
gramming of the DME and cannot be change once “burned”.
Transmission Range Selection Input
With  the  introduction  of  the  SKE  type  connectors  on  Transmission  Control  Modules  the
direct input from the Transmission Range Selector Switch is eliminated. The input for range
selection is now received from the AGS Control Module. 
On manual transmission vehicles clutch status is input directly into the DME.
Principle of Operation
The starting sequence of the EWS III (3.3) is as follows:
(Same as EWS III (3.2)
• The key is inserted into the lock cylinder and switched “ON”.  The EWS III (3.3) control
module is powered through KL R and sends a 125kHz AM signal to the ring antenna. 
The AM signal induces voltage in the key coil and powers up the transponder.
• Powered up, the key transponder sends the key identification code to the EWS III (3.3)
module. The EWS III (3.3) module verifies the key identification code and checks to see
if the key is enabled. If the key is correct and enabled, a password is sent to the 
transponder over the 125kHz AM signal through the ring antenna.
• When the transponders accepts the password, it releases the changing code which it 
received from the EWS III (3.3) module during the last start-up operation to the EWS III
(3.3) module via the ring antenna.
• The EWS III (3.3) module compares the changing code received from the transponder 
with the code stored in its memory and if they match the process is allowed to contin-
ue. The EWS III (3.3) module looks at the other inputs for correct status (e.g. Code func-
tion not active, Transmission in P or N or clutch depressed, engine speed below spec-
ified RPM) and energizes the the internal relay to begin starter operation. 
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EWS
New to EWS III (3.3)
• While energizing the internal starter relay, the EWS III (3.3) module calculates a stored 
code from the “Rolling Code Table” and sends the calculated results to the DME.
• On receipt of the “Rolling Code” from the EWS III (3.3) the DME calculates it’s own 
stored code and compares its results with the code it received from the EWS III (3.3).
If the “Codes” matchthe drive away protection is released and injection and igni- 
tion are enabled and the engine starts.
If the “Codes” do NOTmatch, the DME “rolls forward” to the next code according
to the “Rolling Code Table” and makes the same calculations. The DME continues
this “forward roll” up to a maximum of 200 times or until a match is found.  Failure
to find a match will result in the engine cranking but not starting.
• When the ignition is switched off and no engine RPM is present in both the DME and 
the EWS III (3.3) control module each module will automatically “roll forward” to the next
predetermined code based on the “Rolling Code Table”. This new code is used for the 
next starting sequence.
85101318510135
Workshop Hint:
If  during  diagnosis  the  key  is  switched  on  while  the
DME or EWS modules are “Disconnected”, the align-
ment procedure will need to be carried out.
The“Alignment”procedure  may  be  carried  out  an
umlimited number of times. 
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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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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.
8510130
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 
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EWS
System Introduced Model FeaturesOne
Touch
Starting
Drive Away
Protection9/93 - 12/93 AllInjection/Ignition
Disabled if car
In Double lockNo
EWS I 1/94 - 1/95 AllStarter
Immobilizer
Injection/Ignition
DisableNo
EWS IIE-36  To End of
Production
E36/7To MY
          1998
E-34  To End of
           Production
E-38  To M.Y
           1997
E-38  To 3/97
           Production
EWS III        9/96 E 38 MY 97 
3.2
E38 MY 1998
From 5/97
Production
E39 From 9/97
ProductionE39 From 3/97
ProductionTransponder
Key
Starter
Interlock
DME - EWS
ISN CodeE38 Late MY 
1997
Transponder Key
Starter Interlock
IDME-EWS
ISN Code
K-BusYe s
V-12 and V-8
Only
EWS III
3.35/97Transponder Key
Starter Interlock
K-Bus
DME-EWS
Rolling CodeYe s
V-12 and V-8
Only
EWS
EWS III D MY 1999 Z3 OnlyTransponder Key
Starter Interlock
DME-EWS
Rolling CodeNo 1/95
85101103aa 
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Workshop Exercises
1.
Vehicle Model:
Install EWS  “V” cable adapter and 26 pin Breakout Box, perform pin-out.
2.
Vehicle Model:
Display the starter enabled status:
Display the Status, DME wire:
Perform the EWS-DME communication Test Plan:
Display the Date of Manufacture of EWS Control Module:
Print the FN of the EWS Control Module:
Perform “key status” and print:
3.
Vehicle Model:
Display the “key status”:
Bar key #3:
Attempt  to  start  engine  with  “Barred  Key”,  display  key  status  in  EWS  Diagnosis
Requests:
Perform EWS-DME Test plan:
Display locking status in EWS:
Display P/N input at EWS:
Perform Toroidal coil Test Plan: 
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EWS
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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EWS
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: 
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EWS
Review Questions
1.  Why was Drive Away Protection introduced?
2.  What component was added in 1/94 to Drive Away Protection?
3.  Name the major components of EWS II.
4.  Describe how th transponder chip in the key is powered.
5.  What were the main function of the Transmitter/Receiver module?
6.  What is an ISN and where does it originate?
7.  Describe the operations to be performed when replacing the EWS II module.
8.  What are the key differences between EWS II and EWS III (3.2).
9.  How many keys total may be coded to an EWS III (3.3) control module?
10. Explain the operation of the “Rolling Code”.