[Hopkins58]

Hello All! I am the owner of a 2009 BMW 328i. I was wondering as to what I should do regarding an alarm. I cannot for the life of me remember if I lock my car. Plus, it would be beneficial to me to purchase an alarm. I need suggestions as to what alarm I should install and where I should get it installed! I am located in Orlando, Florida. Thanks

[dylim]

OEM? Costs about 225 if you diy.

[Hopkins58]

And what does it cost if my local BMW dealership does it?

[nelson29]

A lot, specially at Fields. I know a couple of BMW techs, one of them has a shop. I'll check with him for a price quote.

[koolit]

Originally Posted by Hopkins58

Hello All! I am the owner of a 2009 BMW 328i. I was wondering as to what I should do regarding an alarm. I cannot for the life of me remember if I lock my car. Plus, it would be beneficial to me to purchase an alarm. I need suggestions as to what alarm I should install and where I should get it installed! I am located in Orlando, Florida. Thanks

Not sure if you missed this thread... might work for yah
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1487

I got very excited until I got to the last page. Another member quoted saying his car is not "pre-wired" for the alarm. I quickly checked my 2010 E90 and found out that the same is true in my case
So much for the excitement reading all 24 pages Bummer

[Hopkins58]

Originally Posted by nelson29

A lot, specially at Fields. I know a couple of BMW techs, one of them has a shop. I'll check with him for a price quote.

i figured it would cost a shit load at Fields.. But yes, please let me know about the BMW Tech's Shop.

[Hopkins58]

Originally Posted by koolit

Not sure if you missed this thread... might work for yah
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1487

I got very excited until I got to the last page. Another member quoted saying his car is not "pre-wired" for the alarm. I quickly checked my 2010 E90 and found out that the same is true in my case
So much for the excitement reading all 24 pages Bummer

how do you figure out whether or not you are Pre-Wired? and yes, I have gone through this thread before. Thanks.

[nelson29]

Vin #

[phineasrely]

*I came across the alarm through one of my friends, According to his view, We see that in the owners manual* and also its working. He cut all the wires to the horns so at least they don't go off now but the security system is still triggering and now He don't have a horn while driving. Nowhere we can find info to disable the alarm. He could set it to valet if he had a clicker.




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[WRichieX]

Hey guys so under vin check it says I'm prepped for alarm. However, I have all the beeps and flashing "clown nose" Does that mean I have alarm or just prepped so I can get alarm? Thanks.

[pweber]

Originally Posted by WRichieX

Hey guys so under vin check it says I'm prepped for alarm. However, I have all the beeps and flashing "clown nose" Does that mean I have alarm or just prepped so I can get alarm? Thanks.

Hi, you just have to buy alarm KIT for your car 65120403658. Then you have to code it.
Remove VO $5GA and add +K302, recode few modules: CAS, NFRM, DWAI.

[zivyn]

Originally Posted by WRichieX

Hey guys so under vin check it says I'm prepped for alarm. However, I have all the beeps and flashing "clown nose" Does that mean I have alarm or just prepped so I can get alarm? Thanks.

If your clown nose already flashes and the car beeps when you lock it - you ALREADY have the alarm.

I think if you hold the lock or trunk release button it should activate the panic alarm, can't remember which. You can always activate it by locking the car with the windows open and wave your hand inside the car, the motion sensor should set off the alarm.

[WRichieX]

Originally Posted by zivyn

If your clown nose already flashes and the car beeps when you lock it - you ALREADY have the alarm.

I think if you hold the lock or trunk release button it should activate the panic alarm, can't remember which. You can always activate it by locking the car with the windows open and wave your hand inside the car, the motion sensor should set off the alarm.

Yea doesn't go off when I wave. That's why I was curious.

[zivyn]

Originally Posted by WRichieX

Yea doesn't go off when I wave. That's why I was curious.

Weird. If it has the beep/blink it should be installed and activated.

On your VIN look-up does it say alarm installed or pre-wired? Are you the original owner? Maybe someone else had it installed but forgot to change the headliner cover, you need one with slots to make the alarm work:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=53

(I have that thread queued up because I'm installing my alarm this weekend)

[WRichieX]

On a vin look up. It says preparation alarm system. I can hold trunk and it panics. Im not the originall owner. I dont have a headliner as its an e93 like the pic in the link. Do they not come with motion sensors? All I have is that dome light.

[zivyn]

Originally Posted by WRichieX

On a vin look up. It says preparation alarm system. I can hold trunk and it panics. Im not the originall owner. I dont have a headliner as its an e93 like the pic in the link. Do they not come with motion sensors? All I have is that dome light.

Oh, sorry I should have read your sig. No motion sensor for verts:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63070

Sounds like you have the alarm fully activated for your model.

[.fLip.]

excuse my ignorance, the oem alarm automatically locks doors?

my e90 is prewired for alarm but I haven't shelled out the cash for it the module yet.

[zivyn]

Originally Posted by .fLip.

excuse my ignorance, the oem alarm automatically locks doors?

my e90 is prewired for alarm but I haven't shelled out the cash for it the module yet.

My car doesn't have the alarm but does have the setting to "automatically lock doors after (x) seconds" if door not opened and the "lock when driving"

I don't think the alarm locks the doors if you just walk away from the car...but not 100% sure obvioulsy