Z4 Alarm for Cheap & Install Instructions

fercho · 04-16-2011, 12:28 AM

I got my alarm today for $40.75 at my dealer and I did the installation myself and honestly guys it was really easy to do took me about 1 hour or less.. believe me guys I don't even know how to do an oil change but this was really easy to do, everything is working fine for me.

MIKe86 · 04-18-2011, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by santov

$10 and I get to drive the Duc home.

Sure just leave a certified check for $8990 and we'll call it even

How much did all the software/hardware set you back?

MIKe86 · 04-19-2011, 09:25 PM

It's ALIIIIIVVVVEEEEE!!!! MUAHAHAHAA!!

Well, at least the beeping anyway. Was not expecting it to beep until programmed - and I don't think it did at first but went to unlock my car and BAM! it beeped!

Unlock, it beeped again!

Other nice thing is I remembered about a good local indy that specializes in bmw's - real good guys, and they have the coder and will do it for cheap. 8-)

bucko521 · 05-22-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBroker

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

http://bmwpartsunlimited.com/partlocator/index.cfm

Part # 65730302424 at this site still has them at $38

If you want the tilt sensor then part #65730309944 but it is $256

neoexodus · 07-11-2011, 10:58 AM

For any that have completed the install: were you able to get the bumper cover loose and out without removing the tire, or did you have to go through all that hassle? also; any particular tools you would recommend for removing the plastic rivets in the wheel well?

santov · 07-11-2011, 11:57 AM

Yeah, wheel has to come off.

You don't have to remove the liner, but the fasteners near the rear (say everything before the 12 o'clock position) needs to come out. There's a few bolts on the bottom that connect with the rear bumper cover. Now you should be able to get to the mounting location and wiring harness hiden up there. Should take about 15-20min to get all apart if you're going slow.

Those fasteners with a plastic pin in the middle are pretty robust. I used a small flat heat to work the pin up, then a pair of needle-nose pliers to pull the pin out. The remainder of the fastner just get's pulled straight out.

Hope this helps!
-V

MIKe86 · 07-11-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by santov

Yeah, wheel has to come off.

You don't have to remove the liner, but the fasteners near the rear (say everything before the 12 o'clock position) needs to come out. There's a few bolts on the bottom that connect with the rear bumper cover. Now you should be able to get to the mounting location and wiring harness hiden up there. Should take about 15-20min to get all apart if you're going slow.

Those fasteners with a plastic pin in the middle are pretty robust. I used a small flat heat to work the pin up, then a pair of needle-nose pliers to pull the pin out. The remainder of the fastner just get's pulled straight out.

Hope this helps!
-V

Unless you guys are talking about something different regarding a roadster... I did mine without removing any wheels on my coupe..

SCHMOUPE · 07-11-2011, 02:47 PM

I believe the roadster alarm is a bit different and has a tilt sensor.

jragan · 07-11-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shakib

I believe the roadster alarm is a bit different and has a tilt sensor.

Both kids have tilt in rear of car that requires all the crap underneath to be removed but not the wheels or liner (at least I didn't need to remove them).

The roadster has a radar sensor that requires taking apart the rear console in the cabin.

Aries326 · 09-10-2011, 09:54 PM

Sorry to revive an old thread but let me get this straight, the alarm you guys all are installing do not have the motion sensor? This is what pops up when I clicked one of the links above:

http://www.bmwpartsunlimited.com/par...&siteid=215368

Has anyone tried adding the motion sensors themselves?

santov · 09-17-2011, 02:02 PM

You gots to read this whole thread, it's been answered here already...but I'll recap.

Basic alarm is $60 and chirps when arming and disarming. It adds a switch under the hood. You could install this alarm in about 15min. The only tough part is taking off the rear right wheel to get to the mounting point behind the fender liner.

The next step adds a tilt sensor for when your car gets towed (not a shock sensor should your car get bumped). Installing this involves removing the storage cubby and rear plastic trim.

"Roadster" model alarms add interior motion. Some coupe guys did it to monitor the inside if they should park with the windows rolled down. Installation is about the same as tilt sensor model.

In all three "models" if you want the alarm to actually act as an alarm it you have to activate at the dealer or by somebody who has the software. It has lots of cool settings to mess with such as the lights and chirping, but without activating all it does is beep at you.

Nobody listens to alarms, so I think the tilt sensor and interior motion is kinda moot. But for chirping and trunk locking the basic one is the way to go.
Good luck!

mars · 09-26-2011, 10:33 PM

Hi to all of you and a great article. I have a stupid question and here it goes: What do you mean when you are mentionning chirping my second question , will it fit on my 2008 SI
Thank you

3002 tii · 09-27-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mars

Hi to all of you and a great article. I have a stupid question and here it goes: What do you mean when you are mentionning chirping my second question , will it fit on my 2008 SI
Thank you

Your 2nd question was answered in post 1.

Chirping just refers to the noise it makes when the alarm has been activated / deactivated.

Huz-Z · 09-27-2011, 07:53 AM

If anyone has an alarm that they don't want, let me know. I know a couple of guys who may want one for esch of their cars.

zinger · 09-30-2011, 02:14 PM

This is a great tip guys, thanks very much. I've been lurking and reading the forums, and had to register just to say thanks.

edit to say that I didn't need to take the tire off either. But I discovered my back bumper was already missing most of the bottom self-tapping bolts, so I'll be hunting for replacements of those at the local hardware store.

mars · 10-06-2011, 05:35 PM

Hi, in post #1 in the Instructions for Non-M: it is mention that I have to pull firmly on the oddments box cover, I have tryed this and it does not move, in another tread the installation instruction P/N 01290383087 there is a mention about two Philips screws, on my car I don't see them in the same position like in the instructions.
How hard should I pull on the box cover or is there something else holding it.
I don't want to break anything.
Thank you

santov · 10-06-2011, 07:05 PM

Are you talking about the ashtray trap door? I didn't bother looking up the part number, on my phone, sorry.

The ashtray is made up of a (bucket) that pulls straight out, and if memory serves the screws are underneath it. Careful not to drop the bucket like I did and crack the corner. I only keep quarters in it for parking meters, so it's no big deal...

Hope this helps!

mars · 10-06-2011, 09:12 PM

Hi, I'm not talking about the ashtray, the one that I mean is the cover for the oddments box the one that is in between the two seats or roll bar.
In the instructions to be able to install the tilt or motion sensor one have to begin removing this cover to get further access.
Thank you for the reply

udme86m · 10-10-2011, 09:02 AM

SWEET! Just ordered mine

Curt · 02-12-2013, 06:21 PM

Thanks for this thread, I've installed the siren and hood switch and now my gf's Z4 chirps

Can someone give me a step by step tutorial to activate the alarm through NCS expert? I would assume to load in expertmode, then add VO 302, but I'm not sure what to do after that, not sure which modules to process to, etc.

Step by step guide would be super helpful! Thanks!

My dealer is charging $195 to activate :\ Just having it chirp is good enough haha but I'd still like to get the functionality down.

Finnegan · 02-12-2013, 08:45 PM

Not a lot of us here are experts with NCS Expert. Sounds like you may be more expert than most with that particular tool. That said, hopefully someone will chime in. I just didn't want you to get your hopes up too high since it's a program with a steep learning curve.

TCZ4 · 02-12-2013, 09:57 PM

So buying the siren is $40 and just makes the chirping sound? (unless activated). Can someone post a vid or sound clip of the chirp??

04-16-2011, 12:28 AM	#221
fercho Lieutenant 29 Rep 518 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 2.5 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2)	I got my alarm today for $40.75 at my dealer and I did the installation myself and honestly guys it was really easy to do took me about 1 hour or less.. believe me guys I don't even know how to do an oil change but this was really easy to do, everything is working fine for me.
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04-19-2011, 09:25 PM	#223
MIKe86 Lieutenant 25 Rep 457 Posts Drives: 90 332is Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 18045 iTrader: (0)	It's ALIIIIIVVVVEEEEE!!!! MUAHAHAHAA!! Well, at least the beeping anyway. Was not expecting it to beep until programmed - and I don't think it did at first but went to unlock my car and BAM! it beeped! Unlock, it beeped again! Other nice thing is I remembered about a good local indy that specializes in bmw's - real good guys, and they have the coder and will do it for cheap. 8-) __________________
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07-11-2011, 10:58 AM	#225
neoexodus Private 7 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 09 335i E93 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	For any that have completed the install: were you able to get the bumper cover loose and out without removing the tire, or did you have to go through all that hassle? also; any particular tools you would recommend for removing the plastic rivets in the wheel well?
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07-11-2011, 11:57 AM	#226
santov Lieutenant 64 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si White over Beige Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area, Calif iTrader: (8)	Yeah, wheel has to come off. You don't have to remove the liner, but the fasteners near the rear (say everything before the 12 o'clock position) needs to come out. There's a few bolts on the bottom that connect with the rear bumper cover. Now you should be able to get to the mounting location and wiring harness hiden up there. Should take about 15-20min to get all apart if you're going slow. Those fasteners with a plastic pin in the middle are pretty robust. I used a small flat heat to work the pin up, then a pair of needle-nose pliers to pull the pin out. The remainder of the fastner just get's pulled straight out. Hope this helps! -V
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07-11-2011, 02:47 PM	#228
SCHMOUPE Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupe [0.00]	I believe the roadster alarm is a bit different and has a tilt sensor. __________________ Gruppe M CAI / Euro Headers / Rogue Engineering X-pipe / RE Diablo Exhaust
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09-10-2011, 09:54 PM	#230
Aries326 Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si, 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.00]	Sorry to revive an old thread but let me get this straight, the alarm you guys all are installing do not have the motion sensor? This is what pops up when I clicked one of the links above: http://www.bmwpartsunlimited.com/par...&siteid=215368 Has anyone tried adding the motion sensors themselves? Last edited by Aries326; 09-11-2011 at 06:35 AM..
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09-17-2011, 02:02 PM	#231
santov Lieutenant 64 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si White over Beige Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area, Calif iTrader: (8)	You gots to read this whole thread, it's been answered here already...but I'll recap. Basic alarm is $60 and chirps when arming and disarming. It adds a switch under the hood. You could install this alarm in about 15min. The only tough part is taking off the rear right wheel to get to the mounting point behind the fender liner. The next step adds a tilt sensor for when your car gets towed (not a shock sensor should your car get bumped). Installing this involves removing the storage cubby and rear plastic trim. "Roadster" model alarms add interior motion. Some coupe guys did it to monitor the inside if they should park with the windows rolled down. Installation is about the same as tilt sensor model. In all three "models" if you want the alarm to actually act as an alarm it you have to activate at the dealer or by somebody who has the software. It has lots of cool settings to mess with such as the lights and chirping, but without activating all it does is beep at you. Nobody listens to alarms, so I think the tilt sensor and interior motion is kinda moot. But for chirping and trunk locking the basic one is the way to go. Good luck!
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09-26-2011, 10:33 PM	#232
mars New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Z4 SI 2008 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi to all of you and a great article. I have a stupid question and here it goes: What do you mean when you are mentionning chirping my second question , will it fit on my 2008 SI Thank you
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09-27-2011, 07:53 AM	#234
Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	If anyone has an alarm that they don't want, let me know. I know a couple of guys who may want one for esch of their cars. __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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09-30-2011, 02:14 PM	#235
zinger New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Silver 2005 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	This is a great tip guys, thanks very much. I've been lurking and reading the forums, and had to register just to say thanks. edit to say that I didn't need to take the tire off either. But I discovered my back bumper was already missing most of the bottom self-tapping bolts, so I'll be hunting for replacements of those at the local hardware store. Last edited by zinger; 09-30-2011 at 03:24 PM..
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10-06-2011, 05:35 PM	#236
mars New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Z4 SI 2008 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi, in post #1 in the Instructions for Non-M: it is mention that I have to pull firmly on the oddments box cover, I have tryed this and it does not move, in another tread the installation instruction P/N 01290383087 there is a mention about two Philips screws, on my car I don't see them in the same position like in the instructions. How hard should I pull on the box cover or is there something else holding it. I don't want to break anything. Thank you
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10-06-2011, 07:05 PM	#237
santov Lieutenant 64 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si White over Beige Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area, Calif iTrader: (8)	Are you talking about the ashtray trap door? I didn't bother looking up the part number, on my phone, sorry. The ashtray is made up of a (bucket) that pulls straight out, and if memory serves the screws are underneath it. Careful not to drop the bucket like I did and crack the corner. I only keep quarters in it for parking meters, so it's no big deal... Hope this helps!
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10-06-2011, 09:12 PM	#238
mars New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Z4 SI 2008 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi, I'm not talking about the ashtray, the one that I mean is the cover for the oddments box the one that is in between the two seats or roll bar. In the instructions to be able to install the tilt or motion sensor one have to begin removing this cover to get further access. Thank you for the reply
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10-10-2011, 09:02 AM	#239
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02-12-2013, 06:21 PM	#240
Curt Private 20 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thanks for this thread, I've installed the siren and hood switch and now my gf's Z4 chirps Can someone give me a step by step tutorial to activate the alarm through NCS expert? I would assume to load in expertmode, then add VO 302, but I'm not sure what to do after that, not sure which modules to process to, etc. Step by step guide would be super helpful! Thanks! My dealer is charging $195 to activate :\ Just having it chirp is good enough haha but I'd still like to get the functionality down.
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02-12-2013, 08:45 PM	#241
Finnegan Dog Listener 701 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Not a lot of us here are experts with NCS Expert. Sounds like you may be more expert than most with that particular tool. That said, hopefully someone will chime in. I just didn't want you to get your hopes up too high since it's a program with a steep learning curve.
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02-12-2013, 09:57 PM	#242
TCZ4 Private First Class 11 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2015 428i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	So buying the siren is $40 and just makes the chirping sound? (unless activated). Can someone post a vid or sound clip of the chirp??
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