2003 BMW X5 ZKE

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ACTUATOR MOTOR CONTROL
There are two motors incorporated in each actuator that provide two separate functions:
•Single lock/unlock function. This motor controls the mechanical lock mechanism
when the central lock button is pressed to single lock the vehicle. The mechanism is
locked at this point but can by opened from the interior by pulling an interior door handle
twice or by pressing the central lock button again. When single lock function is
activated, the fuel filler flap actuator is not locked.
•Double lock/unlock function. This motor is activated only when the vehicle is locked
from the outside at the driver’s door lock with a key or when the GM receives a lock
request from the FZV system. In this case the double lock motor is activated
simultaneously with the single lock motor. The function of the double lock motor is to
mechanically offset an internal rod disabling it from unlocking the vehicle from the
interior. This prevents the doors from being unlocked by any means except from an
unlock request at the driver’s door, the FZV remote key or via central lock button.
• Continuous locking/unlocking will initiate a timed arrest of the locking system. The GM counts
each time the locks are actuated. After approximately 12 cycles, the timed arrest is active.
The timed arrest is deactivated one actuator cycle for every 8 seconds until the counter is
reset to 0. The timed arrest is overridden if a crash signal is received from the MRS III.

All door lock actuators and the fuel filler flap actuator are controlled directly by the GM via
four internal load relays. The drivers door lock actuator has a separate circuit for the
selective unlocking feature.
If this feature is disabled by key memory encoding, the driver’s door lock actuator selective
unlock circuit is activated simultaneously with the balance of the motors during unlock.
CONTROL DURING DOUBLE LOCK:
CONTROL DURING SINGLE LOCK:
SELECTIVE SINGLE LOCK
- CONTROL - SWITCHED POWER -
SINGLE LOCK CONTROL
- SWITCHED POWER -
GROUND
DOUBLE LOCK CONTROL
-SWITCHED POWER-
FUEL
FILLER
FLAP
LEFT
REAR
DOORRIGHT
REAR
DOORPASS.
DOORDRIVER’S
DOOR
SELECTIVE SINGLE UNLOCK
- SWITCHED GROUND -
SINGLE UNLOCK CONTROL
- SWITCHED GROUND -
UNLOCK CONTROL
- SWITCHED POWER -
DOUBLE LOCK CONTROL
-GROUND-
FUEL
FILLER
FLAP
LEFT
REAR
DOORRIGHT
REAR
DOORPASS.
DOORDRIVER’S
DOOR
SELECTIVE SINGLE LOCK
- CONTROL - SWITCHED POWER -
SINGLE LOCK CONTROL
- SWITCHED POWER -
GROUND
NOT ACTIVE
FUEL
FILLER
FLAP
LEFT
REAR
DOORRIGHT
REAR
DOORPASS.
DOORDRIVER’S
DOOR
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CONTROL DURING SINGLE UNLOCK:

TAILGATE CONTROL
The tailgate can be opened from the following locations:
• Exterior tailgate switch pad above the license plate
• Interior remote tailgate button
• FZV radio key
The remote tailgate button is locked out when the GM
detects a vehicle speed signal > 4 MPH via the K-bus.
The switch has been incorporated into the SZM.
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LOWER TAILGATE COMPONENTS
BOWDEN CABLES
LATCH POSTS
LATCH MECHANISMS
LOWER TAILGATE
LATCH ACTUATOR
ACTUATOR
MOUNTING PLATE
LOWER TAILGATE
ACTUATOR SWITCH
UPPER TAILGATE
LATCH POST
CABLE
LEVER
TAILGATE LOCK ACTUATORS
Each tailgate has a separate latching/actuator system. The upper tailgate actuator must first be
activated open before the lower tailgate actuator can be operated (program logic).
When closed, the tailgate actuator position switch provides a ground signal to the GM
signifying a "closed tailgate". This switch also serves as the tailgate open signal to
automatically switch the interior lights on.
The lower tailgate actuator operates a lever which pulls two bowden cables to unlatch the
outboard mounted latch mechanisms. The upper and lower latch mechanisms can also be
manually unlatched for if electrical malfunction occurs (refer to complete vehicle section).

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CENTRAL LOCKING BUTTON
The central lock button in the center console
provides a momentary ground input signal to the
GM.
• This input initiates a single lock for each door
and the trunk.
• The fuel filler flap remains unlocked for
refueling purposes.
• If a door is manually opened while centrally
locked, the remaining doors stay locked.
The opened door can be re-locked when closed by manually locking or pushing the central
button twice. This allows the locks of the remaining doors to be re-synchronized again.
As an additional safety feature, the central lock button input also unlocks a double locked
system. Pressing the button returns the system to central lock (single) position, allowing
the doors to be opened when the interior door handles are opened twice. This feature was
also added to other ZKE systems during the 1999 model year.
CRASH SIGNALLING
The Multiple Restraint System (MRS III) provides a switched signal to the GM in the event
of an accident. The signal is an output function of the MRS control module and becomes
active when MRS determines a crash has occurred.
When active, the GM unlocks the door lock actuators, switches on the interior lights and
signals the LCM III via the K bus to activate the hazard warning flashers.
Once the crash signal is active, the GM will not respond to lock requests from the system
until the ignition switch is cycled or a front door is opened.

REMOTE RF (KEYLESS) ENTRY
The X5 keyless entry system’s operation is carried over from the E38/E39. However, the
FZV key has undergone considerable redesign.
• The remote key receiver is part of
the antenna amplifier and is
installed in the center of the top
section of the tailgate.
The receiver produces a digital
signal based on the transmitter
command and sends it to the GM
for processing.
The GM then carries out all remote
lock system, window/sunroof
convenience closing features and
DWA arming/disarming functions.
• The frequency at which the key transmits the radio signal to the antenna amplifier is 315
MHz.
• The system is also used to convey the key identification number being used to
lock/unlock the vehicle. This is a requirement of the Key Memory feature covered further
on in this manual.
GM III
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GM III

MODEL YEAR 2000 FZV KEY
Visual Changes:
• New appearance with blue and white BMW roundel.
• New button arrangement (larger buttons) with sequential operation (enhanced operating
convenience)
• Rechargeable battery replaces replaceable batteries. Charged by EWS ring antenna.
• The key housing is encapsulated and can not be opened.
• The LED has been omitted.
• Key will be used in E46, E38 and E39 vehicles.
Features of the keyless entry system include:
• Up to 4 radio-control keys can be operated in conjunction with one vehicle.
• Locking/unlocking of doors, tailgate,
fuel filler lid.
• Selective unlocking of driver’s door (as
with key in lock)
• Arming/dis-arming of DWA alarm system
(if equipped).
• Remote unlocking of the tailgate only.
• Comfort opening of windows and
sunroof
• Interior lighting activation (search mode).
• Panic mode alarm activation..
• Automatic correction for up to 1000
erroneous activation signals.
• Low transmitter battery fault code
storage in the GM.
• An EEPROM is used to store the key
data.
• Keys delivered with a four color label
sheet containing four different colored
labels for each of the four possible FZV
keys.
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REMOTE KEY INITIALIZATION
The initialization of the FZV keys is required to establish the Lock/Unlock signal
synchronization with the GM. The initialization procedure provides the GM with a key
identification number and a “rolling code” for each key. If the initialization is not performed,
the GM will not respond to the key signals.
Up to 4 remote keys can be initialized. They must be initialized at the same time. Key
initialization is only possible with the vehicle unlocked.
Procedure:
1. Close all doors and have all keys available.
2. Using key number 1, turn the ignition switch
to KL R, then switch off within 5 seconds and
remove the first key.
3. Within 30 seconds of turning the ignition
switch to “off” Press and holdthe arrow
button.
4. While holding the arrow button, press and
release(“tap”) the roundel button three
timeswithin 10 seconds.
5. Release both buttons. The GM will
immediately lock and unlock the doors
signaling a successful initialization.
6. If additional keys need to be initialized repeat
steps 3 - 5 within 30 seconds.
7. Switching the ignition to KL R completes the initialization.
SERVICE NOTE:The key memory function of the GM responds to the key identification
number of each key. If the keys are not initialized in the same order prior to initialization, the
key memory function activated by the keys will not be assigned correctly.
Always initialize the keys in the same order.
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