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Disclaimer: This document and its author are in no way connected to BMW AG. The author of this document makes no representations or warranties of any kind,expressed or implied, regarding the use or the results of this document in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. The author shall have no liability forany interruptions in the use of this document. Independent work on the vehicle can cause serious damage and should be performed at your own risk.

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BMW-Vehicles- E38, E39, X5 -

Check-Control Hidden Menus-what it can tell you, but doesnt

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The check control module of the BMW 5 and 7 Series contains substantial information,which can be accessed by activating the hidden menus. The information contained in thesehidden menus can be quite useful, and in some cases, even indispensable. For instance,should any work be required to the instrument panel that involves the disassembly of thetachometer pointer, the recalibration of the tachometer after reassembly can often be tricky.By accessing the hidden menus, the tachometer can be recalibrated with greater ease andaccuracy. Unlocking the hidden menus also allows the actual driving speed or the level ofremaining fuel on each of the two petrol tanks to be digitally displayed.

Unlocking the Hidden Menus

To unlock the hidden menus, follow the procedures outlined below in strict sequence:1. Turn ignition switch on (Stage 2).2. Press and hold the right button (Check Control) of the instrument panel.

Initially, the instrument panel will display "Check Control OK" , but after approximately10 seconds the display will change to "Test Nr.01" .

3. Release the right button (Check Control) and press the left button. The chassisnumber should now appear. Calculate the checksum by adding the five digits of thechassis number, ignoring the letters. For example, the checksum of DG12345 is 15,being 1 + 2+ 3 + 4 + 5.

4. Press the right button repeatedly to scroll through a list of menu items until you seeTest Nr.19.

5. Now press the left button until the number displayed equals the checksum you havepreviously calculated.

6. Finally, press the right button to unlock the hidden menus. The process of unlockingthe hidden menus does not have to be repeated unless they are deactivated by aBMW technician while the car is being serviced.

An error is made if Test 03 - 21 only Lock: ON is displayed . In this case, repeat steps 1 6above. Otherwise, access to tests 03 to 21 is now possible.

Navigating through the menus and submenus

Press the left button in quick succession to scroll through the main menu items at theX level.

Once the desired menu item is reached, stop and wait for a few seconds while the

computer jumps into the sub-menu at the X.1 level. Again, press the left button in quick succession to scroll through the sub-menu items

at this X.1 level. To jump up back to the main menu level, press and hold the left button for

approximately 3 seconds.Please note that variations to the navigation procedure described above may be possiblewith different car models.

Listing of the tests:(Due to of different software versions, there might be slight variations to what is displayed.)

1. Vehicle-specific data1.0 FGSTNR: chassis number,

1.1 K No: tacho-characteristic number,1.2 BMWTNR: BMW-part number,1.3 CI: coding-Index, DI: diagnostic-Index, BI: bus-Index,Transfer to third parties, even in part, is prohibited!

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1.4 DAT: Manufacture date of the vehicle,1.5 HW: Hardwareversion, SW: Softwareversion,1.6 ZYL: Number of cylinders,1.7 CAN: CAN-Bus-Version,1.8 AEND: Alteration number2. Instrument combination test

Impressing Spektakulum, all pointers reset and recalibrated on the starting positions. All lights to go - ornot all if a defect is present

3. Actual Current Consumption (Litre/100 km)or

3. Service interval, Basis of the computation in litresFor example: SI-L: 0732

3.1 Service days since last service, or up to the next servicez.B.: SI-days: 0176

4. Average Consumption (Litre/100 km)or

4. Actual Current Consumption (l/100km)

z.B.: VBR: Litre per 100km - (0128 = 12,8l/100km)4.1 Actual Current Consumption (l/h)

z.B.: VBR: Litre per hour5. Momentary range

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5. Average consumptionz.B.: RW-VBR: Litre per 100km

5.1 rangez.B.: RW: range

6. Level of fuel in the tank (left tank/right tank) z.B.: TNK: 23.2/25.4/48.6L - (232254 = 23,2l left und 25,4l right tank)

6.1 Total level of fuel in the tankz.B.: TNKANZ: 48.6L

7. Average refuelling (litres)or

7. Coolant temperaturez.B.: KTMP: Coolant temperature

7.1 Engine speed/Rotationsz.B.: N: Engine speed/Rotations

7.2 Outside temperaturez.B.: ATMP: Outside temperature

8. Actual Current speed (km/h)z.B.: V: xxx KM/H

8.1 Dsiplay Speedz.B.: VANZ: xxx KM/H

9. Momentary on board tension (Volt)z.B.: UB: xx,xx (Volt)

10. Language0=German, 1=UK (Great-Britain) , 2=USA, 3=Italy, 4=Spain, 5=Japan, 6=France,7=Canada, 8=Australia

11. Change-over PM/AM12. Average speed (km/h)

z.B.: VANK xx,x KM/H12.1. Arrival time

z.B.: ANK

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13 Gong Test14. Date of the Software

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14. Error memory z.B.: 000000 = no error stored15. Productions diagnostic or missing and/or unknown

16. Unknown or missing 17. Display vehicle-specific data or missing/unknown 18. Alarm change, interval or steady tone or missing/unknown 19. Lock/Unlock Menus 3-21

Deactivating the hidden menus

20. Correction factor consumption gauge (WARNING: It is strongly recommended thatthe values on this sub-menu NOT be changed.)z.B.: KVBR: 1000Formula for the computation of the correction factor:Calculation of actual consumption/indicated consumption after on board computer = correcting factor- Menu 20.0 correcting factor consumption- Menu 20.1 Attitude 10er place

- Menu 20.2 Attitude 100er und 1000er place- Menu 20.3 Memory and announcements of the adjusted value.

21. Delete all error messages in the on board computer / RESETCorresponds to clamping the battery

Variation to unlocking the Hidden Menus for other modelsSome models other than the E39 require a different procedure, which is described here:

1. Turn ignition on (Stage 2).For 5-series E39 without an on-board computer:

To unlock the hidden menu, press and hold the daily kilometre reset button, thenswitch the ignition on stage 2.The daily kilometres are temporarily reset, but will appear again at the end of theprocedure.

2. Press and hold the daily kilometres button (left button) for approximately 5 seconds.The computer should automatically jump to Menu 1.

3. Now press the left button in quick succession until Menu 19 is displayed. Proceedrelatively briskly, otherwise the computer will jump back to the top and the process willhave to be repeated from the beginning.

4. Once menu 19 is reached, the menu flashes and alternately displays L_oFF andL_on , which corresponds to Lock On and Lock Off.When L_oFF is displayed, quickly push the left button to unlock the hidden menus.

5. If everything is done correctly, the computer will automatically jump to menu 0 and it

is now possible to navigate through menus 1-21 by pressing the daily kilometre resetbutton.

The procedure for navigating through the menus and sub-menus is the same as how it wasdescribed above.


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Service interval announcement -Resetting

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There may also be variations on this procedure on some models.

Models BMW E 46, E 39 und X 5 ( in each case with OBD socket )

1. Press and hold the left trip odometer button on the instrument panel.

2. Turn ignition to position 1 (radio position)Keep the button pressed while Reset SIA is displayed after short timeRelease the button as soon as Reset SIA begins to flash

After 2-3 seconds while Reset SIA is still flashing, press the left button again

The service interval announcement is now reset, the instrument panel displays the new

service interval, and/or all green LEDs are lit again.

ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE I

If the round diagnostic socket in front in the engine compartment sits with the filler neck ofthe disk water container, then it will be sufficient to bridge PIN 7 with PIN 19 using a pieceelectrical wire or a paper clip.Note: Turn ignition to position 2

Wait 3 seconds to reset oil serviceWait 10 - 12 seconds to reset service interval.

ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE II

- Turn ignition to position zero, ie the starting point- Press and hold the left button- Turn ignition to position 1- Wait until (Oilservice/Inspection) is displayed- Release the left button- Once again, press and hold the left button- The display should now begin to flash- Release the left button and then briefly tap the button- The display should now flash- The yearly control (clock symbol) is also reset:

- wait a few seconds until the display flashes.- if the announcement wrapped around, there either a date or a daily counter stands- Press and hold the left button until it flashes, release the button and then quickly tapthe button.

The method does not work if the round diagnostic socket in the engine compartment isblocked.

This procedure also works for Mini Cooper!! (means the car Mini Cooper)


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TV Unblocking(Not permitted in many countr ies)

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ATTENTION: Watching the TV while the car is in motion is illegal in some countries

1. Determine which navigation computer is blocked.There have been four different navigation computers for BMW vehicles since theywere introduced. To find out which system you have:Enter Settings from the main menu and select menu settings. At the upper-righthand side of the screen, note the code that resembles the following format: 1-1/72The breakdown of the code is as follows:1 = Navigation computer (1=MK1, 2=MK2, 3=MK3, 4=MK4)1 = Display (1=Professional Navigation with colour-display, 2=monochrome Arrow navigation)72 = Software version of the navigation computer.The above example is thus a MK1 with colour display with software version number 72 (=8.0).The MK4 is recognisable by the DVD Logo on the computer.

Software version: MK1=72 (corresponds to Version 8.0)MK2=81MK3=63 (with Split screen Function)MK4=80

To unblock the TV:For MK1: go to point 2.

For MK2 built before year 9/99: go to point 3.

For MK2 built after 9/99 or a MK3 or a MK4: go to point 4.

If you have a MK4 (7er E65): Sorry, it is not possible to unblock the TV without softwarereprogramming. There is also no hardware solution, so you shouldnt buy any special offerfrom a tuner they only want your money.

2. Unblocking the MK1- Turn the ignition to position 2 (the last position before starting the engine)- Enter TV mode- Enter Settings- Enter Contrast. When the green contrast bar is visible, push the knob and keep it

pressed.- Turn off ignition while still keeping the knob pressed. Wait for 8 to 10 seconds(timing must be accurate!)- Release the knob- Turn on the ignition again

Now the TV will operate while the car is in motion.

ATTENTION: It can take several attempts until the timing is exactly within theacceptable 8 10 second range.

To unblock the videotext, follow the same procedure, but select brightness insteadof contrast.

3. Unblocking the MK2 built before 9/99

To unblock the MK2 TV, follow the same procedure above, but select brightnessinstead of contrast.

To unblock the videotext, follow the same procedure, but this time select colour.


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ATTENTION: It can take several attempts until the timing is exactly within theacceptable 8 10 second range. Furthermore, the two menu options for unblockingthe TV and VT are sometimes interchanged: Simply try out both.

***TV unblocking doesnt work ***

To check whether it is at all possible to manually unblock the TV, when the car is inmotion and a black screen is displayed, then it is possible to manually unblock theTV. However, if a blue screen appears (for units made after 10/99), then it is notpossible to manually unblock the TV.

4. Unblocking the MK2 after 9/99, MK3 and MK4There are no manual procedures that will work for these navigation systems.

Unblocking the TV for vehicles with video modules built after 9/99 can only be doneby reprogramming the software in the video module directly using a PC.

There are websites for service providers who can do this for a considerable sum.

A few notes about unblocking:Usually, there should be no need to repeat the procedure once it has taken effect, exceptperhaps if and when a BMW technician resets the module while the car is being serviced. Inthis case, simply repeat the procedure that has previously worked. There is no need to buy aspecial module so that the TV works while the car is in motion. It is considerably cheaper tohave the software reprogrammed..

The procedure for manually unblocking works because the software of the module allows itso. There may be instances, however rare, that when the software in the module is updatedfor whatever reason, the facility for manually unblocking is also removed.

Watching TV while driving is ill egal in some countri es. The risk of an accidentand of passengers being hurt i ncreases when the driver is d istracted and not

paying due attention to the road. So please note perform these procedures atyour own r isk and drive responsibly at all times. No liability i s accepted and

there is no warranty for you at all! And think about it, you have only one life tolive protect yourself!


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Tank functionDescription of the tank func tion

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The tank is split and is on the left and on the right from the Propelling tank tunnel(transmission tunnel) under the rear seat.On the right-hand side of the tank sits a fuel tank sending unit with a In-tank pump, which iselectrically operated. On the left-hand side there is a fuel tank sending unit with suction jetpumps. The fuel tank sending units are thus one behind the other, in a row. That means thevalues of the two sending units are added to determine the total fuel level (see tip 001 tank gaugein the display of the tacho instruments) .

Assuming the left tank has a value of 100 ohms and the right tank has a value of 120 ohms,then the sum of 220 ohms is stored at the IKE controller, the combination instrument. Here,the value is converted into litres.

When both tanks are empty, the right tank is filled first when refuelling. When a thresholdpoint is reached, the overflow then spills into the left tank. While the engine is running, thefuel pump on the right side carries the fuel to the engine.

Diesel-engine vehicles: The fuel goes through in-line pump, sits under the vehicle just belowthe driver's seat. This increases the pressure to approx. 4 bar. From there, it goes to thehigh-pressure pump. Here, high pressure is produced, which, depending upon loadcondition of the engine, could be between 500 and 1300 bar. The displaced, excess fuelover a left side of the fuel radiator in the engine compartment is then returned into the lefttank. Here, the suction jet pump creates negative pressure causing the fuel in the left tank tobe drawn to the right tank. The suction jet pump is not powered electrically, the flow iscaused by the physical effect wherein the narrowing of the pipe and the subsequent negativepressure creates a suction or siphoning effect.

Through the series connection of the senders, the exact amount of fuel in the individual tankhalves is not accurately represented in the fuel gauge on the instrument panel.

This is quite often reported with cracked tanks and predominantly with the E38-models (ithappened to me twice with 2 different E38s with 2 different engines and without any message about a failure oranything else also no stored failure in the memory of the car. The valves the release pressure from the Tankdidnt work).

Through a number of isolated cases, I observed that this is a frequent and well-knownproblem. There had been incidents when the fuel consumption being reported was anastonishing 2.5l/100km for the V8 and little aspirating noise when opening the tank lid can beheard (this is particularly noticeable during long drives involving several stops to top-up the petrol tank. After thesecond or third time, one will notice a noise while opening the tank and unusually low fuel consumption. Whenthis happens, inform your BMW dealer and let them inspect the tank before it gets damaged.) .


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Pin-allocation on the videomodul Nr. 005-200917.05.2009 01:20, Seite 1 von 2

Pin-allocation of the plugs from the video module

Plug X18804 18-pin blue :Pin meaning remark1 Voltage supply video module comes from Navi-computer2 ? -3 K-Bus -4 ? -5 Video signal green of the contro ller on board monitor (=Navi-computer?) 6 Video signal blue of the controller on board monitor (=Navi-computer?) 7 Video signal red of the controller on board monitor (=Navi-computer?) 8 ? -

9 Audio TV output goes to radio module10 Ground -11 ? -12 LCD-ground -13 ? -14 Video signal Ground green of the controller on board monitor (=Navi-computer?) 15 Video signal Ground blue of the controller on board monitor (=Navi-computer?) 16 Video signal Ground red of the controller on board monitor (=Navi-computer?) 17 change-over to rear view camera connect with ground, then video module changes over 18 Audio TV input - goes to radio module

Plug X18806 18-pin natur:

Pin meaning remark1 Audio signal for extern Monitor -2 Video signal for extern Monitor displays last selected TV-Program (Signal:

PAL) , switches over to NTSC-input from the rearview camera (Signal is then NTSC) Output for TV signal while car is in motion

3 Audio signal navigation to Navi-computer4 Audio signal AUX-input -5 Audio signal AUX-input ground -6 Video signal AUX-input -7 Video signal ground to Navi-computer8 Signal navigation to Navi-computer9 Button Program-search to ground10 Audio signal for extern monitor -

ground -11 Video signal ground for extern -

Monitor -12 Audio signal navigation ground to Navi-computer13 Video input for rear view camera NTSC, also while driving active14 Video input for rear view camera will continue to play audio from selected source

ground15 Video input AUX- input ground -16 Video signal Navi green to Navi-computer17 Video signal Navi blue to Navi-computer18 Video signal Navi red to Navi-computer


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Doors seal Nr. 006-200917.05.2009 01:20, Seite 1 von 5

After a car wash or after extremely strong rain, water often leaks to the entrance borders oreven on the floor space creating a small, but distinctive puddle.

The gluing of the door foil under the door panel is leaking and must be re-sealed again withButyl-cord from Teroson.

This is what you need:Butyl-cord from your BMW dealer (you may have to order):Part number: 83 19 000 05 37 price ca. 32The Butyl-cord is 6mm wide and 20m long, and should be enough for all doors. It is probablynot possible to order a smaller quantity.

Procedure:Dismantle the door panel: see instructions below! Loosen (warm up using a hair dryer) and then completely remove the old Butylschnur filmand then reseal again.

Door Panels explained:

The door panel at the front and back can be dismantled in a similar manner.Ignore step 1 for the rear door panels, everything else remains the same.

There is no need to worry about the door panels with side airbags. The side airbag isfastened NOT to the panel, but to the door under the panel, thus no need to stress!

Step 1: To begin, loosen the Phillips screw in the ventilation shaft.


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Step 2: Carefully loosen and remove the screw of the small cover behind the doorhandle by using a small screwdriver.

Step 3: The red circles below mark the approximate position of where the panel isclipped. From top to bottom, carefully unclip the panel around the markedpoints. Note: There are no clips at the top of the door panel.


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Step 4: Now carefully raise the door panel over and above at the edge.(Carefully peel off the chrome trim before lifting the door panel ).

The door panel is still attached around the centre(near the door handle) .

Step 5: Get a good grip of the panel, carefully put the door handle through the doorpanel and move the panel slightly away from the door. Carefully pull out thecables from the piece of foam marked by the red arrow below.


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Step 6: Push out the power window switch from underneath.

Step 7: Loosen and then remove the two plugs marked by the green arrow below.Carefully press on the spot marked by the green arrows and pull the mountingbracket to the left.


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Step 8: Using a small screwdriver, lift the plug marked with the green arrow. (pullforward the levers marked with the green arrow).

Done - the door panel is removed!

This looks more difficult than what it is - it may take a while to do the first door, but thesecond should be done more quickly.


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Pixel error with instrument combination(also the Tacho foil or using Tacho changes struggles )

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Take care while handling at the instrument cluster, it can be irreparably damaged. But with alittle luck, it can work like new again.

Loosen the 2 screws on the upper side of the instrument cluster and lift it from the instrumentpanel. The steering wheel must adjusted so it is out of the way. Unplug the few cables andthe cluster comes off easily. Use a flat, even sheet of paper as work surface, so all piecesand parts are disassembled are visible.

Note: Torx screwdrivers are required!

The instrument needles are connected with the axle of the spindle motor and must be takenoff. With a small pointy pliers, the axles of the needles should be held in each case,otherwise the motor of the needles will be damaged.No strength is required on the axles, you need a little intuitive feeling.

In the last pictures, note how pressure is applied against the orange rubber, which supportsthe contact with the conductive strip and the LCD glass. Weak pressure brought about byage or simple deterioration of this rubber is the main reason for the pixel errors. It no longerpresses firmly enough against the conductive strip and the pixels fail. Here, apply anadditional wedge or something between them to increase pressure on these parts. A thinpiece cardboard or a flat piece plastic work well in fixing it perhaps even permanently.

Again:Exercise care when taking off the needles (they are set quite firmly) and avoid slipping whenpulling them out. Use a pair of pointy pliers to grasp the shaft while twisting the needle out.It is important that the springs are held in place to make it easier to adjust the needles later.It is quite possible the needles wont be zeroed after reassembly, and they must berecalibrated again using the hidden menu (see tip 001) .If you know the structure of the instrument panel, including the shaft and springs and havethe appropriate tool, to pull the needles will be no problem. Nothing can be damaged whenreassembling the needles and the needles can easily be zeroed and recalibrated (see 001).Zeroing the needles normally cannot damage the instrumentation panel.

If in doubt, simply try and practice the procedure with a used instrument cluster (second handunits are available from 15 euro from a used-dealer or on the Internet) .It is not possible to install a used instrument cluster in your car!! Your instrument cluster isspecifically coded to your car. A used instrument cluster will not work!

The following pic tures are to illu strate the proceeding (37 pics !)First of all, the fundamental defect, which is also likely to occur with the climate control panel,is in reality not a defect of the display - it is merely a weakness in the contact points.

A few basics to describe the problem: Most displays are LCDs (liquid crystal display), Ifpressure is applied to an area of the LCD, this area becomes translucent. The other arearemains dark or black. Depending upon the arrangement and partitioning of these areas, it ispossible to show individual areas, figures, numbers or anything else which should berepresented the LCD must be illuminated from behind.Such displays can be found in radios, clocks, flat screens and in BMWs. The large numberof small pixels arranged into a matrix provide BMW instruments with fine resolution, thusallowing the representation of both numbers and letters.

Since these liquid displays are very sensitive, they are usually never firmly connected withthe housing or other construction units. To apply pressure to this display at the contacts forthe individual display areas, simply do as follows: The contacts are at a lower corner of theTransfer to third parties, even in part, is prohibited!

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display and sits quite thinly on the vapour-deposited glass layer. The line between thesecontacts and the control board, which steer/under tension set the area, serves a kind flexiblerubber plate, which can lead the river per individual range independently. Often yourecognise this as a white side coating. The orange plastic foil is on the on-board computerbetween the LCD and the pear and provides the colour by which we see the numbers fromthe front. The rubber plate is normally not firmly attached to the display, it sticks onlybecause of the accumulated humidity on the LCD. This is the main problem. In time andparticularly during cold weather, individual pixels and even whole lines on the display fail orbecome darker. Due to humidity and pollution going through the contact points, the rubberplates and the sides of the LCD, contact is partially lost. That means if contact is restored,everything will function perfectly again and without limitations! In principle, its as if it wasnever defective! And precisely in this manner, all kinds of displays can be repaired! Simplyclean and restore these contact points: the 2 opposite and edges of the rubber plate restingagainst the contacts and the vapour-deposited contacts on the LCD and/or the solderedcontacts on the plate. Exercise caution, however. On some on board computers, the rubberplate cannot be separated from the display! Please examine patiently.

If the separation is not possible, then other people recommend contact spray! But here thereis the risk that the vapour-deposited and hardly visible contacts will be damaged and wipedoff and so the function cant be fixed, you will need to buy a new one!!! In addition, theprobability exists that the error will recur. Contact sprays are only a short-term solution to theproblem and brings substantial risk of an unwanted side effects. If you absolutely must usecontact sprays, then never use a corrosive or solving cleaning agent. Strong cleaners orsprays dissolve the contacts.


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Line In / Aux for Navi-computer Nr. 008-200917.05.2009 01:21, Seite 1 von 1

With this LINE in method, the Tape deck signal coming from the on-board monitor isinterrupted on its way to the rear on-board monitor radio. The Aux signals are inserted in itsplace.

One can solder the cables either in front, behind the on-board monitor, or at the back of theradio. See the wire allocation below.

NOTE:

Avoid using the tape deck and the Aux in at the same time. This may lead to signal distortionand may damage the equipment - so please do not run parallel signals.

The new aux-in cable can be connected to the cable-ends in the front of the wiring harnessor soldered at the rear of the radio plug where might be easier.

The allocation looks as follows:

right yellow/black Tape right +yellow/brown Tape right -

left blue/black Tape left +blue/brown Tape left -

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There are three other alternative methods.

First, use a cassette adapter, which is slid into the Tape deck. This is available for ahandful of dollars.

Second, use an FM transmitter where the signal is transmitted and received by thecar radio over a specific frequency. This solution is very flexible and can be easilyintegrated. It is, above all, also very economical (around the 25 ).

The last and probably most elegant solution is to use the correct Aux input found onthe TV tuner in the rear centre console under the seats. One can purchase a plugand cable to connect to this Aux input, or one can build the cable himself. I know theconnections, so please let me know if you would like to receive the information.

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Car & Key MemoryFunctions and settings

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Valid for models E38 and E39 manufactu red after 09/98 (and all E46, E52, E53 models)

What exactly do Car Memory and Key Memory mean:

"Car Memory"Car memory is where the settings that relate to the vehicle are stored. These settings areindependent of the key used and apply to unlocking the vehicle remotely or manually through the doorlocks.

Various car settings can be programmed into the MEMORY, e.g. the automatic activation of theheadlight low beam when starting or turning on the headlights after locking the vehicle (Follow MEHome function).

Key Memory Key memory is where the settings relating a specific remote control are stored.(Note: These settings are not stored in the actual remote control. The particular remote control isidentified by the central locking system when it is deactivated remotely. The identification is passedon over the bus systems to the electronic controllers in the vehicle, therefore allowing specific settingsto be activated.)

Thus, it is possible for the driver to find his seat has automatically shifted to his or her personal setting,or the climate control settings changed to his or her personal preference. For technical reasons, thekey MEMORY function of the E38 and E39 can only accommodate two remote controls. The E46,E52 and E53 can accommodate four remote controls. Each driver is recognised on the basis ofhis/her own remote control - a really beautiful thing, if you use one.

An overview of the possible settings are as follows:

1 Car Memory 1.1 theft safety device / alarm system1.2 central locking system1.3 windows and sunroof1.4 lighting1.5 windshield wiper1.6 speed control1.7 audible alarms1.8 heating/climate/ventilation1.9 seat-mirror memory1.10 announcements/language1.11 audio/video

1.12 park distance control

2 Key Memory 2.1 central locking system2.2 heating/climate/ventilation

Please note that there are country-specific differences in which settings can be adjusted due to legaland local regulations. Vehicles with same equipment, but coming from different countries may havedifferent adjustment settings. Beyond that, market-specific requirements of the insurance and thelegislator may also influence which settings can be adjusted.


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1.1 Car Memory theft s afety device / alarm sys tem

Movement sensor - Interior space- activated - deactivated

The movement sensor of the interior space can be deactivated. This can be quite useful, particularly ifpets often remain in the vehicle.Please note insurance requirements and considerations!

Tilt sensor - activated - deactivated The tilt sensor can be deactivated. This function can be quite useful, particularly as it prevents thealarm from being triggered accidentally when the car is in a two-level garage or when the car is carriedon a train or ferry.Please note insurance requirements and considerations!

Activat ing / de-activating

- Remote control - Locks and remote control This setting allows the activation and de-activation of the theft alarm system by remote control ormanually using the keys, or by remote control only.

De-activating the alarm system Telltale light signal - activated - deactivated This setting allows the telltale light under the inside mirror to flash briefly when the alarm is de-activated.

Activat ing the alarm syst em Tell tale light s ignal - activated - deactivated This setting allows the telltale light under the inside mirror to flash briefly when the alarm is activated.

Doors and boot Telltale light signal - activated - deactivated This setting allows the telltale light under the inside mirror to flash steadily when the alarm is activatedand a door or the engine or the boot is not properly closed.

Acknowledgement Acknowledgement w ithout theft alarm system - activated- not activatedWhen activated, locking and/or unlocking the doors will be followed by optical signal (vehicles withouta theft alarm system). The indicated optical signal depends on the respective land variant.This setting works when locking and/or unlocking using the key and the remote control.

1.2 Car Memory central loc king system

Tilt sensor and Radio interior movement detector - activated- not activatedThe interior light is switched on when the lock button of the remote control is pressed. If the lockbutton is pressed again within approx. 15 seconds after the first time, the radio interior movementdetector and the tilt sensor are deactivated.

Back window unlock from inside - activated- not activatedTransfer to third parties, even in part, is prohibited!

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When activated, the rear window is unlocked over the tracer in the floor space (driver's side). Whendeactivated, the rear door is unlocked.

Remote control panic mode - activated- not activatedWhen panic mode is activated, the alarm system can be triggered by pressing and holding the bootrelease button of the remote control.

Opening the boot by remote control - if releases

(i.e. the boot can be opened with the remote control and with the boot release button inside the car) - always

(i.e. the boot can be opened exclusively by remote control) When the alarm is deactivated, the boot is opened by pressing and momentarily hold the boot releasebutton of the remote control.

Remote opening mode - boot unlock - convenient opening - not activatedThese settings allow the boot to be unlocked and/or the convenient opening of windows when ununlock key of the remote control is pressed.

Automatic lock ing after tw o minutes of no activi ty - activated- not activatedWhen activated, the vehicle is automatically locked approximately. 2 minutes of no activity, ie doorsare not opened and the boot is not opened.

Automatic lock ing after st arting - activated- not activatedWhen activated, the vehicle is locked automatically when starting. The doors can be opened from theinside at any time. This setting w orks after the door i s opened using the key and not the remotecontrol. For a setting that is effective when the key remote is used, see 2.1 keys MEMORY - tocentral locking.

Automatic unlock ing af ter engi ne ou t - activated- not activatedThe vehicle is unlocked automatically after turning the engine off.

Central locking buttons, if secured - activated- not activatedFor added security, when the central locking button inside the car is pressed to unlock the driver andpassenger doors, the doors can only be opened from the inside. Subsequently, the vehicle must beunlocked with the key, either mechanically or remotely, before it can be locked again. If the doors areopened before deactivating alarm-system, an existing theft alarm system is triggered.

Selective central locki ng - activated- not activatedWhen activated, only the drivers door is unlocked the first time the key is turned to unlock the door.When the key is turned again immediately after the first time, all other doors are unlocked. Whendeactivated, all doors are unlocked the first time the key is used to unlock the door. This settingapplies only for w hen the key is used. For the setting that is effective when the remote control isused, see 2.1 keys MEMORY - to central locking system.


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Entrance assistance steering wheel vertical adjustment - activated- not activatedEntrance assistance through the automatic height adjustment of the steering wheel can be activatedor deactivated.

Entrance assistance adjustment steering wheel - activated- not activatedEntrance assistance through the automatic telescopic adjustment of the steering wheel can beactivated or deactivated

Closing function boo t over remote control - activated- not activatedThe automatic closing of the boot via remote control can be activated or deactivated

1.3 Car Memory Window l ifter/sliding/lifting roofConvenient closu re by remote control - activated- not activatedWhen activated, the windows and sun roof can be closed by pressing and holding the lock button onthe remote control.

Convenient opening by r emote control - activated- not activatedWhen activated, the windows and sun roof can be opened by pressing and holding the door unlockbutton of the remote control.

Comfort-open l ock - activated- not activatedThe windows can be opened by manually using the key and holding it in the unlock position.

Switch off - door open- door closeWhen door open, is selected, the window lifting is deactivated if clamp R is out and the front door isopened.When door close, is selected, the window lifting is deactivated, if clamp R is out and if when closingthe front doors, at least one of the doors was opened.

Driver window roc ker switch functi on - close - activated- not activatedWhen activated, pressing the driver window rocker switch beyond the pressure point will allow thewindow to continue to close even after the rocker switch is released.

Driver window rocker switch f unction - open - activated- not activatedWhen activated, pressing the driver window rocker switch beyond the pressure point will allow thewindow to continue to open even after the rocker switch is released.

Front passenger window rocker switc h functi on - close - activated- not activatedTransfer to third parties, even in part, is prohibited!

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When activated, pressing the front passenger window rocker switch beyond the pressure point willallow the window to continue to close even after the rocker switch is released

Front passenger window rocker switch f unction - open - activated- not activatedWhen activated, pressing the front passenger window rocker switch beyond the pressure point willallow the window to continue to open even after the rocker switch is released

Rear window rocker switch f unction - close - activated- not activatedWhen activated, pressing the rear window rocker switch beyond the pressure point will allow thewindow to continue to close even after the rocker switch is released

Rear window rocker swit ch funct ion - open - activated- not activatedWhen activated, pressing the rear window rocker switch beyond the pressure point will allow thewindow to continue to open even after the rocker switch is released

Sunroof rocker switch function - close - activated- not activatedWhen activated, pressing the sunroof rocker switch beyond the pressure point will allow the sunroof tocontinue to close even after the rocker switch is released

Sunroof rocker switch f unction - open - activated- not activatedWhen activated, pressing the sunroof rocker switch beyond the pressure point will allow the sunroof tocontinue to open even after the rocker switch is released

Sunroof rocker switch function - lift - activated- not activatedWhen activated, pressing the sunroof rocker switch beyond the pressure point will allow the sunroof tocontinue to lift even after the rocker switch is released

Windows open over tap on central swit ches - activated- not activatedThe windows can be opened by pressing the central switch.

1.4 Car Memory Lighting

Interior lights - ON with unlock - activated- not activatedThe interior lights are switched on when the car is unlocked with the key.

Interior lights - ON with Clamp-R wedges "out" , before light " on" - activated- not activatedThe interior lights are switched with Clamp-R out and after driving with the headlights on.

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Exterior lighting day headlight - activated- not activatedThe day headlights are turned on when the ignition is switched on and the light switch is on position2. Note country-specific differences!

Exterior lighting home lights - activated- not activatedIf Clamp-R is out and the headlights are switched on for the selected time interval by pulling theheadlight flasher, the following settings are possible: not active, 40s, 90s, 150s and 240s.

Tapping funct ion turn si gnal - 3-times flashing - not activated

1.5 Car Memory windshield wiper

Rain sensor - activated- not activatedThe rain sensor can be deactivated/switched off.

Wipers - Resetting w hile st ationary/standing - activated- not activatedWhen activated, when the car slows down to a full stop, the wiper speed automatically switches downfrom stage 1 to intermittent or from Stage 2 to Stage 1.

Rain-light-sensor - sensitive

- less sensitive The rain photo sensor response can be set to either sensitive or less sensitive.

1.6 Car Memory speed cont rol

Activat ion - activated- not activatedThe speed control can be switched on using the switch at the instrument panel or using multi-functionsteering wheel.

Active Cruise Cont rol (ACC) desire speed - current - rounded When set to current, the cars cruising speed is set to the current driving speed when the cruisecontrol is set. When set to rounded, the cars cruising speed is rounded up to the next 10kph or5mph from the current speed when the cruise control is set.

1.7 Car Memory audible alarms

Ignition key - activated- not activated

After the drivers door is opened, if the ignition key is still in the ignition, an audible alarm goes off. Thisfunction is useful in preventing children are occasionally left in the vehicle from playing with the ignitionkey.


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Tank warning - activated- not activatedWhen the tank reserve control light turns on, an audible alarm is heard.

1.8 Car Memory - Heating /climate/ventil ationKey selective - activated- not activatedKey MEMORY can be activated or deactivated for the climate control system. Key-specific settingssuch as climate control, fan settings, air circulation, flaps and defrost are stored.

Fold circulation air memory - activated- not activatedThe re-circulate air function does not change after restart. The function is independent of the keyused.

Cooling performance - n ormal - hot country The climate control performance can be set either for normal or for countries with hot climate. Whenset to hot country, cooling performance increases via appropriate fan speed and flap control.

Automatic rear w indow heating - activated- not activatedWhen activated, the rear window heater automatically turns on when the car starts and the outsidetemperature is lower than 3.5 degrees Celsius.

1.9 Car Memory Seat-/Mirror-Memory

Seat-position - with unlock - with open door - not activatedThe seat will automatically shift to the drivers personal setting either when the car is remotelyunlocked or when the drivers door is opened. If deactivated the drivers seat will not beautomatically adjusted. With the E38, E39 and E53, the side mirrors and the steering wheel columnare also adjusted to the drivers personal setting, if they are electronically adjustable. With the E46,adjustable side mirrors in vehicles became available from production period 09/99 (model year 00).Note: The automatic drivers seat positioning is be interrupted when the lock button on the key remoteis pressed..

Passengers side mirror tilt -down memory posi tion - activated- not activatedThe position of the passengers side mirror when tilted-down can be stored and linked specifically tothe drivers remote control.When activated and the side mirror switch is set to select the passenger side mirror, the passengerside mirror will move to the stored tilted-down position for the key when the reverse gear is selected..When activated and the side mirror switch is set to select the driver side mirror, the side mirror tilt-down function is deactivated. When deactivated and the side mirror switch is set to select the drivermirror, passenger side mirror will move to the maximum lower position when the reverse gear is

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1.10 Car Memory - Announcements /language

Consumption - l/100 km - mpg (UK)

- mpg (US) - km/l

After changing the settings above, the clock must be adjusted again. Consumption can be displayed inthe these units.

Units way - km - mls The distance can be displayed in the these units.

Units time - 12 h - 24 h

The clock can be displayed in these modes.

Units temperature - Grad C - Grad F The outside temperature can be displayed in these units.

Language character indication - german - english - italian - spanish - japanese - french - Gulf states

Any of the languages above can be selected for the display.

Basic adjustments - temporary ice warning - activated- not activatedThe ice warning cannot be activated and deactivated.

Activated: When the outside temperature falls below approx. + 3C, an audible alarm is heard and theoutside temperature is flashed on the display. Afterwards, the display reverts back to what it wasdisplaying previouslyNot activated: When the outside temperature falls below approx. + 3C, an audible alarm is heard.The outside temperature is displayed. When the turn indicator level is pressed, the display changes toanother set of information.

1.11 Car Memory - Audio /Video

Basic-Interface-phone, mobile-phone-type - Nokia 3110 - Siemens S10 The mobile-phone-type can be changed over during an equipment upgrade.

New Generation Radio, Key Selective - activated

- not activatedWhen activated, the last audio settings for the particular driver are restored, including audio source(radio, cartridge, CD) and the radio frequency.


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GAL-TCUI - 30 km/h - 48 km/h - 56 km/h Speed threshold for when the volume is increased.

1.12 Car Memory - Park Distance Contro l

Volume in the back - gradates 1 (quiet) - gradates 2 - gradates 3 - gradates 4 - gradates 5 - gradates 6 (loud) The volume of the acoustic signal can be changed.Volume in graduate 1: quietVolume in graduate 6: loud

Power-up message in the back - activated- not activated

Acoustic power-up message when inserting the reverse gear (PDC activation).

2.1 Key Memory Central locking

Automatic locking after starting[/b]- activated- not activatedWhen activated and the car is unlocked using the key remote, the vehicle is locked automatically whenit starts. The car doors can be opened from the inside For a setting that is effective when the car isunlocked using the key (and not the remote), see 1.2 Car MEMORY - to central locking.

Unlock radio - rear window - boot This enables the the boot or back window to be opened when the unlock key of the remote control ispressed.

Selective central locki ng - activated- not activatedWhen activated, only the drivers door is unlocked the first time the unlock button of the remote control

is pressed. The second time it is pressed, the other doors are unlocked. For a setting that is effectivewhen the car is unlocked using the key (and not the remote), see 1.2 Car MEMORY - to centrallocking.

2.2 Key Memory - Heating/climate/ventilation

fan speed adjustment - raise - normal - lower The normal fan speed in automatic mode can be raised or lowered.

Ventilation - open flaps in heating phase - yes - no The ventilation flaps are opened or closed during the heating phase.Transfer to third parties, even in part, is prohibited!

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PDC Const ruc tion Units Nr. 010-200917.05.2009 01:22, Seite 1 von 1

The Park Distance Control system in the E39 consists of the 4 sensors in the rear bumper,the PDC-controller and the PDC-beeper.

The PDC-Controller is in the boot over the batteries.

Expanded view of the individual components:

- table only i n german available -

Unfortunately, the PDC-system is very fragile and the sensors are easily damaged. Whenthey are damaged, no error messages are registered in the error memory. Your dealer can

only manually test which sensors are not working, and then replace them.Transfer to third parties, even in part, is prohibited!

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BMW-Fahrzeuge- E38, E39, X5 -

Cooling-system Air ing i t out the right way!

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ATTENTION:Vehicles with residual heat storage must be aired out and the vehicle must be connected to the DIS.This can be done by your BMW dealer.While the system is aired out, special Valves and the make-up water pump are required withoutthese, the system cannot be aired out.

Procedure:

1. While the radiator is cool after working on the system, loosen but do not completelyremove the radiator cap. Prevent the excessive leakage of the cooling agent from theheader tank.

2. Start the engine.3. Set the heating to maximum temperature.4. Set the fan speed to low. Thus the heating valves are opened and the make-up water

pump is running.5. With the engine running, give the accelerator three to four quick stabs so the engine

revs to approx 4500 5000 rpm to flush the engine cooling circuit.6. Do not leave the engine running longer than approx. 30 seconds, so that the cooling

agent does not warm up and expand.7. If the coolant level drops, then fill the radiator up to the maximum level.8. Leave the cap on, start the engine and warm it up until the thermostat opens.9. Control the coolant level, ensuring that the system stays cool - the system works with

positive pressure (!), thus the boiling point can be advanced to 120 oC, whichpositively affects the engine characteristic. Thus have faith and be careful.

Also consider the different remarks of the header tank:

Transparent header tank:Exercise caution when checking the coolant level and ensure the system is no longerhot. Removing the radiator cap while the radiator is very hot releases hot steam athigh pressure and may lead to injury. The coolant temperature must not exceed30C. If it goes over 30C, then let the engine cool to the ambient temperature, and ifnecessary, fill up the cooling agent up to the maximum level and monitor the coolantlevel ( see marking at the header tank ).Note: The container marking indicates the level of liquid with approx. 20C.

Black header tank:Exercise caution when checking the coolant level and ensure the system is no longerhot. Removing the radiator cap while the radiator is very hot releases hot steam athigh pressure and may lead to injury. The coolant temperature must not exceed30C. If it goes over 30C, then let the engine cool to the ambient temperature, and ifnecessary, fill up the cooling agent up to the maximum level and monitor the coolantlevel ( the ball at the float needle is in one level with the upper edge of the header tank ).Note: The container marking indicates the level of liquid with approx. 20C.


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Rear view cameraInstalling in a E39 Touring

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If you have an E39 Touring without PDC, it may be an alternative to install a rear viewcamera system for the same or lower costs.

What you need:Rear view cameraControllerCables for the systemtracer for boot2 Mounting plates (for several BMW-series)

The only problem is that there is no special mounting plate for the E39, but the systemincludes 2 plates for other models (may be X5). You have to rework the mounting plate forthe camera and the tracer for the E39. Not much joy, but possible. NOTE: both of the plates

cannot be ordered separately. These part are not listed separately in the catalogue, soplease handle with care while working on it.Building a plate from scratch is quite difficult, so refitting an existing plate should be theeasier way.

Tip:These instructions are aimed towards beginners only. The fundamental execution of theinstallation is in the BMWinstallation instructions, included with the system purchased.

Akternatively, they may be available from your dealer.Further down, there is information how to fix the problem while activating the NTSC-Videoexitadded.The instructions only describes the installation of the camera in a vehicle, which includes theTV-function (by the factory).The description refers up to the model E39 Touring, but can may apply (not the mechanicalworks) to other models.

Installation:

The installation itself may be quite simple for the E39 Touring.The lining of the boot can be loosened easily (after the removal of the tool kit) with 8 screwsdirectly at the lining and 2 screws under the cover of the closing mechanism of thewindowpane. The cover of this closing mechanism is only fixed with plastic noses in metalstaples and can be loosened carefully.The lining of the boot also has 2 plastic clips positioned right and left on the outside (like in thelinings from the doors) , they can be loosened more easily by a quick jerk.

Also you can lever off the lowest putting nose from both lateral inside panels of the boot, thiswill help in taking off the loosened lining. But there is no need to do this. If you will install itagain, you should do this!

In order to shift the set of cables to the roof range, the outside lining must only be removedon the left side of the boot. This is as it were fastened with three plastic clips (recognisablefrom the outside as square cap).Either be very careful when loosening these parts, or just buy these three small articles forvery little money from the dealer. The parts break off easily, since the metal staples holdingthese peg-like clips are quite robust.(German Part-nr. clasp left side (black): 51 49 8 217 213, price only 0,75 - so get them before!!)

Note: 1 Use a broad screwdriver when levering off these plastic parts.


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2 Remove the side panels after taking the rubber coating of the lower visible screw (rubberstop of the windowpane).3 On the left hit a corner the boot is a cable entry. Here the set of cables for the rear viewcamera is to be fitted. However, ensure that the execution of the sealing is absolutely clean,so that no humidity can penetrate into the boot.4 For such sealing, welding repair volume made of rubber is suitable far better than anyinsulating tapes.5 For execution to the roof range, use levers to loosen the outermost left rest nose of theupper cover. With opened windowpane, the two screws of the cover of the cable entrybeside the hinge cover can be loosened with a Torx screwdriver. The cable entry is mountedtogether/connected by clips still at a page and can be removed completely. From there, pullout a cable hose from grooved rubber leads into the roof range.6 Now, remove first the cover of the left roof loudspeaker (on the right of and held on the leftof likewise with plastic noses been in the well-known metal staples and in front and in theback with noses easily under the roof sky). Carefully take off the four screws of theloudspeaker and the two leads (if necessary with pointed pliers), in order not to damage thewall plugs. After removal of the loudspeaker the cable entry of the above mentioned grooved

cable hose can be seen. Here one now finds two such hoses, check carefully to recognisewhich is the correct one.7 Begin to easily cut the correct hose in the car interior (thus loudspeaker cutout and cablesnot damaged!) and push the tension spring or a like from the inside to the outside. Thecables of the rear view camera can then be easily moved into the car interior.8 Here, the tension against the back-up lights can be reduced through the loudspeakercutout. As a result, the controller for the RFK and thus the RFK is activated. Seal the holeafter feeding the cable through front end.

9 From the loudspeaker cutout, the transfer of the cables takes place first again to the rear tothe body edge, where there is an oval, unused cable entry. Here, and then to the left vehicleside, lead the wiring harness under the sky roof (fasten with adhesive strips).

10 The sky roof must be solved for this in the rear range. It is here fastened to

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