BMW e46 Central Locking Repair doors won't open , GM module fail

[@warped-sliderule]

Fantastic! Thanks for showing the GM5 module IS repairable and the symptoms of the failure. My door locks are slow/sluggish. I was thinking it was a separate relay like all the other relays that is getting worn. Now I have relays on order to fix my GM5 module. People like you help us keep the old BMW going!!!

[@normanquednau]

Finally someone shows how to remove the GM5.... Thank you, man😊 I love my e46!!

[@MOvidiu]

Glad it helped!

[@markcarpenter8942]

You are very talented and very professional. I'm not likely to be undertaking such a job, but I found this really interesting to watch.

[@markcarpenter8942]

I have just ordered the 2 relays for the central locking. I have watched your videos a number of times now so I feel Very confident that I can remedy this issue on my BMW.

[@michaelschaublin3973]

Thank you for the thorough explanation and guide. This is exactly the problem that needed to be fixed.

[@OneFlash]

Just done the same thing, but without the proper tools. Awesome to see how smooth the operation of exchanging the relays is with your equipment. 👍 Clean job! 👏 You just got a new sub! 🤝

[@MOvidiu]

Nice job! And you've learned something new!

[@marekszczepaniak3655]

Thanks for this material! Ralay relaced but I has to admit that fight was tought as it is very well soldered.

[@MOvidiu]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@farkinarkin5099]

Nice video... My e46 has different relays on the GM5 board (EP2F-B3G1S instead of V23084-C2001-A303). Also, I found it easier to remove the rack and then remove the connectors (but either way will do). Snapped off a retainer tab on the centre connector --- not a big deal, but those retainer tabs are very fragile… so be careful people!

[@MOvidiu]

Thanks for sharing

[@auck1969]

You make it look easy even though it's far from it. Thanks for looking out for the BMW community. 👍

[@babliucdavid437]

Salut.Am vizionat doar acest material și m-am înscris la canal.Foarte util ce faci tu.Felicitari!

[@MOvidiu]

Super!

[@WildDigger]

You are very professional and did a great walk through. I think this is what is wrong with my z4. I replaced the battery in the fob and still none of the remote buttons work. I bought AK90 to reprogram the key but testing it it says it is fully charged and still connected to the car.

[@eduardoyepez7358]

Did you finally a fix?

[@WildDigger]

@@eduardoyepez7358 nope.

[@GarySchiller-oc4rw]

Outstanding tutorial. I hope that my mechanic can do what was accomplished in this video.

[@xiannister4744]

That's a very detailed repair guide! Thanks!

[@jimmyaber5920]

I'm in Texas and plastic gets abuse from heat here. I always spray the connectors with WD40 or other penetrant lube before sliding or levering the connector latch. This makes the plastic mechanisms latching these connectors move more easily and thus apply less force to the plastic. It helps on simpler slide in connectors also.

[@eddiexxx6546]

EXCELLENT JOB! very organized and professional👍

[@MOvidiu]

Glad you liked it!

[@williamdavison]

Nice job, just bought my relays and will change them out once I receive them... thanks for the details!

[@MOvidiu]

Glad I could help

[@johncoss5604]

Very detailed assessment of this issue well done.

[@MOvidiu]

Hey John Coss ! I'm glad that you enjoyed !!

[@mr.diesel4484]

Beautiful workshop and professional job

[@MOvidiu]

Hey I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@mr.diesel4484]

@@MOvidiu ofcourse I'm enjoy with your awesome experience jobs

[@vasyldizhak3141]

Look easy,but in reality not easy,need special tools.great video!

[@MOvidiu]

Yes, depends on your level of knowledge and how you say it tools !

[@thuderbirdagogo]

いつ見ても、ただただすげぇ

[@marcellolunnardibsantos2734]

Very good tools you have!!! Nice job!!!!

[@fredthe52]

Good video I like it very good explanation

[@mukurtulus]

Thanks for video..I have 99 model BMW 316i n same problem..I watched video now. I will same things .thanks from Türkiye Istanbul

[@MOvidiu]

Glad it helped

[@paulgoh2352]

Excellent Pro tutoring video.

[@kartlomedia7360]

Thank you for your videos. I learn a lot from you.👍❤😍👋🇬🇪

[@OFFGRIDHAMRADIO]

Hallo, nice job on the GM5 module. Do you have the solution for the same problem on E53 X5 - GM3 module as this one is different inside ?

[@MOvidiu]

Yes, it is different inside, but the repair is similar

[@BondiAV]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@ragestudios8620]

This tutorial was very helpful, thanks!

[@MOvidiu]

Glad to hear that!

[@PatriceHOBBAH]

You are all good !!! 👍👍👍

[@Alteisen_]

Great!!! Regards from Munich!

[@maksimlukushin2625]

Perfect. Good chanel. I like it. More e60 please))

[@patrowe8156]

Thankyou for a great detailed video l have just had the relays replaced in my bmw but now car can be locked but won't unlock can you please advise what to do next Thankyou

[@fernandoalcocer9312]

I did the same mine won't unlock just lock

[@justmusic6876]

Frumos executat.👍 Păcat că - ”I do not offer services”. De ceva vreme am aceiași problemă. Am găsit pe cineva, dar acesta a spus că-mi schimbă tot modulul. Este ok dacă se schimbă modulul cu totul?

[@MOvidiu]

Salut, este ok daca se schimba doar ca va trebui codat ! Sa fie totul perfect functional !

[@swarajjoye]

Hi love the videos, very detailed. Quick question, do you know where about in the car the transmitter receiver is located please. customer complained his remote wasn't working, but can manually lock and open lock, manually central was is working. I check the remote frequency and signal, that was good as well. For the benefit of doubt i programmed another remote, key will start car but remote central locking will not work. I tried to synchronise key/fob, but no success. Synchronise DME to EWS after programming key, it will start car but remote is not working. I'm just wondering if transmitter receiver is faulty, not receiving signal from remote. I would be grateful for your expert advise please. Thanks in advance.

[@DavdMar]

Hi. I know its an old thread but did you fix this problem? My car was just found after it was stolen and someone has made a new key for it. Now my original key won't work but also the doors won't unlock either with the remote or manually. Your reply would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[@mariantiugan9379]

Slt Ovidiu, am aceeasi problema la un E46 din 2004, 320 D hp 150..placa mea e diferita de a ta, te rog ajuta'ma sa identific releele de centralizare...unde as putea sa iti trimit 2 poze ?

[@rbryantiii]

I had the exact problem with my e46 and had both relays replaced just like you did but the switch in the car and the key fob still will not open the passenger door. Any suggestions?

[@MrReniks]

door latch actuator if the problem is located only for one specific door.

[@thenasman6957]

My central locking works with the key in the door and the button next to the handbrake, which leads me to believe GM5 is working, the key is also charged and transmitting a signal, however the buttons don't lock/unlock the doors or the boot. I have tried many times to reprogram the key to the car but no luck. I know these cars have an antenna amplifier but I have heard they're not much of an issue on the coupe, can you advise on this?

[@Enthusiast_Plus]

I have same issue right now

[@423-j9v]

Salut, daca cumpar un modul nou si doar il schimb totul va merge?

[@tuning.tuning8259]

Top and professional👍

[@MOvidiu]

Big up

[@donttalkoverbarz3785]

I’m having same problems, also my brake lights stay on when car is started, buttons not working on steering wheel either

[@AMGmachine]

Another BMW rescued :-)

[@samgregg4833]

Nice job! Thank you.

[@MOvidiu]

Thanks for watching!

[@remy97310]

thx you save me a lot ,nice video

[@MOvidiu]

Glad to hear that!

[@jongkeunlee]

Good job. Mine is a 2004 , 325 cabriolet. Everything is working fine except a fuel filler door not opening with a key fob. I think the GM5 is causing this issue. What do you think? Thanks.

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, I think the actuator for the fuel flap is bad not the GM

[@jongkeunlee]

@@MOvidiu Thanks for the prompt reply. At first that's what I thought so I replaced it with new ones( tried two times). Still not working. Does the GM control the filler door as well or something else controls it? Any idea? Thanks.

[@MOvidiu]

@@jongkeunlee the GM control the driver door and the fuel door from the same relay and the other 3 doors from a separated relay

[@jongkeunlee]

@@MOvidiu thank you. Good day. just wondering where are you?

[@michaelbabu5660]

Ovidiu Foarte frumos si Adevarat expert Apreciez cum explici si resolve aceste probleme tehnice Bravo Sanatate si success In Ce tara esti ? Te rog frumos Michael

[@MOvidiu]

Salut Michael! Ma bucur ca esti incantat si apreciezi munca mea , momentan in RO

[@michaelbabu5660]

@M.Ovidiu Ma bucur ca ai un talent extraordinar Explici Foarte bine procesul de a afla cauza de nefunctionare la fiecare modul Unde Ai invatat asa ceva Eu sunt Ingineer Mecanic in proiectie A motoarelor cu reactie Apreciez Foarte mult Bmw Am doua E 39 1998 538i 100000 mile Foarte bun Dar am problema cu GM5 Era bine Daca erai Aici in Connecticut de a deveni clientul tau Aceasi masina am probleme ci signal Pt stinga or dreapta Afara Luminile semnalizeaza Dar Nu am nicio signal pe cluster A treia am probleme cu airbag indicator on dash board pt scaunul din fata al pasagerului Mashina a doua este E60 Bmw 2008 528xi cu 200000 mile Am probleme cu modularul RDC care citeste si transmite tire pressure Sa udat fiindca apa a ajuns sub cauciucul De reserva si modularul sa ars Trebuie sa iau un altu

[@michaelbabu5660]

Care este Numarul de telefon sl tau In Ce oras Ai atelierul Eu sunt unchiul lui Gigi Becali Cunosc f multi famili in Pipera si Constanta

[@michaelbabu5660]

Ovidiu Buna seara Eu am un E39 1998 528i Are 110k mile Problema care am : Cind pun SEMnalul pt stinga or dreapta Afara toate luminile lucreaza Corect Si In acelasi timp Cind apas butonul pt Emergency face flash luminile afara lucreaza Dar Nu aud the buzzer si In acelasi timp pe cluster Nu apare sageata Unde indicated directia Nu aud niciun zgomot Intrebare Ce poate fi incorect ?

[@MOvidiu]

@@michaelbabu5660 Salut, posibil LCM defect sau o preblema pe iBus un modul tine reteaua in scurt , scoase pe rand si testat sau poate sa fie undeva reteaua in scurt

[@piotrm_____y9457]

Świetna robota :)

[@MOvidiu]

Thanks !

[@ahmadkheiro735]

Hey bro nice video, on my e46 318ci the passenger door does not open with the remote control it opens only from the interieur when I open my self, But it lock and works well when locking the car remotely, any syggestion ? Thanks

[@MOvidiu]

Hello , try to check the central locking mechanism from the door ....

[@ronaldreyes8143]

Hello Can i just replace the whole GM? Is it universal to all e46? Thanks

[@MOvidiu]

hello! you can replaced with one that have same equipment and to work you'll need to code-it !

[@michaelbron110]

thanks for the video. been breaking mij head on how to remove the glovebox with the passenger door closed because my previous car would not allow that and all vids on this show it with that door open. quick question: in a comment below you said that one relais controls driver door and fuel cap and the other does the other three doors, with my car i have always had either all doors or no doors at all open up but everything else fits perfect with gm5 issues. thanks ahead and great vid. instant subrscribe!!

[@MOvidiu]

Yes, because the car can be coded to have selective lock, that is, if you want on your wife's key when she opens the car, only the driver's door and the tank flap will open. If she wants the whole car to open, she will have to press again on the remote open button , but for you being a man maybe you can face an attack from someone who will enter in your car when you unlock it and your key will have a normal opening . therefore there are 2 relays. but when there is a problem on one of them the whole car will not be unlocked or lock back depends on the defect, because the GM5 module will enter in protection

[@ozersaglamoz3842]

Peki rölelerin alttaki numaraları seninkiyle değişik bi sıkıntı oluyormu

[@willking7799]

I replaced my relays. But door locks do not lock or unlock. Windows work, wipers work. But doors do not unlock or lock inside car or with remote. Also no auto lock when driving. What should I check?

[@wisdomfiawornu1816]

Thank you. But what do you do when the door or booth won’t open at all?

[@MOvidiu]

You will make some gymnastics through the open window, remove the glove box compartment, and remove and repair or replace the GM module.....easy!

[@constantinadrian7131]

Salut,am si eu o problema la e46 tot la închidere. Merge sa o deschid-inchid de la butonul dinăuntru masinii dar din cheie nu mai merge! Pana sa nu mai mearga deloc ma chinuiam cu butoanele de la telecomanda sa i inchid-deschid! Crezi ca poate fi de la modu sau de la telecomanda? Acum am pus ceva universal ca sa o pot inchide!Multumesc

[@MOvidiu]

Salut, pana nu faci o diagnosticare completa nu poti sti care e problema ... cu datul cu presupusul nu rezolvi nimic , ideal e sa apelezi la un service specializat BMW din zona ta pentru reparatie sau macar pentru diagnosticare! Si dupaia vei sti ce e / cheie / receptor / antena...etc

[@flobdx9764]

Salut! Daca schimb modulul cu totul, trebuie sa il codez? Multumesc!🤝

[@MOvidiu]

Salut! in principiu da , dar depinde daca masina de pe care e luat, daca are aceiasi echipare ca cea pe care il montezi! in ori-ce caz la inlocuirea modulului telecomanda va trebui reinitializata!

[@flobdx9764]

@@MOvidiu multumesc mult de tot🙏🏼

[@fabiotoffanello455]

Nice job! I did it but it doesn't work. How can I check if the soldering done is good?

[@MOvidiu]

Remove it from the car and check it out

[@fabiotoffanello455]

@@MOvidiu thanks for your reply man! but where should I check the continuity? which pins or testing points? thanks for your support 👍🏻

[@Dewalt-mh1dz]

Now i know how to fix something but also that I don't have the tools. XD

[@monenkhader5600]

Good job , I have same issue in my car , I can’t repair this part due to no tools , can u give the name of this parts

[@MOvidiu]

Hello , you have link in the description !

[@gilmamunoz9082]

Beutiful Job you are great doin tha so clean

[@MOvidiu]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danbimmer4688]

Hi what IS thé model of desoldering tool you use ?thank you

[@MOvidiu]

Check the description. I tried to add all the tools that I'm using

[@ozersaglamoz3842]

Seninki 26e Yeni taktığın 31c ikisi aynı olduktan sonra takabilirmiyiz

[@marcellolunnardibsantos2734]

Very good video!!!

[@gbmwp]

I have a E46 cabrio 2001 320 Mb54b22. The trunk is not opening from the trunk button. Only from the key. I disassembled the whole truck i checked the cable harness which goes to the body(the common problem) is ok i also checked the button is working perfect ( i thought the button will be the problem and bought another button). What else should i check?

[@MOvidiu]

Well you have to make a diagnosis and go live and see if ZKE sees the command from the button, if you had the wires broken in the trunk you may have reversed 2 wires, because there are 2 with the same color

[@cosmin4321]

good luck! would it be possible to share tutorials on coding?

[@MOvidiu]

Thanks , maybe in future , will se...

[@makosasimakis118]

He can’t show you the whole process. It is his job 🤷🏽‍♂️😁

[@tomicazivadinovic]

But on mine car central locking button next to the handbrake is WORKING. However my key buttons aren’t, is it same problem with mine GM5 or is it something else? P.S. I checked my key at the key and coding store and its working 100%

[@MOvidiu]

Hello ! you probably need to re sync the remote with the car!

[@tomicazivadinovic]

@@MOvidiu I tried that too, but unsuccessful

[@MOvidiu]

Then I advise you to find a BMW specialist in your area and go to him for a diagnosis and eventually a repair!

[@lukamarkovic1706]

I changed them, didn't fix anything. Any other advice?

[@m..a3466]

Hi i have question my central locking key fob range is gone very weak i have to be atlest 2meters close to my car to open. Iv replaced brand new battery but still no luck any ideas Thanks

[@MOvidiu]

May be the antena receiver from the rear window especially if you have tinted film , or the key can be defective even if it works, and sometimes cannot work because your car is parked next to other cars that have mounted a aftermarket with pager alarm , and will block you frequency .

[@vladislavbaranov375]

Отличная работа бро👍

[@thecreepexx]

Salut ovi am tot syncronizat cheia la contact ivartind de 3 ori si dupa am facut secvența apasand butoanele unlock si de trei ori lock nu merge mam uitat la fuses si la sistemul ews ce ar pueta fi ? Nu lasa de loc sa se syncronizeze noile chei deloc ? Salutari din spania ❤❤❤❤

[@MOvidiu]

Salut ! poti verifica antena de pe luneta si modulul FVZ , dar din ce ai scris nu cred ca faci corect procedura . bagi cheia in contact, pui contactul , iei contactul si scoti cheia , apesi pe descuiat si in timp ce tii apasat pe descuiat ( nu dai drumu ) apesi in acelasi timp de 3 ori pe incuiat la 3a apasara dai drumu la ambele butoane , daca nu merge din prima incerci de mai multe ori, si incerci cu diferita ordine de butoane ! a si cel mai important toate usile si portbagajul sa fie inchise ! Succes!

[@cleanest.e46]

Thank u 🎉

[@gari4kata]

Exelente trabajo

[@MOvidiu]

Thanks !

[@NaaNoox1]

you are very smart

[@melissascalogna3211]

Can I just take a module out of another e46 and put it in mine and it will work?

[@MOvidiu]

Yes and no, depending on the coding, if the donor car was the same as yours, but even so, you'll need to code it

[@lesafighter]

hey man i have a question maybe you can help ,my power window driver side is not working ,electronic shop swaped the relay for the window but it still doesnt work ,is there any other control of relay itself within the module that might prevent it from working even tough the new relay is put in, thanx in advance :)

[@darkoz1692]

More likely it's the window regulator inside the door

[@lesafighter]

@@darkoz1692 nope , it was the gm5 module ,swaped new one in and the window works fine :)

[@handymanny911]

if I just replace my gm 3 module from junkyard, do I have to reprogram the replace gm?

[@MOvidiu]

You need to code it , but if the donor car have the same level of equipment it will work fine widout coding

[@khyrofilms]

Good Job ;) but... shame for owner for this blind mask emblem ;) ;) regards ;)

[@michaelbabu5660]

In Ce Oras Lucrezi? Te rog Cind Vin in tara Vreau sa te Vad Daca este posibil 2022 Luna Mai Eu si sotia v-om la o nunta Cu bine

[@snan303]

hello is there a site where i can get the role please i really need it but i couldn't find it i would be happy if you answer

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, what role ?

[@tmoney5272]

Is this the same way to fix a e53 X5 with these relays?

[@OFFGRIDHAMRADIO]

I also want to know the answer or solution to the GM3 module from X5.

[@ahzg2009]

Hi, my car cannot lock or unlock with remote alarm but with inside button it can use. I have tried to reset the remote alarm but still the same. What should i check? Thanks.

[@ahzg2009]

And also the light not show when i press the alarm

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, you should check the remote control and the receiver

[@ahzg2009]

@@MOvidiu thanks man, i have found the remote not working.

[@tonyskudder9513]

My bmw e46 will not lock or unlock with the keyless entry do you have any ideas I have tried the door lock button inside the car and it locks and unlocks all the doors normally can you please help

[@MOvidiu]

have you try to re sync the remote with the car? search heare the procedure

[@tonyskudder9513]

Ya I have done tried that many times turning the key to passion 1 then off then hold the unlock button and press the lock button 3 times that dose not work

[@adrianlaurentiu8690]

Salut eu am făcut aceasta operatiune , dar in continuarea nu funcționează , Menționez ca de închis se Închide dar de deschis nu , ști cumva sunt actuatuatori ușilor ?? Me-ar fi de mare folos sfatul tău Mulțumesc

[@MOvidiu]

Salut , nustiu ce sa zic ar trebui verificate releele , si e posibil daca nu ai scule si rabdare sa fi distrus cablajul cand ai scos releele vechi , daca era un actuator de pe usa defect nu mergea doar usa respectiva ..

[@E36andE46vlog]

My trunk opens with the key, the doors dont. Manually the doors open en lock normally. GM5 or reciever?

[@MOvidiu]

GM5 , the relay from this video

[@E36andE46vlog]

@@MOvidiu doors open and close normal with the key. So a guy who fixes G5 over here say that its not G5 then. Then the button in the center console shouldnt work either.

[@MOvidiu]

@@E36andE46vlog you asked wrong, you suppose to say the central locking work normally with the mechanical key, not working from remote control, in this situation my answer is to check the remote control first battery and second the switches but to do that you need to cut the key

[@E36andE46vlog]

@@MOvidiu one key programmed. Worked and then it stoped, maybe batterij empty. Is the reciever in the c style working or not or can it be that its start dienibgblike your mass airflow sensor?

[@MOvidiu]

@@E36andE46vlog Once one of the commands on the remote control works, the receiver is fine, you have nothing to look for in it. the battery in the remote control may be discharged,

[@alexxmugu5638]

Te salut ovidiu de unde pot cumpara modulele findca am mate nevoie mersi mult

[@MOvidiu]

Salut . de la cineva care le vinde ...! Ebay , Amazon ...Google....

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

Thanks

[@rock58]

super... tnx!👍

[@esabaliauskas]

hey, where from did you order the relays? :) P.S. nice video.

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, I didn't buy them, the owner of the car did it. But with a Google search I'm pretty sure that you will find them 😉

[@nenadned5696]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@renatasr4570]

👍😎

[@paulnielson2629]

Bee wax is what they use to protect circuit boards

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, not in BMW , in BMW they use a type of protective lacquer.

[@alexxmugu5638]

Te Salut la bmw e46 compact e același lucru ca să știu ce am de făcut

[@RobertWeir]

Every other video they say you need to remove the nut below to lower the frame to get out the module, yet you don't mention it ....?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello ! If I didn't mentioned it I didn't mentioned.. firstly this is not a DIY video ! :)

[@RobertWeir]

@@MOvidiu no prob I removed it 👍

[@MOvidiu]

@@RobertWeir Nice ! :)

[@azadtaqiyev9503]

👍

[@LaurisSablis]

I have problem when i lock my car she is locked buy all windndows open

[@LaurisSablis]

But all windows open 😂

[@MOvidiu]

Check driver door latch , is stuck on open position

[@khalidabki2076]

Vary cood workiging

[@MOvidiu]

Thanks !

[@ابوقصي-م3ف]

sir i have only driver door not open?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello! Unfortunately, I can't diagnose your car wirelessly! it can be the central lock relay, wiring , central locking drive!

[@JordanRocksWell]

A mea nu se deblocheaza/blocheaza si nici becurile nu le mai porneste :))

[@Maximiliuminium]

Am o problema similara la masina :[

[@MOvidiu]

99% din BMW-urile e46 au aceasta problema :) nu esti singurul!

[@antwon7522]

But didn't tell us where to buy the relays 🤣🤣🤣

[@joseesquer4876]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@MOvidiu]

Glad you liked it!