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03-13-2008, 06:44 PM | #1 |
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Alarm not working
Hello all. I have a problem with my alarm on my 2004 Z4 3l. I bought this car in Jan 08 so am kinda new to bmw's. I have tried the panic button on the fob and that didn't work. It locks everything ok but the alarm doesn't work. Left the windows down and tried to unlock it by sticking my arm inside the car. Wouldn't unlock and no alarm. It has a little round lite under the mirror but it has never flashed. I looked at the fuses in the glove box but there isn't a fuse for alarm system. I know this is kinda a stupid question but does my car even have an alarm system? It has sport and premium options. Is it possible that it has been unhooked? And where would I look to check it out if it has.
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03-13-2008, 10:01 PM | #3 |
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You have an alarm?!?
LoL, Compustar that sucker!
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You do not have an alarm, unless it was installed as a dealer-added option. There is an after-market BMW alarm system that works with the clown nose. It costs a little over $200 with a cockpit motion sensor. I'm told the DIY install is medium difficulty. Even if you DIY, you still will need to have the dealer add it to your programmable options.
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ya OEM not aftermarket
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03-14-2008, 09:24 AM | #6 |
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Btw, you can get anything out of the car with the alarm on and not set it off. It only locks certain things like the center console and i believe the glove box. Rosie
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Technically if you move very slowly you can get by the motion detector as well. It was on Mythbusters.
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Thanks, I'll inquire next time I take it in. Rosie
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Thank you all for your replys. I just figured an expensive car like the bmw's would have a very good alarm system in it. Since most other cheap cars come with one from factory. It says how it works in the manual so thats why I kinda thought it had one.
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Well...the alarm isn't really going to be anything more than a nuisance to a determined thief anyway...
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I agree. A pro will not be deterred. Youngsters looking for a joyride will be. For the cost of the equipment with a diy install, I think it's worth it, if only for peace of mind.
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