CENTRAL LOCKING PROBLEM

[Hennie van Wyngaardt]

HI GUYS
I HAVE GOT A E36 318IS
I HAVE SWAPPED MY 1996 TOYOTA HILUX FOR IT

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY CENTRAL LOCKING IT DOES NOT WANT TO WORK ON ANY OF MY DOORS IT PUTS THE ALARM ON AND THATS THAT I HAVE CHECKED ALL THE FUSES AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG CAN ANY ONE PLEASE HELP

ON THE PHOTO THE TOP BOX WITH THE WHITE PLUG IS GONE CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT THAT IS

 

[Truvalu]

HI GUYS
I HAVE GOT A E36 318IS
I HAVE SWAPPED MY 1996 TOYOTA HILUX FOR IT

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY CENTRAL LOCKING IT DOES NOT WANT TO WORK ON ANY OF MY DOORS IT PUTS THE ALARM ON AND THATS THAT I HAVE CHECKED ALL THE FUSES AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG CAN ANY ONE PLEASE HELP

ON THE PHOTO THE TOP BOX WITH THE WHITE PLUG IS GONE CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT THAT IS

Welcome here!!

No shouting allowed please!!!

 

[Hennie van Wyngaardt]

Sorry my caps lock was on

 

[Truvalu]

Sorry my caps lock was on

Welcome again Hennie...

I am sure you wil get the answer you need here.

I cannot for some reason view your pics.

Please post some pics of your car as well.

There are a lot of very knowledgeable specialists and lovers of these amazing vehicles on this forum you will see...

 

[Hennie van Wyngaardt]

 

[StK]

The module with the white plug going in shouldn't concern the central locking what does though is the module just below it with the green/yellow and black plugs going into as that is your ZKE module also known as a GM5 module however the most likely suspect for central locking woes is the loom that goes into the bootlid...You need to pull the sheath back and check for any broken wires there as this is a very common problem.Then we can move forward from there :thumbsup: I am not saying there is not an issue with the ZKE but it is best to start with the common things first

 

[Hennie van Wyngaardt]

i have already done that yesterday and found some open wires i have replays-ed the wires

 

[Hennie van Wyngaardt]

Do i need to get a new key or get the key recoded if i install a new central locking module

 

[Coisman]

imp:
Hennie, welcome. :wave:
If you really struggle to get the problem identified, :thinking:
try calling up your nearest bmw approved workshop or dealership.
Maybe they will be willing to help you identify the problem free of charge. :thumb:
I know for a fact Leo Haese here in gauteng, Pretoria is always willing to help.
Good luck mate. :thumbsup:

 

[Hennie van Wyngaardt]

the thing is the nearest bmw approved workshop or dealership is about 300km away

 

[Coisman]

the thing is the nearest bmw approved workshop or dealership is about 300km away

OUCH!!!
Well, I am sure there is someone on this forum that can help you.
Once again, good luck, it's never nice when one has problems with his car.

 

[StK]

Do i need to get a new key or get the key recoded if i install a new central locking module

No...Only if you replace the EWS module AFAIK

 

[Hennie van Wyngaardt]

If i repays the GM5 module with a GM4 module will that work

 

[Hendry]

If i repays the GM5 module with a GM4 module will that work

Hi Hennie ,

I have a similiar problem with my 320d 2003 , on a hot day ( not everytime though) something happens And then the remote wont work to unlock or lock the doors. I can hear the clicking sound but nothing happens . Only to find out that there is 2 relays in the Gm5 module that controls these functions , and on a very hot \ cold day they are not working properly. I will be taking mine out this weekend and changing the relays to see if it solves the problem , but as far as my research goes this will solve the prob.

The dealers do not sell these relays lose , and a new Gm5 is about R5800 . So if it works it will be much cheaper to repair the unit. As soon as I know I will let you know what happened.
Hendry

 

[[email protected]]

If i repays the GM5 module with a GM4 module will that work

Hi Hennie ,

I have a similiar problem with my 320d 2003 , on a hot day ( not everytime though) something happens And then the remote wont work to unlock or lock the doors. I can hear the clicking sound but nothing happens . Only to find out that there is 2 relays in the Gm5 module that controls these functions , and on a very hot \ cold day they are not working properly. I will be taking mine out this weekend and changing the relays to see if it solves the problem , but as far as my research goes this will solve the prob.

The dealers do not sell these relays lose , and a new Gm5 is about R5800 . So if it works it will be much cheaper to repair the unit. As soon as I know I will let you know what happened.
Hendry

Hi guys.

I was just curious to know where you found the relays for your GM5 units.
I have a 2005 330ci convertible and the relays have quite an unusual pin setup.
I am based in DBN and went to A1 radio who is the best as far as I know and they say they have never seen a relay like mine.

Any suggestions?

 

[LordPhoenix]

Check your fuses, mine did that exact same thing, was a blown fuse.

 

[Dr Evil]

If i repays the GM5 module with a GM4 module will that work

Hi Hennie ,

I have a similiar problem with my 320d 2003 , on a hot day ( not everytime though) something happens And then the remote wont work to unlock or lock the doors. I can hear the clicking sound but nothing happens . Only to find out that there is 2 relays in the Gm5 module that controls these functions , and on a very hot \ cold day they are not working properly. I will be taking mine out this weekend and changing the relays to see if it solves the problem , but as far as my research goes this will solve the prob.

The dealers do not sell these relays lose , and a new Gm5 is about R5800 . So if it works it will be much cheaper to repair the unit. As soon as I know I will let you know what happened.
Hendry

Hi guys.

I was just curious to know where you found the relays for your GM5 units.
I have a 2005 330ci convertible and the relays have quite an unusual pin setup.
I am based in DBN and went to A1 radio who is the best as far as I know and they say they have never seen a relay like mine.

Any suggestions?

i had my relays replaced by Combined electronics, those are specific relays you need, you can buy them off ebay as well. Google bmw gm5, should come up with a site of guy that sells them, here explains what the various symptoms are as well

Sent from my HTC One X using my finger

 

[[email protected]]

If i repays the GM5 module with a GM4 module will that work

Hi Hennie ,

I have a similiar problem with my 320d 2003 , on a hot day ( not everytime though) something happens And then the remote wont work to unlock or lock the doors. I can hear the clicking sound but nothing happens . Only to find out that there is 2 relays in the Gm5 module that controls these functions , and on a very hot \ cold day they are not working properly. I will be taking mine out this weekend and changing the relays to see if it solves the problem , but as far as my research goes this will solve the prob.

The dealers do not sell these relays lose , and a new Gm5 is about R5800 . So if it works it will be much cheaper to repair the unit. As soon as I know I will let you know what happened.
Hendry

Hi guys.

I was just curious to know where you found the relays for your GM5 units.
I have a 2005 330ci convertible and the relays have quite an unusual pin setup.
I am based in DBN and went to A1 radio who is the best as far as I know and they say they have never seen a relay like mine.

Any suggestions?

i had my relays replaced by Combined electronics, those are specific relays you need, you can buy them off ebay as well. Google bmw gm5, should come up with a site of guy that sells them, here explains what the various symptoms are as well

Sent from my HTC One X using my finger

Decided that im gonna try find a friend with a 330ci and try swopping the rear view mirror first as the FZV Amp is in there and may be faulty.

gonna replace relays as a last resort.

thanks for the in-put so far