Car Access System E60, E61, E63, E64, E87, E90, E91: Introduction

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The Car Access System (CAS) controls access to the vehicle. The CAS control unit is, amongst other things, the master for the central locking system, the electronic immobilizer and the electrical steering lock.

The CAS is constructed differently in the various model series.

Unlike on the E65, the CAS and the ignition switch are 2 separate components on the E60.

The E87, E90 and E91 do not feature the ignition switch and conventional ignition keys. The slot and START/STOP button, similar to those on the E65, are new features.

New: From 09/2005, the BMW 5-Series a 6-Series also have this technology.

> E60, E61, E63, E64 until 09/2005: For more information, refer to CAR ACCESS SYSTEM, SYSTEM OVERVIEW: E60, E61, E63, E64 UP TO 09/2005 .

> E60, E61, E63, E64 from 09/2005: For more information, refer to CAR ACCESS SYSTEM, SYSTEM OVERVIEW: E60, E61, E63, E64 FROM 09/2005 .

> E87, E90, E91: For more information, refer to CAR ACCESS SYSTEM, SYSTEM OVERVIEW: E87, E90, E91 .