Alarm System

[acer54]

It would appear that my Zed does not have an alarm system, I have checked under the hood/bonnet for a microswitch at the V of the cross brace and there is not one present, I then checked to see if the car is pre wired for an alarm and the wiring does not appear to be present either.
I was under the impression that Zeds came pre wired so the alarm system can be retrofitted, can anyone advise if in fact they are pre wired or not?
If they are not then probably the most cost effective way is to fit an aftermarket system but that will probably mean another fob which I would like to avoid if at all possible.

[JCF]

They are pre-wired. The wiring harness is tucked over by the brake cylinder.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...53&postcount=9

[acer54]

Originally Posted by JCF

They are pre-wired. The wiring harness is tucked over by the brake cylinder.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...53&postcount=9

I just cannot find the wiring for the hood/bonnet switch near the brake servo that's why I was wondering if it was pre wired.

[gpraceman]

The photos on this thread may help: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...lation-for-E86

[acer54]

Originally Posted by gpraceman

The photos on this thread may help: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...lation-for-E86

Excellent tutorial and photo's but I still cannot find the wiring, mine is right hand drive so brake servo is on the other side of the firewall but I do not think that will make a difference with the wiring loom.

Update

Checked my VIN and option S5GAA (Alarm Prep Pack) is not listed which explains why I cannot find any wiring.....
It looks like I'm limited to fitting a 3rd party alarm system without immobilizer.