window BMW X5 2006 E53 Central Body Electronics Workshop Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Windshield Wiping/Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Optional Rain Sensor (AIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Central Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Remote RF Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Model Year 2000 FZV Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Car Memory / Key Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Window Anti-Trap Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Anti-Theft (DWA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Tilt Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Interior Protection (UIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Alarm Siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Alarm Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Seat Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Mirror Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Seat Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Steering Column Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
General Functions of ZKE III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Diagnosis/Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Revised 6-96

INTRODUCTION
The Central Body Electronics (ZKE III) equipped on the X5 includes the following sub-
systems under the total scope of its control:
• Windshield/tailgate wiping/washing,
including windshield rain sensor (AIC).
• Interior lighting
• Central locking
• Keyless entry
• Tailgate release
The following is an overview of new or changed features found on the X5 ZKE III variant.
• Passenger’s door module is now incorporated into the passenger’s door switchblock
module.
• Sunroof module (SHD) located on the K bus.
• The Central Locking system uses a new style door lock actuator with hall effect sensors
similar to E46.
• The GM III is responsible for the Key Memory feature. It provides the added
convenience of identifying users of the vehicle. Whenever the vehicle is locked or
unlocked via the FZV keyless entry system, a unique key identification signal (key
number) is transmitted to the General Module.
The key identification signal alerts the GM to communicate with other control systems
over the K Bus to store (when locked) or reset (when unlocked) certain driver adjustable
settings for the driver using the specific key. The GM also resets certain driver
adjustable settings that it controls directly.
• Power windows/Sunroof
• DWA alarm system
• Mirror - adjustment/memory/heating
• Seat adjustment/memory
• Steering column adjustment/memory
• Consumer cut-off/sleep mode
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RADIO
UNLOADER
RELAY
ZKE - 5
An additional fuse panel is located
in an electrical carrier located at
the right rear of the cargo area.
The panel contains fuses 72 - 87.
The carrier also contains the
following relays
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ACTUATOR RELAY
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REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM
The tailgate window wiper/washer system is included in the scope of ZKE however is not
controlled directly by the GM. The control electronics are integrated into the rear wiper
motor assembly. It contains two hall sensors, one for monitoring park position and other
for the end stop, or to signal reverse direction of the wiper motor.
The rear wiper system is operator controlled
through the wiper stalk switch providing the
following functions:
• Intermittent rear window wiping
• Programmed rear window wiping interval
• Operation of the rear window washer
Pressing the wiper stalk forward to the first
detent activates the rear wiper in the
intermittent mode.
The default timed interval is approximately 12 seconds. The full sweep and park positions
are recognized by the two hall sensors on the motor gear assembly. If the wiper is switched
OFF, the wiper blade will return to the park position.
The programmed wiper interval procedure is identical to the E39 sport wagon; Briefly
switch the rear wiper ON/OFF, Wait the desired interval time, Switch the rear wiper ON
again. The OFF time will be the programmed interval - up to approx. 30 seconds
Rear window washing is activated by pressing the wiper stalk switch to the full forward
position. The washer pump operates followed by two full wiping cycles. The wipers will then
switch to the intermittent wiping mode.
When the transmission is shifted into reverse, the wiper will switch to continuous operation
until the vehicle is shifted out of reverse. This high signal is provided by the LCM III when it
activates the back up lights.
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ZKE-13
RAIN SENSOR CONTROL MODULE ADAPTATION
The rain sensor control module adapts to the optics system environment as follows:
Windshield Aging:As the vehicle ages the possibility of stone chipping in the rain sensors
monitoring area may occur which will cause a loss of light in the optics system.
The control module adapts for loss of light based on the intensity of the detected infra red
light with a cleared windshield (wiper motor park signal). Therefore, the rain sensors
function is not adversely affected due to windshield aging.
Dirty Windows:The rain sensor adaptation reacts less sensitively to a dirty windshield (dirt,
road salt, wax residue) after a completed wipe cycle. A dirty windshield has a film on it that
diminishes the ability of the infra red to refract into present water droplets. This causes a
delay in the rain sensor detection capabilities which lengthens the time intervals on an
intermittent wipe.
SERVICE NOTE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE RAIN SENSOR:
Make sure the wiper blades are in perfect condition. Only use window cleaner to clean the
windows. Dirty windows can cause the Rain Sensor control module to set a fault
due to the end limits of its adaptation abilities.
WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM FAILSAFE OPERATION
The GM provides failsafe operation of the wiper system if faults are detected with any of the
following input signals:
WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
The GM monitors the circuits of the wiper potentiometer, wiper motor, double relay, the
windshield washer pump and terminal 30.
FUNCTION FAULTED INPUT DETECTED FAILSAFE FUNCTION
Intermittent wipe Short or open circuit of Delay value for setting 3
the knurled wheel signal used.
Intermittent wipe Faulted Rain Sensor or K Bus Normal intermittent wipe
with Rain Sensor Signal corrupt implemented
Wiper motor not Park contact feedback signal Wiper motor control
functional moving takes longer than 16 seconds deactivated for 3 minutes

REMOTE RF (KEYLESS) ENTRY
The X5 keyless entry system’s operation is carried over from the E38/E39. However, the
FZV key has undergone considerable redesign.
• The remote key receiver is part of
the antenna amplifier and is
installed in the center of the top
section of the tailgate.
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
lock system, window/sunroof
convenience closing features and
DWA arming/disarming functions.
• The frequency at which the key transmits the radio signal to the antenna amplifier is 315
MHz.
• The system is also used to convey the key identification number being used to
lock/unlock the vehicle. This is a requirement of the Key Memory feature covered further
on in this manual.
GM III
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GM III

MODEL YEAR 2000 FZV KEY
Visual Changes:
• New appearance with blue and white BMW roundel.
• New button arrangement (larger buttons) with sequential operation (enhanced operating
convenience)
• Rechargeable battery replaces replaceable batteries. Charged by EWS ring antenna.
• The key housing is encapsulated and can not be opened.
• The LED has been omitted.
• Key will be used in E46, E38 and E39 vehicles.
Features of the keyless entry system include:
• Up to 4 radio-control keys can be operated in conjunction with one vehicle.
• Locking/unlocking of doors, tailgate,
fuel filler lid.
• Selective unlocking of driver’s door (as
with key in lock)
• Arming/dis-arming of DWA alarm system
(if equipped).
• Remote unlocking of the tailgate only.
• Comfort opening of windows and
sunroof
• Interior lighting activation (search mode).
• Panic mode alarm activation..
• Automatic correction for up to 1000
erroneous activation signals.
• Low transmitter battery fault code
storage in the GM.
• An EEPROM is used to store the key
data.
• Keys delivered with a four color label
sheet containing four different colored
labels for each of the four possible FZV
keys.
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POWER WINDOWS
The power window operation on the E53 is similar to previous systems. Features of the
system include:
• Control of the front and rear door window motors is carried out directly by the GM.
• One-touch operation in both directions on all four windows.
• Cable type window regulator used for all windows.
• Anti-trap detection is provided by the pressure sensitive finger guard .
• Push/pull window switches
• The rear window switches located in the rear doors can be deactivated by the pressing
child lock out switch in the center console.
• Convenience closing/opening of the windows from the driver's lock cylinder or
convenience opening only from the FZV remote key (FZV operation can be owner
customized with the Car Memory Function).
• Window operation with the ignition switched off until a door is opened or 16 minutes has
elapsed after the key is switched off.
• Window load switching is through relays integral of the GM for rear windows and in the
respective door switchblock modules for the front windows. The current draw is
monitored for end limit position. The maximum run time for the window motors is limited
to 8 seconds. This allows the motors to be switched off if the end limit load sensing fails.

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WINDOW ANTI-TRAP DETECTION
The window anti-trap detection feature is only active in the one touch and convenience
close modes of operation. If the window switch is pushed/pulled and held, the Anti-trap
feature will not function.
The rubber pressure guard located at the top
edge of each door frame consists of two contact
strips that close when subjected to pressure.
This provides anti-trap detection and signal
generation to the GM.
When the contact strip closes, the window
immediately (10ms) reverses direction as with
previous anti-trap systems. The contact strip
does not require that the anti-trap feature be
initialized prior to operation.
The pressure sensor finger guard has a
resistance of 3.0 KOhm and it is monitored for
open circuit. When pressed, the monitored
resistance changes to <1KOhm. Faults with the
anti-trap system require that the window switch
be held to close the window.
CONVENIENCE OPENING/CLOSING
The GM and Front Door Switchblock Modules provide the convenience open/close feature
providing control of the power windows (and sunroof) from outside the vehicle with the key
in the driver’s door lock. The FZV provides the same function for the opening only.
• The anti-trap feature is active during convenience closing from the driver’s door lock.
• The convenience open feature provides outside activation of the windows and sunroof
in the same manner.
• If the GM receives a request to operate convenience close or open for more than 110
seconds, the function is deactivated and a fault code is stored.
• The Car Memory Feature can activate and deactivate the Convenience Open Feature
from the FZV’s control.

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INTERIOR PROTECTION (UIS)
The UIS monitors the vehicle interior for motion through ultrasonic sound waves. The UIS
is a combined transmitter and receiver.
The X5 UIS sensor is incorporated into the
rear seat interior light trim cover. It is a two
piece unit with cable connection to the rear
transmitter/receiver.
The UIS and trim panel are clearly identified
with arrows indicating forward mounting
direction.
Due to the design of the vehicles interior,
the sensor is uni-directional and must be
installed in the proper direction to ensure
proper operation of the system (trim cover
ensures directional installation).
Every time the DWA system is armed (signal STDWA), the sensor adapts to what ever
objects might be stationary in the interior.
The sensor emits ultra sonic waves in a pro-
grammed timed cycle. It receives echos of
the emitted waves.
The UIS amplifies the received sound wave
signals and compares them with the trans-
mitted waves. The UIS also checks the
incoming echos for background hiss (wind
noise through a partially open window) and
adapts for this.
• If the echos are consistently similar, no movement is detected,
• If the echos are altered, (inconsistent), the UIS determines motion in the interior com-
partment.
If motion is detected, the UIS changes to a constant cycle and the echo is compared again.
If the inconsistency is still present the UIS sends the activate siren signal (INRS) to the GM.
As with the tilt sensor, the UIS is also switched OFF when the vehicle is locked two times
within ten seconds. This allows the sensor to be switched OFF for transportation purpos-
es.