GM5 module replacement

[Brian77]

Is there anyone local to essex that does repair to these modules?.or repĺacement?

 

[bladeowner]

I replaced mine recently myself. You need BMW SSS Progman software to do it (or INSTA P I guess). I looked at the part number of mine and then used RealOEM.com to find the possible alternatives and then waited for one on ebay to come up at the right price.
I eventually bought a later version than my original for £40. Z4 ones seem to average over £60 normally.

When you install the ebay one, the car will start but it needs programming. Also the remote locking will not work now.
This shaky video gives you an idea of the programming method using SSS progrman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4qfRK2RJ-8

After programming you need to re sync your keys by this method. https://www.bmwgm5.com/Key_Recode.htm

I then used Carly to code the module with my preferences etc.

The only problem I had was my version of SSS Progman had a bug that meant it wouldn't program until the battery was over 13V even though it was. I installed another version then all was OK.

 

[Ewazix]

Worth checking out, send for repair with no coding required,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-SERVICE-BMW-GM5-central-locking-relay-fault-Z8-X3-Z4-E46-E52-E83-E85-3/111191303651?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-GM5-CENTRAL-LOCKING-MODULE-REPAIR-SERVICE-Z8-X3-E46-E52-E83-E85-Z4/282283026298?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[Ducklakeview]

It's normally the relays that fall in these. Not expensive or difficult to replace yourself.

Mike

 

[Dav the wheel nut]

Worth checking out, send for repair with no coding required,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-SERVICE-BMW-GM5-central-locking-relay-fault-Z8-X3-Z4-E46-E52-E83-E85-3/111191303651?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-GM5-CENTRAL-LOCKING-MODULE-REPAIR-SERVICE-Z8-X3-E46-E52-E83-E85-Z4/282283026298?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Yes that reminds me........................?

 

[markalp]

Worth checking out, send for repair with no coding required,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-SERVICE-BMW-GM5-central-locking-relay-fault-Z8-X3-Z4-E46-E52-E83-E85-3/111191303651?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-GM5-CENTRAL-LOCKING-MODULE-REPAIR-SERVICE-Z8-X3-E46-E52-E83-E85-Z4/282283026298?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Well times thread, saved me the bother of asking for GM5 fixer links lol

Mine started going a little funny at the end of summer, passenger door wouldn't open every time, and now its colder it has gotten much worse.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Worth checking out, send for repair with no coding required,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-SERVICE-BMW-GM5-central-locking-relay-fault-Z8-X3-Z4-E46-E52-E83-E85-3/111191303651?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-GM5-CENTRAL-LOCKING-MODULE-REPAIR-SERVICE-Z8-X3-E46-E52-E83-E85-Z4/282283026298?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Well times thread, saved me the bother of asking for GM5 fixer links lol

Mine started going a little funny at the end of summer, passenger door wouldn't open every time, and now its colder it has gotten much worse.

How is your battery? When mine was not tip top i had locking and window issues even though it would start the car.

 

[markalp]

Worth checking out, send for repair with no coding required,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-SERVICE-BMW-GM5-central-locking-relay-fault-Z8-X3-Z4-E46-E52-E83-E85-3/111191303651?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-GM5-CENTRAL-LOCKING-MODULE-REPAIR-SERVICE-Z8-X3-E46-E52-E83-E85-Z4/282283026298?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Well times thread, saved me the bother of asking for GM5 fixer links lol

Mine started going a little funny at the end of summer, passenger door wouldn't open every time, and now its colder it has gotten much worse.

How is your battery? When mine was not tip top i had locking and window issues even though it would start the car.

Battery is new September 2017
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/bu...-year-guarantee-hsb110-silver-12v-car-battery

I guess I should actually go out and check it but its damn cold atm so I will wait till tomorrow afternoon and check it while parked in a nice warm westfields car park.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Probs not that then but chance it could be faulty? Check it after it has been off a few hours

 

[bluespit]

Mine went about a year ago, relays were not easy to come by and the solder was rock hard (and yes I have decent kit and know how to use it)

decided to send it away for about £30 and get a warranty, easy to fit and perfect repair.

 

[05_3.0i_zoom]

It's normally the relays that fall in these. Not expensive or difficult to replace yourself.

Mike

How to test the relay using 16v?