"Key not recognized by the EWS" points at the E36's immobilizer (EWS-II on most cars). The key's transponder talks to the EWS module, which authorizes the DME to start the car — no handshake, no start
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BMW E36 · Diagnostics
BMW E36 · Diagnostics
"Key not recognized by the EWS" points at the E36's immobilizer (EWS-II on most cars). The key's transponder talks to the EWS module, which authorizes the DME to start the car — no handshake, no start
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