OEM factory alarm on 335Ci audible?

matt_435xi · 02-20-2007, 04:56 PM

i read from another member:

Only issue I had is when I had the OEM alarm installed. I wanted to have an audible sound when I lock my doors, not just the flash lights (just my personal preference). They installed the alarm, but the software does not play well, so they said to bring in back later in the year.

is this still an issue??

also, anyone have issues with CA and OEM alarm? still have to use keyfob to engage i assume? keyless to disengage, right?

RiXst3r · 02-20-2007, 05:59 PM

I have the alarm... works great... 335 coupe ... CA .. audible, everything works perfect

matt_435xi · 02-20-2007, 06:03 PM

so you must use the keyfob to engage with comfort access (CA)?
but you do NOT have to use the keyfob to disengage when approaching the car?

is this correct?

RiXst3r · 02-20-2007, 06:17 PM

everything works exactly as it did before the alarm was installed... when you grab the handle, CA unlocks the car and disarms the alarm at the same time(chirp chirp), and then when you leave, it locks and arms the alarm (chirp) at the same time.

Alan(iX) · 02-21-2007, 12:51 PM

I am guessing that you do not have the acoustic confirmation set on.

with iDrive configure:
hazard flashers light: locking/unlocking
Acoustic confirm: locking/unlocking

without iDrive, use turn indicator stalk up/down button to find KEY symbol appears. Then set hazard flashers light and Acoustic confirm options.

txusa03 · 02-21-2007, 12:59 PM

some bmw shops are just slow on getting up to speed with programmings...

MacAttack · 02-21-2007, 01:46 PM

I planned on getting the alarm but wanted to wait until the dealerships work on a few. Been reading too many horror stories. Good to hear a good news story on the alarms.

piezo · 03-26-2007, 09:11 PM

Horror stories? I had the OEM alarm installed last week, and I've brought the car back for reprogramming, as it didn't add the acoustic confim. when locking & unlocking options (panic function doesn't work either). The siren does chirp once for arm and twice for disarm, but I'd like to have the ability to silence it from time to time (coming home late, for example). So my service writer calls and tells me that the audible confirm. options were removed mid production, and my car fell on "the wrong side of the VIN break". (built early last month) This sounds like

to me. I called BMWNA Customer Relations for kicks, but he couldn't find anything to corroborate, though he did conceed that the explanation doesn't make much sense.

Has anyone out there heard anything like this?

mimi74 · 03-27-2007, 12:32 AM

In France, my panic button or sound confirmation don't work either with my alarm

piezo · 07-05-2007, 08:56 PM

For the record, my alarm programming issues were eventually resolved (third time's the charm!)
It took a PuMA case with a provided update file to finally do the trick.

To review:

Dealer installs OEM alarm

After picking up car, notice acoustic confirm. options not present and panic mode inoperable, also LED flashes rapidly on arming (as if "faulting out" a zone)

Describe above symptoms to SA, also request Progman v.25 for popup nav arrows (unaware at this point that it breaks RTTI)

Am told Program update was successful, but acoustic confirm. & panic features were discontinued mid-production and mine "fell on the wrong side of the VIN break". Also rapid LED flashing on arming is "normal".

Subsequently notice that hood switch does not trip alarm, by now Progman update that restores RTTI is available

Demonstrate faulty hood switch to tech, gently suggest that a PuMA case might be a good idea

Pick up car with acoustic confirm. options, panic mode, hood switch and RTTI all fully functional!

To alliteratively state the obvious moral:

Polite persistence pays

msimon18 · 07-06-2007, 10:04 AM

Piezo,

I am in a similar situation. Three visits already and still does not work correctly. I am persistent but getting very annoyed. V26 solved several issues like the fast flashing but the motion sesnors still do not work in my E93 top up or down !!

piezo · 07-06-2007, 04:04 PM

msimon18, I've sent you my PuMA case# in a PM; perhaps your tech might find something helpful by referring to it
As for the interior motion sensor, mine has worked all along. Where do they install that on an E93? I'm guessing not the headliner.

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RiXst3r 297 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	everything works exactly as it did before the alarm was installed... when you grab the handle, CA unlocks the car and disarms the alarm at the same time(chirp chirp), and then when you leave, it locks and arms the alarm (chirp) at the same time.
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Alan(iX) Private First Class 5 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 535 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (2)	I am guessing that you do not have the acoustic confirmation set on. with iDrive configure: hazard flashers light: locking/unlocking Acoustic confirm: locking/unlocking without iDrive, use turn indicator stalk up/down button to find KEY symbol appears. Then set hazard flashers light and Acoustic confirm options. __________________ Alan(iX) 1988 BMW E30 325iX Ordered 6/29/2006, Built 9/6/2006, Delivered 9/29/2006: 2007 BMW E92 335i Coupe, 6MT, space grey, black leather, dark burl, CWP, ZPP, ZSP, Comfort Access, Nav, Power Rear Sun Shade, Park Distance Control, Sirius
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03-26-2007, 09:11 PM	#8
piezo unstratified 1 Rep 162 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Horror stories? I had the OEM alarm installed last week, and I've brought the car back for reprogramming, as it didn't add the acoustic confim. when locking & unlocking options (panic function doesn't work either). The siren does chirp once for arm and twice for disarm, but I'd like to have the ability to silence it from time to time (coming home late, for example). So my service writer calls and tells me that the audible confirm. options were removed mid production, and my car fell on "the wrong side of the VIN break". (built early last month) This sounds like to me. I called BMWNA Customer Relations for kicks, but he couldn't find anything to corroborate, though he did conceed that the explanation doesn't make much sense. Has anyone out there heard anything like this? Attached Images
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mimi74 Light years are ahead 8 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Arktis Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France iTrader: (0)	In France, my panic button or sound confirmation don't work either with my alarm __________________ My new 335ci is here
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piezo unstratified 1 Rep 162 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	All is well For the record, my alarm programming issues were eventually resolved (third time's the charm!) It took a PuMA case with a provided update file to finally do the trick. To review: Dealer installs OEM alarm After picking up car, notice acoustic confirm. options not present and panic mode inoperable, also LED flashes rapidly on arming (as if "faulting out" a zone) Describe above symptoms to SA, also request Progman v.25 for popup nav arrows (unaware at this point that it breaks RTTI) Am told Program update was successful, but acoustic confirm. & panic features were discontinued mid-production and mine "fell on the wrong side of the VIN break". Also rapid LED flashing on arming is "normal". Subsequently notice that hood switch does not trip alarm, by now Progman update that restores RTTI is available Demonstrate faulty hood switch to tech, gently suggest that a PuMA case might be a good idea Pick up car with acoustic confirm. options, panic mode, hood switch and RTTI all fully functional! To alliteratively state the obvious moral: Polite persistence pays
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piezo unstratified 1 Rep 162 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	msimon18, I've sent you my PuMA case# in a PM; perhaps your tech might find something helpful by referring to it As for the interior motion sensor, mine has worked all along. Where do they install that on an E93? I'm guessing not the headliner.
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