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Originally Posted by mrbmwx5
The ring is the antenna for the EWS vehicle security system. All BMWs from 01/95-on have one of the versions of the EWS security system.* These systems center around a transmitted code, from a chip in the key, and the control unit matching the code.* The ring antenna reads the coding in the key. If*the key, antenna ring or any other part of the system*is corrupted or damaged, the engine will not start. replacement antenna ring.*I would assume that the snap clips, on your current one, are weak.
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what is the "snap clip" that you mentioned? so, you're suggesting that besides EWS unit(either bad or not aligned with DME), it could also be a bad key or antenna ring? I hope I have a spare key to rule out the key issue. Have been searching for it but just don't know where I put them away.
