BMW E36 ews problem

[bjazz]

Hi, I am new to this. The computer was stolen from my 1995 318ti. Dealer told me to buy a used DME and tow the car to them to program it. After buying two DME's, they said this model is equiped with EWS and, have to buy a new DME. A new one is a about $1200, and I don't have the money to buy it.
Does any body Knows a way around EWSII system? I don't care for EWS system, just want to start the car.

[zx7rhitch]

Im not positive I think you can cut wire 66 to get past it but Im not 100% sure on that Im sure someone here has though

[Gene1219]

Which two DME's did you buy (what's the numbers and label color?) In my 94 I put a 95 engine and wiring harness in -no cut wires to disable the ews. However I'm using a 94' dme in which it has the same motronic version yet without the ews. Maybe if you can get your hands on a red label 0261203282 you should try that. Just keep in mind that there are two versions, an auto and manual. There is a three digit code on the bosch label to tell the difference

[jazfe]

I have a 95 318is but the DME is a 95 318ti. Took it to a BMW (not dealer) mechanic and had the dme and ews synchronized, works great. Might try an independent mechanic.

[toysmogul]

Or you can do it the ghetto way, i.e. use the key to unlock the steering and tranny, but use a screw driver to turn the switch.

[jazfe]

Oh man, now you tell me. I could have save a couple ben jam ins.

[m2pc]

Or you can do it the ghetto way, i.e. use the key to unlock the steering and tranny, but use a screw driver to turn the switch.

And this defeats EWS how??? EWS is an electronic immobilizer. Unless the serial # in the key transponder matches that in the ECU, the biggest screwdriver in the world won't get the car to start.

I see no reason why the dealer can't sync your key to the new ECU. They have the tools to do this; all that needs be done is the serial # in the ECU needs to be matched to the key and you're set. I think someone's trying to rip you off and get you to buy their $1,200 OEM DME.

[fiveayam]

If you have the correct DME, it can be reporgrammed to agree with the EWS. My mechanic did this for me about 6 months ago. As m2pc stated, a brand new DME is not your only solution.

[bjazz]

Thanks guys. I think the best option is to buy a 1994 DME, since it is not equiped with ews. I orderd one for $100, from car-part.com. Waiting to get and try it. will post the result.

[fiveayam]

I don't think that will work. Or at least there is more involved than swapping the dme unit.

[Gene1219]

I don't think that will work. Or at least there is more involved than swapping the dme unit.

It should work. (as said earlier I have 95 m42 w 95 harness running a 94 red label computer.)


Thanks guys. I think the best option is to buy a 1994 DME, since it is not equiped with ews. I orderd one for $100, from car-part.com. Waiting to get and try it. will post the result.

That's a really good price. Good luck

[fiveayam]

It should work. (as said earlier I have 95 m42 w 95 harness running a 94 red label computer.)

Sorry. I should have read your earlier post more carefully.

[bjazz]

I am glad to report that, it works. Using a DME which is not programed with EWSII,will start the car.

[tntbmw]

how do you know the dme is ews ?