Z4 Alarm for Cheap & Install Instructions

MakoBimmer1 · 06-03-2010, 06:39 PM

Just installed myself today. WAY TOO EASY and for the money, a no brainer!

wasupdu · 06-03-2010, 09:08 PM

Installed the alarm kit for the coupe in my roadster and it worked perfectly. The whole process took about 30 mins. I installed the included hood switch even though I have no intention of paying the dealer to activate the alarm.

I'm happy with the lock/unlock chirps for the time being. Should have come this way standard. My 5er does this without any mods :dunno

inTgr8r · 06-03-2010, 09:23 PM

My thought as well.
I'll be worth it just for the chirps

I'll get my indi-tech to activate it next time he's doing something else for me.

a_riddler · 06-03-2010, 10:01 PM

+1, ordered! Thanks for the heads up on a great deal!

Offer is still good!

Z4Murder · 06-03-2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

My thought as well.
I'll be worth it just for the chirps

I'll get my indi-tech to activate it next time he's doing something else for me.

yea something i'll have taken care of when the car is in for other reasons. i cant wait to get the car back and install this!

nmulax · 06-05-2010, 07:25 PM

What's the part number for the alarm w/ motion (for the roadsters)?

Also, is this really a 30-60 minutes DIY install?
Dealer quoted me $257 for install/activation

3002 tii · 06-05-2010, 10:04 PM

took me longer than 30 mins b/c i followed the instructions for the m-coupe thinking it was the same. only till i looked up instructions on my iphone did i realize the si was different. but those instructions i posted are spot on. the hood should take 5 mins. the rear should take 20 mins.

RobMCoupe · 06-06-2010, 09:13 AM

Tischer shipped my order Friday. My clown nose blinks when my car is lock. Do I need to have the alarm activated?

DocRiSK · 06-06-2010, 08:28 PM

^ yes. Mine also blinks but alarm still needs to be activated.

Huz-Z · 06-07-2010, 10:06 AM

Hi All,

I'm just back from two weeks in sunny Orlando (during which I only saw two other Z4's - a sliver one and an urban green one which looked surprisingly nice).

So - am I S-O-L on this deal now?

Cheers!

Z4MHawk · 06-07-2010, 10:58 AM

+1 on the part number for the motion sensor? I assume the rest of the M Roadster guys are installing the coup version without the motion sensor?

HaiDef · 06-07-2010, 03:43 PM

When i ordered this with the part number, i got an email saying this is for 2.5 and 3.0si from the year 4/2003 to 10/2003.... Um..... will this work with my 07 M coupe or am I out $37?

"Thank you! –Jason & Evan, getBMWparts.com ***this kit is only listed for 2.5i and 3.0i m54 roadsters made from 4/2003 to 10/2003...install at your own risk. "

Starscream · 06-08-2010, 07:50 AM

Very easy install,

Big thanks to Tischer!!

I also found the hood sensor a total eyesore, BMW could have done a much better job than that,
I'm considering leaving it off as the car still chirps without it installed,

Z4MHawk · 06-08-2010, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousitch

It is. Put mine in last night. All of thirty minute install.

Mous...Is the inclination sensor also the motion sensor? Or is the inclination sensor a deadman switch that is activated when the hood is raised?

I found a reference and part number for a motion sensor but can't find the item.

Thanks!

mousitch · 06-08-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iwantacookie!

Mous...Is the inclination sensor also the motion sensor? Or is the inclination sensor a deadman switch that is activated when the hood is raised?

I found a reference and part number for a motion sensor but can't find the item.

Thanks!

I wish I knew that too as I want the motion sensor

. We need to investigate.

inTgr8r · 06-08-2010, 09:45 AM

^They are two different things.
Inclination sensor detects angle; i.e. it get's picked up by a tow truck.

Z4MHawk · 06-08-2010, 11:00 AM

OK, here is what I can find from realOEM...

INSTALLATION KIT ALARM SYSTEM 1 10/2003 65730309944 $314.95 +core, See EBA 0393087
only in conjunction with
-- Oddments tray SCHWARZ 1 10/2003 51467073533 $17.14
-- Rearview mirror EC / LED / Radio 315 MHZ 1 10/2003 51167051897
-- Set of covers mirror baseplate SCHWARZ 1 10/2003 51167062264 $3.94
+core, See EBA 0393087

#65730309944 is for an alarm system.
#65730302424 is for an alarm kit.

When you look for the specific parts for the kit (I can't find a part #'s, just a listing) you get the following:

Control Module - $251.38
Ignition immobilizer Module $125.67
Inclination/motion sensor - $143.83
Siren - ? (no price listed)

The kit shown on Tischer shows a hood dead-man switch,sensor bracket, and alarm horn.

So, we have two kits. Hood dead-man switch and Siren/horn are common to both...so it looks like we have a chirp when the locks are ingaged/disengaged when installed and not activated. When activated the alarm will go off when trunk or doors are opended without remote key?

So...I agree that the chirp is worth the money and you get some theft protection if activated. The ignition kill and motion sensor would be nice adds but you pay through the teeth for both, and you will also need the command module.

RobMCoupe · 06-08-2010, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocRiSK

^ yes. Mine also blinks but alarm still needs to be activated.

Thanks. I'll see if my indy can activate it.

kav · 06-08-2010, 11:20 PM

I had a aftermarket shock sensor wired into this alarm on my car.

HaiDef · 06-09-2010, 05:53 PM

When i ordered this with the part number, i got an email saying this is for 2.5 and 3.0si from the year 4/2003 to 10/2003.... Um..... will this work with my 07 M coupe or am I out $37?

"Thank you! –Jason & Evan, getBMWparts.com ***this kit is only listed for 2.5i and 3.0i m54 roadsters made from 4/2003 to 10/2003...install at your own risk. "

any answer to that?

Starscream · 06-09-2010, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hdoan86

When i ordered this with the part number, i got an email saying this is for 2.5 and 3.0si from the year 4/2003 to 10/2003.... Um..... will this work with my 07 M coupe or am I out $37?

"Thank you! –Jason & Evan, getBMWparts.com ***this kit is only listed for 2.5i and 3.0i m54 roadsters made from 4/2003 to 10/2003...install at your own risk. "

any answer to that?

Yes it will fit,

VinnieAces · 06-09-2010, 11:25 PM

anyone from Canada order and receive the item with no problems?

06-03-2010, 06:39 PM	#45
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wasupdu Lieutenant 24 Rep 413 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0, CLS63 AMG Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Mercedes CLS63 ... [0.00] 2005 BMW Z4 [0.00]	Installed the alarm kit for the coupe in my roadster and it worked perfectly. The whole process took about 30 mins. I installed the included hood switch even though I have no intention of paying the dealer to activate the alarm. I'm happy with the lock/unlock chirps for the time being. Should have come this way standard. My 5er does this without any mods :dunno __________________ 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0 - Black Sapphire with Red Extended Leather / NAV / Premium & Sport Pkgs / 19" wheels / M steering wheel / Xenon 2013 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
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06-03-2010, 09:23 PM	#47
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	My thought as well. I'll be worth it just for the chirps I'll get my indi-tech to activate it next time he's doing something else for me. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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06-03-2010, 10:01 PM	#48
a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	+1, ordered! Thanks for the heads up on a great deal! Offer is still good! __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges
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06-05-2010, 07:25 PM	#50
nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	What's the part number for the alarm w/ motion (for the roadsters)? Also, is this really a 30-60 minutes DIY install? Dealer quoted me $257 for install/activation __________________
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06-06-2010, 09:13 AM	#52
RobMCoupe Captain 60 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	Tischer shipped my order Friday. My clown nose blinks when my car is lock. Do I need to have the alarm activated?
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06-06-2010, 08:28 PM	#53
DocRiSK Private First Class 17 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: May 2007 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe 3.0si [0.00]	^ yes. Mine also blinks but alarm still needs to be activated.
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06-07-2010, 10:06 AM	#54
Huz-Z Brigadier General 846 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi All, I'm just back from two weeks in sunny Orlando (during which I only saw two other Z4's - a sliver one and an urban green one which looked surprisingly nice). So - am I S-O-L on this deal now? Cheers! __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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06-07-2010, 10:58 AM	#55
Z4MHawk Private First Class 3 Rep 165 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: tulsa iTrader: (0)	+1 on the part number for the motion sensor? I assume the rest of the M Roadster guys are installing the coup version without the motion sensor? __________________ '06 Z4 ///M Roadster: Silver Gray Metallic; Gray soft top. Zeckhausen CDV. ESS VT1 445 Supercharger. APEX ARC8's. Dunlap Direzza Star Spec's. Strong Struts. Royal Purple. RPI Exhaust w/ DKF hangers.
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06-07-2010, 03:43 PM	#56
HaiDef Lieutenant 24 Rep 416 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	When i ordered this with the part number, i got an email saying this is for 2.5 and 3.0si from the year 4/2003 to 10/2003.... Um..... will this work with my 07 M coupe or am I out $37? "Thank you! –Jason & Evan, getBMWparts.com ***this kit is only listed for 2.5i and 3.0i m54 roadsters made from 4/2003 to 10/2003...install at your own risk. "
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06-08-2010, 07:50 AM	#57
Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	Very easy install, Big thanks to Tischer!! I also found the hood sensor a total eyesore, BMW could have done a much better job than that, I'm considering leaving it off as the car still chirps without it installed, __________________ Imola Red Roadster
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06-08-2010, 09:45 AM	#60
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	^They are two different things. Inclination sensor detects angle; i.e. it get's picked up by a tow truck. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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06-08-2010, 11:00 AM	#61
Z4MHawk Private First Class 3 Rep 165 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: tulsa iTrader: (0)	OK, here is what I can find from realOEM... INSTALLATION KIT ALARM SYSTEM 1 10/2003 65730309944 $314.95 +core, See EBA 0393087 only in conjunction with -- Oddments tray SCHWARZ 1 10/2003 51467073533 $17.14 -- Rearview mirror EC / LED / Radio 315 MHZ 1 10/2003 51167051897 -- Set of covers mirror baseplate SCHWARZ 1 10/2003 51167062264 $3.94 +core, See EBA 0393087 #65730309944 is for an alarm system. #65730302424 is for an alarm kit. When you look for the specific parts for the kit (I can't find a part #'s, just a listing) you get the following: Control Module - $251.38 Ignition immobilizer Module $125.67 Inclination/motion sensor - $143.83 Siren - ? (no price listed) The kit shown on Tischer shows a hood dead-man switch,sensor bracket, and alarm horn. So, we have two kits. Hood dead-man switch and Siren/horn are common to both...so it looks like we have a chirp when the locks are ingaged/disengaged when installed and not activated. When activated the alarm will go off when trunk or doors are opended without remote key? So...I agree that the chirp is worth the money and you get some theft protection if activated. The ignition kill and motion sensor would be nice adds but you pay through the teeth for both, and you will also need the command module. __________________ '06 Z4 ///M Roadster: Silver Gray Metallic; Gray soft top. Zeckhausen CDV. ESS VT1 445 Supercharger. APEX ARC8's. Dunlap Direzza Star Spec's. Strong Struts. Royal Purple. RPI Exhaust w/ DKF hangers. Last edited by Z4MHawk; 09-02-2010 at 08:26 AM.. Reason: poor wording
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06-08-2010, 11:20 PM	#63
kav Lieutenant 48 Rep 401 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I had a aftermarket shock sensor wired into this alarm on my car.
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06-09-2010, 05:53 PM	#64
HaiDef Lieutenant 24 Rep 416 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	When i ordered this with the part number, i got an email saying this is for 2.5 and 3.0si from the year 4/2003 to 10/2003.... Um..... will this work with my 07 M coupe or am I out $37? "Thank you! –Jason & Evan, getBMWparts.com ***this kit is only listed for 2.5i and 3.0i m54 roadsters made from 4/2003 to 10/2003...install at your own risk. " any answer to that?
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06-09-2010, 11:25 PM	#66
VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	anyone from Canada order and receive the item with no problems? __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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