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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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The key data is stored in a transponder chip. The transponder chip is a wireless read and
write  EEPROM.  It  is  powered  via  the  ring  coil  at  the  steering  lock.  Power  is  applied  elec-
tromagnetically when the key is in the ignition switch from KL R.
The power supply is used both for data transfer as well as for charging the battery. This has
been made possible by new development of the transponder chip.
As with previous systems, every press of an FZV key also provides the battery charge con-
dition. When the FZV electronics receives a low power condition message three successive
times,  the  GM  sets  a  fault  indicating  a  low  battery  within  a  specific  key.  The  LCM  is  also
informed via the bus system and alerts the driver via an instrument cluster matrix message.
If the battery is recharged (used operate car), the fault will be automatically deleted when
five successive messages are received indicating a charged battery condition.
The battery has no affect on the EWS III communication function!
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Rear Window Roller Sunblind Operation
The roller sunblind is activated by momentarily pressing and releasing (one touch) the sun-
blind rocker switch in the SZM. The SZM activates the motor in the appropriate direction.
The SZM switches the motor off when the motor amperage increases indicating the blind
has reached the end of its intended travel.
Fault Monitoring: The SZM continually monitors the motor drive amperage loads to deter-
mine jamming or blockages. If current values exceed preset values, the motor is switched
off immediately.
Faults are stored in the SZM for opens or shorts in the motor or motor’s wiring circuit. The
SZM also provides diagnostic requests to monitor the switch input status via the DISplus/
MoDiC.
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Servotronic (E38 only)
Purpose of the System
The  servotronic  steering  system  is  based  on  a  conventional  power  assisted  steering  sys-
tem.  An  additional  electro-hydraulic  solenoid  and  oil  passageways  are  added  to  the  con-
ventional worn and roller type steering box. The GM monitors the vehicle’s road speed and
regulates  an  electro-hydraulic  solenoid.  The  servotronic  steering  system  provides  the  fol-
lowing:    
• A light steering effort at low speeds and while parking.
• Increased steering effort as road speed increases.
The "Direct Hydraulic Reaction" provided by the system allows the frictional forces between
the front wheels and road surface to be transmitted to the driver. This allows the driver to
make a better judgment in regard to the driving conditions.
This principle of direct hydraulic reaction can be used with the servotronic system because
of the spool valves that are already used with the worm and roller steering box.
Refer to ST056 Chassis Dynamics for further “mechanical” details of Servotronic. 
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System Components
Electro-Hydraulic  Solenoid: The  solenoid  regulates  the
amount  of  power  steering  assist  for  the  servotronic  system.  It
contains a needle valve that can restrict oil flow. When current
is  applied,  the  needle  valve  closes  against  spring  pressure  to
restrict the oil flow.
With maximum current applied, the valve is closed. This is the
condition of the valve for slow speed driving and parking.
Without  current  applied,  the  needle  valve  is  held  open  by
spring  pressure.  This  is  the  condition  of  the  solenoid  during
higher driving speeds.
Electro-Hydraulic  Solenoid  Control: The  GM  monitors  the  road  speed  input  and  sup-
plies the electro-hydraulic solenoid with power. The road speed signal “A” is supplied from
the IKE  (and K-Bus) on E38 vehicles and from the DSC Control Module on E39/E53 vehi-
cles.
The  solenoid  is  pulse  width  modulated  for  control  and  varies  the  amount  of  assist  based
on  the  road  speed.  The  maximum  assist  is  available  while  parking  and  driving  at  slow
speeds.
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