Z4 Alarm for Cheap & Install Instructions

BettyBmw03 · 11-01-2010, 06:43 PM

Just got my alarm kit today, kit number: 65730152393 The hood switch installs the same, and the siren also (installs in the right rear of car). But this kit also has a tilt sensor included with it, which installs behind the storage cubby in the middle of the car. It was a little tricky to get to but I got it. My alarm chirped when I plugged it in, but nothing as far as unlocking it locking it. So, to the stealer we go tomorrow. I will post the results, hopefully I don't have issues with making it chirp properly.

ag90fox · 01-28-2011, 06:52 AM

Thought I'd bump this thread up since it' a couple months old, to confirm that Tischer still has the basic alarm setup for $38 on their website. After shipping and some random fee I think the total was $56.

If nothing else, having the car chirp so I know the car is locked/unlocked will be worth it, but will get it activated at some point I'm sure.

Still can't believe BMW is so cheap that an alarm isn't considered default equipment on a $30K+ car. Oh well.....love everything else about it.

Swashplate · 01-28-2011, 03:08 PM

Yup I bought one about a month ago.

ANUSTART · 02-27-2011, 02:17 PM

Got my kit and started to install but couldnt find the wiring for the hood or the siren. So, unless I can find some info on the interwebs it will be for sale soon. Bummer.

3002 tii · 02-27-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hogzilla

Got my kit and started to install but couldnt find the wiring for the hood or the siren. So, unless I can find some info on the interwebs it will be for sale soon. Bummer.

Take a pic of the hood...

Btw I think this and POTM are my 2 biggest contributons to zpost lol.

bucko521 · 02-27-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

The coupe alarm typically goes for $120 but if you enter the part number directly, it can be purchased for less than $40. I'd get on this before they realize the connection and adjust pricing!

Part Number: 65730302424

At Tisher for $37.60 if you enter the part number directly.

Just ordered one today...same price (under $40) if you do a search as a part number...huge saving.

ANUSTART · 02-27-2011, 06:22 PM

Dubbedown, here are some photos. I also took a pic of the only thing I found that looked remotely like the connector. It didn't fit though. Let me know if you see anything I'm missing. Couldn't find anything under the right side back bumper either.

Thanks!

santov · 03-03-2011, 01:03 PM

Just ordered my alarm from Tisher for $38.31. I decided the tilt sensor and inside motion sensor isn't worth the extra $$. If all goes to plan I'll activate it myself.

Shipping and handling was $20 tho! I added a second cargo net and fasteners since I was already getting screwed on shipping, then realized I only ordered 1 fastener not 4!

I guess I'll go to the local stealership and get raped for the other 3.

ANUSTART · 03-03-2011, 03:46 PM

santov, man, I should have put mine up in the Classifieds. Was going to sell it shipped for $35. I still have no idea how to put it in my car. Can't find connectors in the spots they are supposed to be located in. If anyone wants to buy mine let me know.

santov · 03-03-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hogzilla

santov, man, I should have put mine up in the Classifieds. Was going to sell it shipped for $35. I still have no idea how to put it in my car. Can't find connectors in the spots they are supposed to be located in. If anyone wants to buy mine let me know.

Doh! Post it in Classifieds now. At least I got a cargo net. I wonder if it's the fact you have a 2.5 your car isn't prewired.

ANUSTART · 03-03-2011, 04:52 PM

Yeah, I think that's it. I pulled the back bumper and found the bolts for the siren, but not wires anywhere with a connector. None up front either. That's what I get for getting the cheap Z4!

I'll take a photo of everything this weekend and put up a classified.

BruceJ · 03-04-2011, 10:07 AM

Thans Dubbedown, just finished this install, cake

BruceJ · 03-04-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hogzilla

Yeah, I think that's it. I pulled the back bumper and found the bolts for the siren, but not wires anywhere with a connector. None up front either. That's what I get for getting the cheap Z4!

I'll take a photo of everything this weekend and put up a classified.

Hogzilla the connectors are supposed to be there if you have a 2003 and higher car, pretty sure, even for the 2.5.

For the rear harness - Pass side rear - Pull the TIRE first - then pull the panel - get some good light - as you are lookin at the opening on the right of center and back and UP you will see the harness/plug TAPED to the rest of the harness. Sorry no pics. I couldnt find it at first - got a strong light an there it was.

For the hood switch connecter - straight back behind the tube looking wiring harness where it is DIRECTLY behind the BRAKE master cylinder.

ANUSTART · 03-04-2011, 10:25 AM

BruceJ, I will give it another look this weekend. Thanks for the info. I'll post back success or failure and more photos if I'm successful.

Thanks!
Chris

bucko521 · 03-04-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceJ

Hogzilla the connectors are supposed to be there if you have a 2003 and higher car, pretty sure, even for the 2.5.

For the rear harness - Pass side rear - Pull the TIRE first - then pull the panel - get some good light - as you are lookin at the opening on the right of center and back and UP you will see the harness/plug TAPED to the rest of the harness. Sorry no pics. I couldnt find it at first - got a strong light an there it was.

For the hood switch connecter - straight back behind the tube looking wiring harness where it is DIRECTLY behind the BRAKE master cylinder.

Thanks for the info...will help when I install mine (when it arrives).

bucko521 · 03-07-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucko521

Thanks for the info...will help when I install mine (when it arrives).

Ok...so mine arrived today from Ticsher.

A couple of things I am wondering.

The part list shows at least a few items that are not in the kit.

Part # 0017969 - Label
Part # 0303955 - Installing Instructions

Now I know that this should have at least given me an install instructions, but what is the label for? Any help is appreciated.

BTW - I am not happy with UPS... those bistards charges $36.68 brokerage fees.

The darn part was almost that...

Thank goodness I found this great deal on this forum (thanks guys).

psygnosis · 03-07-2011, 10:08 PM

I just got done installing the alarm kit on my 04 this weekend and the instructions for the motion sensor install in the first post weren't right for my car or the kit.

The instructions here were the right ones.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...4&postcount=11

edit: The motion sensor went between the seats in front of the assist buttons/oddments tray and according to the paper work the kit was P/N: 65 73 0 309 944 and I think the P/N: for the motion sensor is 65 75 6 944 875

3002 tii · 03-07-2011, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psygnosis

I just got done installing the alarm kit on my 04 this weekend and the instructions for the motion sensor install in the first post weren't right for my car or the kit.

The instructions here were the right ones.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...4&postcount=11

thanks i'll edit the first post

budman5201 · 03-12-2011, 01:16 AM

I know i need to CODE the alarm. I installed the $38 Tischer Alarm today, but I'm not hearing a chirp like everyone else is. THe rear siren is bolted in and plugged in and the front hood sensor is plugged in also.

Is there some way that the dealer also disabled the chirp function in addition to the alarm itself?

thanks

santov · 03-12-2011, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budman5201

I know i need to CODE the alarm. I installed the $38 Tischer Alarm today, but I'm not hearing a chirp like everyone else is. THe rear siren is bolted in and plugged in and the front hood sensor is plugged in also.

Is there some way that the dealer also disabled the chirp function in addition to the alarm itself?

thanks

That's weird, but it has happened. It's not the dealer disabled the alarm ahead of time, it's the car computer needs to be coded so it knows it's there. Be prepared to be raped at the dealer for $150.

Your other options are find an indy dealer with a computer or slip your Service Advisor $50 to activate under the table.

Swashplate · 03-14-2011, 04:19 PM

cant seem to find this anymore on tischers site ! Any ideas?

santov · 03-14-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBroker

cant seem to find this anymore on tischers site ! Any ideas?

Wow! I looked on Tisher's site and couldn't find it either. I thought maybe the part number changed.

As an alternative you could try www.bmwpartzdirect.com. I punched in this part number 65730302424 and got back Alarm Kit @ $38.31. Somebody here bought from them without problems.

Hope this helps!

11-01-2010, 06:43 PM	#177
BettyBmw03 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 03 Bmw Z4 2.5i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Just got my alarm kit today, kit number: 65730152393 The hood switch installs the same, and the siren also (installs in the right rear of car). But this kit also has a tilt sensor included with it, which installs behind the storage cubby in the middle of the car. It was a little tricky to get to but I got it. My alarm chirped when I plugged it in, but nothing as far as unlocking it locking it. So, to the stealer we go tomorrow. I will post the results, hopefully I don't have issues with making it chirp properly.
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01-28-2011, 06:52 AM	#178
ag90fox New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio TX iTrader: (0)	Bump to confirm $40 alarm pricing at Tischer Thought I'd bump this thread up since it' a couple months old, to confirm that Tischer still has the basic alarm setup for $38 on their website. After shipping and some random fee I think the total was $56. If nothing else, having the car chirp so I know the car is locked/unlocked will be worth it, but will get it activated at some point I'm sure. Still can't believe BMW is so cheap that an alarm isn't considered default equipment on a $30K+ car. Oh well.....love everything else about it.
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01-28-2011, 03:08 PM	#179
Swashplate Major 111 Rep 1,351 Posts Drives: in Anger. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newcastle, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 Mercedes ML320 ... [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2007 BMW M Coupe' [0.00]	Yup I bought one about a month ago. __________________ Gone (2006 STI, 2008 EVO MR, 1968 Mustang) AFE Intake/Euro Cats/CSL Headers/Sportline CSL/H&R Springs 1217/1815 !!! BOILER UP !!!
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02-27-2011, 02:17 PM	#180
ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Got my kit and started to install but couldnt find the wiring for the hood or the siren. So, unless I can find some info on the interwebs it will be for sale soon. Bummer.
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02-27-2011, 06:22 PM	#183
ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Dubbedown, here are some photos. I also took a pic of the only thing I found that looked remotely like the connector. It didn't fit though. Let me know if you see anything I'm missing. Couldn't find anything under the right side back bumper either. Thanks!
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03-03-2011, 01:03 PM	#184
santov Lieutenant 64 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si White over Beige Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area, Calif iTrader: (8)	Just ordered my alarm from Tisher for $38.31. I decided the tilt sensor and inside motion sensor isn't worth the extra $$. If all goes to plan I'll activate it myself. Shipping and handling was $20 tho! I added a second cargo net and fasteners since I was already getting screwed on shipping, then realized I only ordered 1 fastener not 4! I guess I'll go to the local stealership and get raped for the other 3.
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03-03-2011, 03:46 PM	#185
ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	santov, man, I should have put mine up in the Classifieds. Was going to sell it shipped for $35. I still have no idea how to put it in my car. Can't find connectors in the spots they are supposed to be located in. If anyone wants to buy mine let me know.
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03-03-2011, 04:52 PM	#187
ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I think that's it. I pulled the back bumper and found the bolts for the siren, but not wires anywhere with a connector. None up front either. That's what I get for getting the cheap Z4! I'll take a photo of everything this weekend and put up a classified.
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03-04-2011, 10:07 AM	#188
BruceJ 6 of Diamonds (ret) 82 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 335is Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (2)	Thans Dubbedown, just finished this install, cake
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03-04-2011, 10:25 AM	#190
ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	BruceJ, I will give it another look this weekend. Thanks for the info. I'll post back success or failure and more photos if I'm successful. Thanks! Chris
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03-07-2011, 10:08 PM	#193
psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I just got done installing the alarm kit on my 04 this weekend and the instructions for the motion sensor install in the first post weren't right for my car or the kit. The instructions here were the right ones. https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...4&postcount=11 edit: The motion sensor went between the seats in front of the assist buttons/oddments tray and according to the paper work the kit was P/N: 65 73 0 309 944 and I think the P/N: for the motion sensor is 65 75 6 944 875 __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers. Last edited by psygnosis; 03-07-2011 at 11:23 PM..
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03-12-2011, 01:16 AM	#195
budman5201 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2003 z4 roadster 3.0 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: chandler, az iTrader: (0)	Tischer alarm NOT chirping I know i need to CODE the alarm. I installed the $38 Tischer Alarm today, but I'm not hearing a chirp like everyone else is. THe rear siren is bolted in and plugged in and the front hood sensor is plugged in also. Is there some way that the dealer also disabled the chirp function in addition to the alarm itself? thanks
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Swashplate Major 111 Rep 1,351 Posts Drives: in Anger. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newcastle, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 Mercedes ML320 ... [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2007 BMW M Coupe' [0.00]	cant seem to find this anymore on tischers site ! Any ideas? __________________ Gone (2006 STI, 2008 EVO MR, 1968 Mustang) AFE Intake/Euro Cats/CSL Headers/Sportline CSL/H&R Springs 1217/1815 !!! BOILER UP !!!
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