Z4 Alarm for Cheap & Install Instructions

[XMetal]

Sounds just like any other BMWs. 1 chirp for locking and 2 chirp for unlocking.

If you read through the thread, you'll find that even when activating the alarm from the dealer is a hit or miss. It took my dealer several tries to get it working correctly.

[ferrarif1]

This kit has been discontinued by BMW, does anyone know a dealer with inventory?

[Taylorguy74]

Originally Posted by ferrarif1

This kit has been discontinued by BMW, does anyone know a dealer with inventory?

I ordered from Tischer - just now actually.

Items Ordered:
Item: ALARM KIT
Price: $42.08
Qty: 1

Total (before taxes or discounts): $42.08

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Items Total: $42.08
Shipping Method: Standard Ground - US Only
Shipping: $12.95
Handling Fee: $2.95
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Order Total: $57.98


What's strange is that my clown nose blinks now currently without an alarm installed.

[StickMon]

Originally Posted by Taylorguy74

... my clown nose blinks ...

but does water squirt out of the flower on your lapel?

I'm pretty sure there's an option you can code to get it to blink even with no alarm installed.

[Shipkiller]

Originally Posted by StickMon

I'm pretty sure there's an option you can code to get it to blink even with no alarm installed.

Yes, but you have to code with NCSExpert and not SSS/Progman to get it to activate.

[ferrarif1]

I suspect they will contact you to let you know the part is not available. It would be fantastic if they find one but they could not get one for me a few weeks ago.

from Jason@Tischler on 12/20/13 "this kit has unfortunately been discontinued by BMW and is no longer available to order"

Originally Posted by Taylorguy74

I ordered from Tischer - just now actually.

Items Ordered:
Item: ALARM KIT
Price: $42.08
Qty: 1

Total (before taxes or discounts): $42.08

-----------------------------
Items Total: $42.08
Shipping Method: Standard Ground - US Only
Shipping: $12.95
Handling Fee: $2.95
_________
Order Total: $57.98


What's strange is that my clown nose blinks now currently without an alarm installed.

[Taylorguy74]

Originally Posted by ferrarif1

I suspect they will contact you to let you know the part is not available. It would be fantastic if they find one but they could not get one for me a few weeks ago.

from Jason@Tischler on 12/20/13 "this kit has unfortunately been discontinued by BMW and is no longer available to order"

Yep, got that email about 10 mins after your post. Awesome.

Does anyone have the part number just for the siren portion - (found it in the dealer instructions - NM!) Or maybe a close up pic of the connector to compare? I may go that route and see about finding one second hand if new isn't available.

[Huz-Z]

Originally Posted by StickMon

but does water squirt out of the flower on your lapel?

I'm pretty sure there's an option you can code to get it to blink even with no alarm installed.

Yup. Its common that Z4s are set up for this light to blink even though no alarm was installed at the factory - mine is like that. I'm still amazed that BMW would sell a $50K + car without a factory alarm, when much cheaper cars at that time from other manufacturers had them as standard equipment.

[ferrarif1]

I installed the motion sensor alarm in my 2006 Z4MR today, quite simple actually.

I have not coded for the alarm yet but I don't hear any chirps when locking/unlocking and I have read that I should at least be hearing this without coding...

Is my alarm defective?

Should I hear the chirp without coding?

[Huz-Z]

Originally Posted by ferrarif1

I installed the motion sensor alarm in my 2006 Z4MR today, quite simple actually.

I have not coded for the alarm yet but I don't hear any chirps when locking/unlocking and I have read that I should at least be hearing this without coding...

Is my alarm defective?

Should I hear the chirp without coding?

Many folks get the chirp right away but I think some have needed to have the cars programming coded before the chirp activates on lock and unlock. Was the clown nose under the rear view mirror blinking when the car was locked before you did the install? If not I think coding is needed.

[Huz-Z]

Just my guess by the way!

[ferrarif1]

I have no blinking clown nose so I suppose it makes sense that there needs to be some basic coding to enable basic alarm functions. I wonder why some have this and others do not.

[Taylorguy74]

Originally Posted by ferrarif1

I have no blinking clown nose so I suppose it makes sense that there needs to be some basic coding to enable basic alarm functions. I wonder why some have this and others do not.

I am the third owner, so I have no idea why - for the chirp have you disconnected the battery prior to install or tried since per previous posts?

Where did you find the alarm siren??? I am SOL including used so far!

[ferrarif1]

Originally Posted by Taylorguy74

I am the third owner, so I have no idea why - for the chirp have you disconnected the battery prior to install or tried since per previous posts?

Where did you find the alarm siren??? I am SOL including used so far!

I bought mine with motion sensor from Bavauto...they price matched

There are a few used sirens on eBay but the sellers seem to think they are worth more than gold. Look at eBay items here, here, and a mini cooper one here that is a reasonable price but the part number is 432 not 431 so I can't confirm it it would work and the cooper alarm chirp/sound might be different

[Taylorguy74]

Originally Posted by ferrarif1

I bought mine with motion sensor from Bavauto...they price matched

There are a few used sirens on eBay but the sellers seem to think they are worth more than gold. Look at eBay items here, here, and a mini cooper one here that is a reasonable price but the part number is 432 not 431 so I can't confirm it it would work and the cooper alarm chirp/sound might be different

Thank you - those links were very much appreciated! I bought the Mini 6942432 for 35 bucks - works like a charm. Pics matched the same 6 pin connector of the BMW one. Only thing I had to do was make a bracket out of a piece of aluminum that I bent to fit and drilled 2 holes to attach. Boom. Love it. Same exact chirp.

[jdoublehcubed]

Originally Posted by Taylorguy74

Thank you - those links were very much appreciated! I bought the Mini 6942432 for 35 bucks - works like a charm. Pics matched the same 6 pin connector of the BMW one. Only thing I had to do was make a bracket out of a piece of aluminum that I bent to fit and drilled 2 holes to attach. Boom. Love it. Same exact chirp.

Taylorguy, was the cable to connect the siren preinstalled on your Z4 from the factory, or did you have to separately order one somewhere?

[Taylorguy74]

Originally Posted by jdoublehcubed

Taylorguy, was the cable to connect the siren preinstalled on your Z4 from the factory, or did you have to separately order one somewhere?

Everything was preinstalled and right where the DIY instructions showed them to be.

[ferrarif1]

Originally Posted by Taylorguy74

Thank you - those links were very much appreciated! I bought the Mini 6942432 for 35 bucks - works like a charm. Pics matched the same 6 pin connector of the BMW one. Only thing I had to do was make a bracket out of a piece of aluminum that I bent to fit and drilled 2 holes to attach. Boom. Love it. Same exact chirp.

Good to hear, I almost tried that route myself. The BMW OEM bracket for the siren is part 65756937448 for about $13 online.

[ANUSTART]

Hey all. I still have mine. Made an attempt to install but my 2.5 wasn't pre-wired for this. If anyone is interested I'd sell for $40 shipped. Just PM me if you're interested. The package is complete.

[jdoublehcubed]

Pm'd

[ANUSTART]

I'll get back to you tonight!

[wolfman1807]

Originally Posted by ANUSTART

Hey all. I still have mine. Made an attempt to install but my 2.5 wasn't pre-wired for this. If anyone is interested I'd sell for $40 shipped. Just PM me if you're interested. The package is complete.

Second if not already sold!!