1998 BMW 528i Section 6

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1 Central Locking and Anti-Theft
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A single unlock request from the driver's door with the FZV
key unlocks the driver's door only.
A second unlock request
unlocls the remaining doors and trunk. This feature can be
modified for individual users with the Key Memory capabil-
ities to activate all lock actuators simultaneously See Car
Memory
/ Key Memory later in this section.
Starting with 2000 models, the battery in the FZV ignition
Icey is recharged by the ignition switch ring antenna while
the ley is in the ignition switch.
Transmitter self-test (models to
1999)
Press buttons 1 and 2 at the same time. This starts ltey trans-
/ mitter self-test. Transmitter is OK when LED glows steadily
te{le"el for that particular key and illuminate an instrument
cluster message.
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If batteries are replaced within one minute of removal, it is
not necessary to
periorm initialization.
Tlie state of charge of key batteries has no effect on elec-
tronic immobilizer (EWS) function.
2
Remote key initialization
for one second. If LED fails to illuminate, try replacing ltey~
batteries.
The state of charge of key transmitter batteries is monitored
by the
GM. Once the voltage level of the transmitter drops be-
low
4.5volts, the LED no longersignals transmitteroperation.
Convenience opening, initialization and self-testing are no
lonaer ~ossible. The GM will store a fault indicatina low bat-
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In the accompanying illustration, the key is from a 1998 mod-
el. 2000 and later models are equipped with a different look-
ing
/ - Up to four keys can be coded to operate the same system
Initialize all key transmitters at the same time.

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Sunroof
Sunroof with glass roof panel, adjusting - -
< Slide sunroof liner back into roof cavity until approx. 70 mm
(2.75 in) is exposed.
Raise glass sunroof panel to vent position to expose rubber
gaiter (arrow).
- Working from center section of gaiter (arrow), carefully pull
gaiter off slotted mounting on sunroof glass panel.
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The gaiters tear easik
* Do not attempt to remove gaiters from lower edge of
sliding mechanism.
- With gaiters removed, three adjusting screws are visible at
front and rear of panel.
4 Sunroof panel is retained by three Torx screws (arrows) on
each side. To adjust sunroof height:
Loosen Torx screws until sunroof can just be moved.
- Push sunroof panel forward.
Push sunroof panel up or down until correct height is
achieved.
Reinstall sunroof gaiter.
Sunroof height adjustment specifications
Rear
Flush1 1 rnrn (0.04 in) higher than roof top
Front Flush
11 rnrn (0.04 in) lower than roof top
Tightening torque Sunroof panel to roof (Torx)
6 Nrn (4.4 in-lb)

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I Seat Belts
This section covers repairs to the following seat belts sys-
tems. See the table below.
IMultIple Restraint Systems I
Years
311 996 - 811 997
Multiple Restraint System electronics integrate seat belt op-
erations and
airbag deployment. Airbag repair information is
covered
in 721 Airbag System (SRS).
Troubleshooting
The seat belt reel should lock when driving quicltly through
curves,
during severe braking or in case of a collision. The au-
tomatic reel does not require any servicing and should never
be opened.
- In case of an accident, follow the seat belt troubleshooting
procedures presented
in the table below.
Troubleshooting procedures
Belt creased, unraveled, pinched, cut or
melted. Belt buckle or belt loclt plastic casing Repairs
Replace complete automatic
seat belt.
Also
checlt and replace, if necessary, seat
Problem
Damage to seat
belt.
worn, damaged or missing.
Seat belt bucltle is not ejected with spring
pressure when red button on seat belt loclt is
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Automatic belt soueaks when fastened or I~xcessive friction in belt guides. I Replace reel assembly.
Probable
cause
Accident in which bumper impact absorbers
were permanently deformed.
Seat belts aged or worn.
pressed.
Seat belt automatic reel does not lock when
pulled out suddenly.
Seat belt automatic reel jams when pulled
out.
Seat belt does not retract automatically
(see note below).
Automatic reel loose. Return sorino broken inside reel. belt mounting on car body and
seat belt
mounting on seat runner.
Replace complete automatic seat belt.
Seat belt
loclt mechanism worn or
damaged.
Tighten reel mounting bolt Replace reel assembly.
Replace seat belt lock.
Automatic reel defective.
Automatic reel loose. Return spring
broken inside reel.
Automatic reel loose.
Return spring brolten inside reel. Replace reel
assembly.
Tighten reel mounting
bolt.
Replace reel assembly.
Tighten reel mounting bolt. Replace reel assembly.
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Replace complete automatic seat belt.
Also check retaining bracket of belt
Seat belt
pyrotechnic tensioner triggered. Accident triggered pyrotechnic deployment.

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2 INDEX
Battery, starter, alternator
alternator (generator)
121-10
6-cylinder engine, removingi
installing 121-15
M62 engine 121-16
M62 TU engine (water cooled)
121-18
battery
121-5 charging 121-9
safety terminal 121-3
testing 121-5 charging system, troubleshooting
121-12
starter
121-1 9
6-cylinder engine, removingi instaliinq 121-20 . V-8 engine, rernovinglinsialiing
121-21
solenoid, removinglinstalling
121-23 troubleshooting 121-19
see also Maintenance
Bearing, wheel
see Front suspension
see also Rear suspension
Belts see Maintenance, drive belts
Blade, wiper
see Wipers and Washers
Blower motor see
A/C
BMW emblem
see Exterior trim
BMW special tools 010-18 see also special tools section at
beginning
of each repair group
Body dimensions 400-2
interior features
400-9 salety and security 400-7
Body side molding
see Exterior trim
Bonnet see Engine hood
Boot see Trunk
Brake fluid
020-24, 340-8
Brake fluid pressure sensor
340-30
Brakes
ABS, ASC or DSC system
300-12
component replacement 340-26
ASCIDSC switch
see Switches
bleeding
bralces 340-8
brake booster 340-1 9 bralce Dads. caiioers and rotors ,., 340-1 1
descriotion 300-10
e~ectrdnic brake & stability 300-11
light switch
see Switches
master cylinder
340-16 pariking brake 340-22
troubleshooting 340-5
Bulbs see Lights
Bumper
lront 510-6 height, adjusting 510-12
rear 510-9
Bus system
600-4
Camber
320-33
Camshaft
removingiinslaiiing
M52 engine 116-12
M52 TU
/ M54 engine 116-1 9 M62 engine 11 6-39
wear
116-6
Camshaft position sensors
see ignition system
Camshaft timing chain
adjusting M52 engine
117-22
M52 TU I M54 engine 117-43
M62 engine 117-79 removinglinstalling
M52 engine 117-26
M52TU 1 M54 engine 113-46.116-
28
M62 engine 117-66
Capacities, fluid
020.10
Car rnemorvlicev memorv . . 600-10
see also Centrai
lociking
Carbon canister, activated
see Fuel
tank
Caster
320-33
Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor 020-19
see also Exhaust system: exhaust
manilolds
Cautions
001-3
CD changer
650-4
Center bearing, driveshaft
see Driveshait
Center brake light
sedan
630-13
Center console
513-3
Centrai body electronics (ZKE 111)
600-6
Central locking
car memoryiey memory 515.12 general module iunctions 515-2
remote entry (FZV) 515-8
remote lkey initialization 515-10 single lociddouble ioclk 515-6
switch 515-4
Chain
see Camshaft liming chain
Characteristic map (electrically heated) thermostat
see Electrically heated thermostat
Charging system
see Battery, starter, alternator
Cluster see instruments
Clutch fluid see Maintenance
hydraulics
210-4
mechanical 210-9
switch
see Switches, pedal ciuster
variations
210.10
Codes, fault OED-1
Coil
see Ignition system
Coil spring
see Front suspension
see also Rear
suspe nsion