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Tilt Sensor (Liquid Type - E38/E39 to 97 MY): The Tilt Sensor consists of a conductive
liquid chamber, a processor board and metal probes (located in the luggage compartment).
The probes are submersed in the liquid and produce a resistance value dependent on the
tilt of the sensor (angle of vehicle). This resistance value becomes the static point when the
DWA System is armed.
If the vehicle is jacked-up or lifted,
the angle of the liquid changes
producing a change in the resis-
tance value. The sensor recog-
nizes this change and signals the
GM to activate the DWA alarm.
The resets at the new angle. This
allows the DWA to remain armed
and re-activate the alarm if the
vehicle is moved again.
As with the interior sensor, the tilt sensor is also switched OFF when the vehicle is locked
two times within ten seconds. The LED will flash one time for confirmation. This allows the
sensor to be switched OFF for transportation purposes.
Tilt Sensor (Electronic Type from 98 MY): Located in the luggage comparment area,
the tilt sensor is an electronic sensing device with the sole purpose of monitoring the vehi-
cle's parked angle when DWA is armed.
The sensor requires three signal wires to func-
tion:
• KL 30 - Constant battery voltage
• Signal "STDWA"; switched ground input sig-
nal provided by the GM indicating DWA
armed/disarmed status.
The tilt sensor is used as a splice location for
the STDWA signal to the Siren and UIS int-
erior protection sensor.
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• Signal "NG"; switched ground output signal provided to the GM. The signal is used for
two purposes,
1. As a momentary acknowledgment that the tilt sensor received STDWA and is cur-
rently monitoring the vehicle angle.
2. If the tilt sensor detects a change in the vehicle's angle when DWA is armed, signal
NG is switched to inform the GM to activate the siren.
When the tilt sensor receives the STDWA signal from the GM it memorizes the vehicle's
parked angle. The angle of the vehicle is monitored by the solid state electronics. Once
armed, if the angle changes, the tilt sensor provides a switched ground signal to the GM
to activate DWA.
As with the interior sensor, the tilt sensor is also switched OFF when the vehicle is locked
two times within ten seconds. The LED will flash one time for confirmation. This allows the
sensor to be switched OFF for transportation purposes.
Glass Breakage Sensors (Early E38 - before FIS Sensor): The door windows (includ-
ing the rear quarter glass wire loop) are monitored by inductive sensors mounted on the
inside of the door behind the trim panel. A closed window is recognized by a magnetic plate
on the glass lining up with the sensor.
If the glass is broken, the plate falls away and the signal from the sensor changes and the
GM will activate the alarm.
Alarm Siren: The alarm siren is mounted in the rear wheel well, behind the inner wheel
housing cover (early E38 used an alarm horn). The E53 alarm siren is located in the left side
of the engine compartment.
The siren contains electronic circuitry for producing the warn-
ing tone when the alarm is triggered. The siren also contains a
rechargeable battery that is used to power the siren when the
alarm is triggered.
The rechargeable battery will allow the siren to sound if it or the
vehicle’s battery is disconnected. The siren battery is
recharged, from the vehicle’s battery, when the alarm is not in
the armed state.
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Principle of Operation
DWA Arming/Disarming
• The DWA is armed every time the vehicle is locked from the outside with the door lock
cylinder or FZV key.
• The DWA LED flashes as an acknowledgment along with the exterior lights and a
momentary chirp from the siren.
• The GM monitors all required input signals for closed status (door closed, luggage com-
partment closed, etc.) The inputs must be in a closed status for a minimum of 3 sec-
onds for the GM to include them as an activation component. If after 3 seconds any
input signal not in the closed status is excluded (this is acknowledged by the DWA LED)
preventing false alarm activations. The hood switch can be “lifted” to the service posi-
tion to test the alarm with the hood open.
• If the DWA is armed a second time within 10 seconds, the tilt sensor and interior pro-
tection sensor are excluded as alarm activation components. This function is useful if
the vehicle is transported on a train or flat bed truck to prevent false alarm activations.
• While armed, the trunk can be opened with out the alarm being triggered as follows:
- If opened with the trunk remote button via the FZV, the GM prevents the alarm from
activating. (This feature is customizable under the Car Memory function).
- If opened with the key at the trunk lock cylinder the trunk key position switch sig-
nals the GM and in the same manner prevents the alarm from activating.
In either case, when the trunk is returned to the closed position, it is no longer con-
sidered as an activation signal.
Panic Mode Operation: When the trunk button is pressed and held, the GM is signaled
to activate the siren for the Panic Mode. The panic mode is function with either an armed
or disarmed DWA system.
Emergency Disarming: Emergency disarming occurs automatically if a key is used to turn
the ignition switch on and the EWS accepts it. The EWS signals the GM to unlock the doors
and deactivate the DWA.
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Alarm Indication
When the alarm is triggered, the siren will sound for 30 seconds. At the same time the low
beam headlights (high beams on Xenon equipped vehicles) and four way flashers for 5 min-
utes. The GM signals the LCM via the bus system to flash the lights.
Following an alarm activation, the system will reset and activate again if further tampering
occurs.
DWA LED Status:
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DWA STATUS DWA LED CONDITION
Disarmed OFF
Armed Continual slow flash
Armed with one or more monitored Rapid flash for 10 seconds,
inputs not in closed position then continual slow flash.
(ie: trunk not fully closed, etc)
Alarm activated Rapid flash for 5 minutes,
then continual slow flash.
Rearmed in less then 10 seconds. ON for 1 second
Disarmed after activated alarm Rapid flash for 10 seconds,
then OFF.

Power Windows/Sunroof
Purpose of the System
The features of the power windows and sunroof system include:
• One-touch operation in both directions (up/
down) on all four windows.
• The cable design window regulator is used
for all windows.
• Anti-trap detection is through the use of the
pressure sensitive finger guard.
• The control of the front window motors is
carried out in the respective door modules.
• The control of the rear windows is carried
out in the GM III.
• The switch block/module on the driver’s
door panel controls all four windows and the
rear window lock out feature.
System Components
- with the Principle of Operation
The signals from the switch block pass through
the driver’s door via the P-Bus and on to the
GM III and passengers door module.
Each window switch has four positions.
Two for the standard mode of operation:
• Push to first detent and hold to raise/lower
the window (1).
Two for the one-touch mode:
• Push to second detent and quickly release
(quick strike) to automatically raise/lower
the window (2).
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Rear Windows
Lock Out
Switch

All window operations signals are digital inputs to the door module and GM III.
• Comfort closing/opening of the windows from the driver’s lock cylinder. The remote key
provides opening only.
• When the ignition key is in accessory or “on” position press the switch to open or close
the windows. Window operation is possible with the ignition switched off until a front
door is opened or 16 minutes (maximum) has elapsed.
• Window load switching is through relays. The front window control relays are located in
the door modules, the rear window relays are in the GM III. The GM III monitors the cur-
rent draw for end limit position. The maximum run time for the window motors is limit-
ed to 6 seconds in the one-touch mode. This allows the motors to be switched off if the
end limit load sensing fails.
E53 Style Window Switches:The E53 power window switch design is a push - pull type
switch. Each switch provides the GM with the coded ground signaling strategy as previous
two wire switches.
Pushing a switch to the first detent and holding
provides
a single ground signal on one wire
requesting the GM to operate the window
motor in the down direction.
When released, the ground signal is removed
and the window motor stops.
Momentarily pushing the switch to the second
detent and releasing provides
an additional
ground signal on the second wire requesting
the “one touch mode”, operating the window
motor automatically.
The motor runs the window down until it reach-
es the end stop.
The switch functions in the same manner for
the upward run of the window motor but the
ground signal sequencing is reversed.
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Power Window Motors: The window motors are mounted on the cable regulators. The
window motor control circuit consists of two wires for operating the motor in both direc-
tions.
The motors are activated by relays in the GM of door
modules (front doors). The relays provide either power
or ground depending on the direction of window travel.
The GM controls the polarity of the motor based on a
request to run the window (window switch,
Convenience Opening/ Closing).
The windows are run to the limit stops which is detect-
ed by an amperage increase in the control circuit.
Additionally, the window run cycle is limited to a 6-8
second duration if in case the amperage increase is not
detected or there is a malfunction with the regulator.
Window Motor Limit Stop Function: If the windows are run up and down continuously
a limit stop function is activated to prevent the window motors from overheating. The GM
monitors the number of times the window motors are activated. Each cycle is counted and
stored in memory.
If the repetitive window activation (up/down) exceeds one minute, the GM deactivates the
internal relays and disregards any further input requests. The GM provides motor activation
after a short duration but not for the full one minute monitoring cycle. Over time, the GM
slowly reverses the stored count of activation until the stored number equals 0.
Convenience Opening/Closing: The GM provides 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 cylinder. 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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Sunroof
Purpose of the System
When the ignition key is in accessory or “on”
position press the switch or slide it to the desired
direction to lift (2), open (1) or close the sunroof.
When lifting, the headliner retracts several inch-
es. The sunroof can continue to operate after
the ignition has been switched off as long as one
of the front doors has not been opened.
Mechanically, the sunroofs are similar in design.
Some vehicles are equipped with the steel roof
while others are equipped with the glass (moon)
roof.
The anti-trap feature of the sunroof uses a hall
sensor to detect obstructions while the sunroof
is closing. The initialization procedure must be
carried out to allow the sunroof to operate in the
opening direction and allow the anti-trap feature
to function.
The anti-trap is shut down 4mm
prior to full closed and during the tilt closing
function.
System Components
Sunroof Switch:Mounted in the sunroof motor trim cover, the switch provides coded
ground signals for system operation. The following signals are generated over three wires:
• Rest position.
• Slide open request (press and hold switch - first detent of
open position).
• Automatic slide open request (press further to second
detent and release).
• Tilt open (press and hold).
• Slide close request (press and hold switch - first detent of
close direction).
• Automatic slide close request (press further to second
detent and release).
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