Position of EWS module in an 2004 E53 4.4

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:59 am

I have tried the next to useless search function and it just returns nothing. I am trying to find the EWS Module in my 2004 E53 4.4. I removed the panel under the steering column and found as much as the search engine found. Can someone please tell me where the heck to find the thing before I set it on fire. This car is really trying my patience. Just when I think I have plumbed the depths of human stupidity this thin comes up with something else that the engineers at the factory spent many hours trying to make it as difficult as possible.

Alan Gunn · Post by **Alan Gunn** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:14 am

In the driver's foot-well according to this have a look it might help.(last post No4)
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5- ... ation.html

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:26 am

Thanks Alan I shall attack it tomorrow with renewed vigor, well all that I can muster anyhow. But then again attacking it with an axe did come to mind.

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:33 am

With blow torch close by I removed the plastic trim in the drivers footwell and there is absolutely nothing there bar the wiring for the gong and OBDII port.
I shall endeavour to keep the thread up to date regarding the search unless I get carted off in a rubber truck.

Horizon · Post by **Horizon** » Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:44 am

In post #3 in the outpost link it says on the RHD ars the module is on the left side, not the drivers side.

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:55 am

I was getting a bit frazzled today getting all the bits back under the steering column so I decided to fix the left front door handle and so didn't get any further in the search for the holy grail. I only put the glove box back in about 3 days ago so I have had lots of practice with that, don't recall seeing the EWS but then again I wasn't looking for it there. Some how I have a feeling of "yes it's groundhog day"

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 1:50 am

I found it and only after using a mirror and torch. It is on the right up high behind the metal plate against the A pillar about on the same level as the light switch.
It is held in by 2 selftaping screws with an 8mm head. It's not easy to get at but I suppose that is by design.
I shall post a picture when I can get a good focus. Me and cameras do not get on.
So far I am a happy camper again but it remains to be seen if the "wonderful AK90" key programing thingy actually works or will it be like the latest flutzgrutz I bought from Mr Chin

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