Service Action 196 - Send/Receive (S/E) Module For EWS II (61 05 97)

Publication date: 1997-11-01
Reference number: 61 05 97

SERVICE ACTION 196 - SEND/RECEIVE (S/E) MODULE FOR EWS II

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 61 05 97, Date of Issue: November, 1997

BMW:	3 Series (E36), 5 Series (E39) - vehicles produced 1/97 - 2/97
GROUP:	61 - General Electrical System

Superceded Bulletin(s): 61 05 97, Date of Issue: June, 1997

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 61 05 97 dated June, 1997 which should be removed and discarded from your S.I. binder.

PLEASE FAMILIARIZE ALL SERVICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL WITH THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN.

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN WHENEVER AN AFFECTED VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD ALSO BE PERFORMED ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY PRIOR TO CUSTOMER DELIVERY.

SUBJECT

Send/Receive (S/E) Module for EWS II

SITUATION

As of mid-January 1997, EWS II Software Version 3 was introduced into series production. A possible software incompatibility has arisen between the S/E Module and the EWS II Module which could cause one or more of the vehicle's keys to fail to start the engine.

EWS II Software Version 2 was phased back into production during 2/97 production.

NOTE: Do not confuse EWS II Software Version 3 with EWS III (introduced 9/96 on E38 models and 3/97 on E39 models). EWS III does not employ a separate S/E Module, as does EWS II.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

The Chassis Number Ranges listed are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered the only deciding factor.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Model	Chassis Number Range
318ti	AS 98098 - AS 98621
318tiA	AU 39341 - AU 39999
318tiA	KC 81000 - KC 81101
318i (2 dr.)	EY 21412 - EY 21577
318iA (2 dr.)	EY 31426 - EY 31607
318i (4 dr.)	EE 56912 - EE 57237
318iA (4 dr.)	EK 21509 - EK 22238
318iC	EY 01929 - EY 02065
318iCA	EY 11887 - EY 12004
Z3 (1.9 Liter)	LB 81886 - LB 84321
Z3 (2.8 Liter)	LC 00179 - LC 03304
M3	EY 75523 - EY 75925
M3 (4 dr.)	EE 05904 - EE 06121
M3A (4 dr.)	EE 11771 - EE 12083
328i (2 dr.)	ET 04694 - ET 05013
328iA (2 dr.)	ET 34685 - ET 35000
328i (4 dr.)	AV 19416 - AV 20106
328iA (4 dr.)	AV 48519 - AV 50484
328iC	ET 63238 - ET 63693
328iCA	ET 97388 - ET 98214
528i	BV 51787 - BV 52263
528iA	BW 15941 - BW 19835
540i	BV 91461 - BV 91785
540iA	BW 54987 - BW 55628

CORRECTION

Replace the S/E Module (P/N 61 35 8 379 502) in affected vehicles with EWS II Software Version 3, and replace EWS II Module and all keys if any key is determined to be defective. Refer to the procedure below.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of the possibility that one of the vehicle's keys could be defective, the customer must be informed that ALL keys must be brought in with the vehicle before the Service Action can be performed. This means that the Service Advisor should check any affected vehicle through DCS when the appointment is made, and AT THAT TIME instruct the customer to bring all the keys in with the vehicle.

PROCEDURE

With the MoDiC loaded with Diagnosis Version 9.0, proceed as follows:

Connect the MoDiC to the vehicle and switch ignition "ON".
Select the model range of the vehicle.
Select "16 EWS". From the Control Unit Identification Page, press the "right arrow" and read the Software Version number.
1. If the Software Version is 2, the vehicle needs no repairs. Proceed to "Service Action Label Instructions".
2. If the Software Version is 3, proceed to Step 4.
Replace the S/E Module. Refer to Repair Manual, Operation 61 35 905.
Start the engine using each of the four keys supplied with the vehicle (also check any additional keys that have been ordered by the customer). You must wait at least 10 seconds after switching off the ignition before trying the next key.
If any key is unsuccessful in starting the engine, the EWS II Control Module and all keys must be replaced. Refer to Repair Manual, Operation 61 35 910.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Qty.
61 35 8 379 502	S/E Module	1
61 35 4 146 048	EWS II Control Module	1

SERVICE ACTION LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Action has been assigned code number 196. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-085) and:

emboss your BMW retailer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
punch out code number 196 printed on the label and,
affix the label to the B pillar as shown in Fig 1 .

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.

Fig 1: Service Action Label

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Reimbursement shall be by Campaign entry.

WORK PACKAGE #1

Check EWS II Software version with MoDiC; No repairs needed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION - WORK PACKAGE #1

Models	Defect Code	Labor Allowance
All Models	00 61 11 01 00	3 FRU

WORK PACKAGE #2

Check EWS II Software version with MoDiC; Replace S/E Module.

WARRANTY INFORMATION - WORK PACKAGE #2

Models	Defect Code	Labor Allowance
528i/iA, 540i/iA	00 61 11 01 00	3 FRU
All 3 Series, except 318ti	00 61 11 01 00	4 FRU
318ti	00 61 11 01 00	5 FRU

PARTS ALLOWANCE - WORK PACKAGE #2

Part Number	Description	Qty.
61 35 8 379 502	S/E module	1

IF A KEY IS DEFECTIVE (SEE STEP 6 OF "PROCEDURE")

- Select Work Package #2 with Defect Code 00 61 11 01 00;

AND,

- Request reimbursement for replacing the EWS II Control Module and keys via an additional standard (non-campaign) warranty claim.

WARRANTY INFORMATION - IF A KEY IS DEFECTIVE

Defect Code	Labor Operation	Labor Allowance
61 35 6014 00	61 35 910	3 FRU (3 Series)
61 35 6014 00	61 35 910	2 FRU (5 Series)