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Introduction

Introduction
The general vehicle electrical system of the (E83) X3 SAV is for the most part based on the central body electronics 5 ZKE-5 of the E46 (3 series).
The functions of the general vehicle electrical system are comparable to those of the general vehicle electrical system on the E46 (3 series):

^ Central locking
^ Power windows, different to the E46 (3 series)
^ Wipe/wash system
^ Antitheft alarm system
^ Interior Lights
^ Consumer shutdown
^ Remote control operation
^ Door mirror control
^ Car and Key Memory










System Overview
The GM5RD communicates with the following components on the LIN bus:
^ Door mirror, driver
^ Door mirror, passenger side
^ Switch block, driver
The stored positions of the door mirrors are lost if the GM5RD is replaced.