Diagnose EWS system

[CapeX5]

IS there a way to diagnose the EWS system without DIS software? My truck will not start and am thinking part(or all) of the problem lies there. I have a new IVM module coming, but want to try and eliminate the EWS as a possibility or not. Trying to avoid the "stealer" at all cost…..Thanks
2001 4.4 123K miles

[itscoo2pyopants]

DIS will tell you if the EWS is throwing any codes. generic scanners will not.

[Helihover]

INPA has an ews sync and I'm sure it will read your code. It's also free. All you need is a 20 dollar cable and a laptop.

[CapeX5]

Heli, thanks for the info. We are all Apple connected here, will have to find a windows laptop to use. Source for free program and the $20cable? Thanks for the help.
PS, how do I add my info to my signature. I have looked and tried and am too stupid to figure it out.

[Helihover]

You would want to edit your sig.

Ya give me a min and I'll dig up some links.

You can find used xp laptops super cheap....

[Helihover]

Great thread here....

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...iabas-diy.html

[CapeX5]

Heli, thanks for that info. Tracking down a laptop now. I am a complete newbie to Windows software so will be interesting. Had car scanned last night with a Indie shop scanner(supposedly a very good one) and we showed no faults/codes in the EWS. But we did get a "shift lock solenoid" code. Trying to track that one down now…..getting sick of this no start problem. I know it is something simple.

[CapeX5]

Here is the scan

Originally Posted by CapeX5

Heli, thanks for that info. Tracking down a laptop now. I am a complete newbie to Windows software so will be interesting. Had car scanned last night with a Indie shop scanner(supposedly a very good one) and we showed no faults/codes in the EWS. But we did get a "shift lock solenoid" code. Trying to track that one down now…..getting sick of this no start problem. I know it is something simple.

[BladeX5]

Originally Posted by CapeX5

Here is the scan

The EGS is the module that handles the transmission. The error you're getting is related probably to a solenoid valve not working properly. But, I don't think it'll prevent you to start the vehicle.

You need a scan of at least DME and EWS.

Also, there are variants of a non-start issue, for example if you turn the key to pos 2, and you can't hear the fuel pump running, then, probably the key isn't recognize for some reason, and the vehicle won't crank or a relay is bad. Or, if you hear the fuel pump but, when you turn the key, the car just makes a short click coming from the engine bay, but nothing else happens, then you might have a problem with one or more of these parts: battery, some relay, EWS, dead key fob (transponder not working anymore. It happened to me with one of the keys), or even the starter motor not working.

OR, if it cranks but can't start, then it could be a sort of other totally different issues, etc, etc, etc... You get the point.

What I'm trying to say is, with these cars you can't just guess and shoot in the dark to try find a problem, bc it would cost you a lot of time and money and you'll end up frustrated and with less money in your pocket.

I haven't seen any EWS modules failing in these cars just like that. It's not that common unless you have an electrical problem of some sort.

Be smart and scan her ASAP.

BTW, having a scanner with you can save you a fortune. Just learn how to use the tools available in the Internet.

[SlickGT1]

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