Disabling Alarm

Ferg · 01-09-2008, 05:06 AM

Does anyone have information on how to disable the factory alarm for shipping purposes?

timn · 01-09-2008, 05:27 AM

I think you can just lock your door manually (with the door open) then close the door. Locked, but not armed.

Ferg · 01-09-2008, 06:41 AM

I'll try it and see what happens.

Ferg · 01-10-2008, 08:46 AM

Ok, that did not work. I'm open to any other suggestions. I tried with the door open to push down the lock, no go, did not work. Tried to lock it with the acutal hidden key, once again, no go. Anyone else have any ideas?

txusa03 · 01-10-2008, 02:11 PM

I am not an expert, but for shipping, you are concern that the ultrasonic might go off, then I would just remove the ultrasonic unit located in the center dome light. Everything should not go off while the car is in transport mode.

just a wild guess. Also if you have idrive, can you not turn it off from idrive? I don't have idrive so i am clueless on the idrive brainstorming suggestion.

timn · 01-10-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

I am not an expert, but for shipping, you are concern that the ultrasonic might go off, then I would just remove the ultrasonic unit located in the center dome light. Everything should not go off while the car is in transport mode.

just a wild guess. Also if you have idrive, can you not turn it off from idrive? I don't have idrive so i am clueless on the idrive brainstorming suggestion.

Good idea. Taking out the ultrasonic unit might disable the entire alarm.

Ferg · 01-15-2008, 05:19 AM

Ok, there is not an option in the I-drive system to turn off the alarm. If I take out the ultrasonic, will this require me to reset the computer once I get the car back?

txusa03 · 01-15-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferg

Ok, there is not an option in the I-drive system to turn off the alarm. If I take out the ultrasonic, will this require me to reset the computer once I get the car back?

Better not take out the ultrasonic then unless you are sure you do not mess up the programming. I just thought of something. As I was thinking, when transporting the car, my only concenr would be the ultrasonic unit. What if you tape up the slots/vent on the ultrasonic, would that prevent the alarm from going off during transport? I don't really know but an alarm expert might know.

FrankoQ · 01-15-2008, 09:17 AM

I remember seeing another thread about the same topic... about a year ago.
Might want to go to the DIY section or here and do a search.
I can't remember if a solution was found.

Gig103 · 01-15-2008, 11:09 AM

The manual says that the driver door cannot be locked when it is open, to prevent accidental lockouts. But what if you got in the car from the passenger side to lock the driver door, then locked the passenger door while exiting. Then all doors would be locked, right?

Or, what if you use the metal key to lock the driver's door? Does this arm the alarm too?

ren · 01-15-2008, 11:46 AM

If you lock the doors with they metal key the alarm will still be armed.

If you want to disable the ultrasonic off, lock the car with the remote and press the lock button for a second time and hold for a few seconds until you see a confirmation as the clown nose rapidly blinks a couple times. This means the ultrasonic is off and the alarm is in passive mode.

I don't know if you can completely disable the alarm, but why would you do that?

brianlay · 01-15-2008, 11:59 AM

If you just want to disable the motion and tilt sensors, it's in the manual.

Press the lock button a second time within a few seconds of locking the car, sensors are disabled

18LLC · 01-15-2008, 12:44 PM

don't you have to disconnect your battery for shipping?

Ferg · 01-17-2008, 05:27 AM

Not sure if I have to disconnect the battery or not. I don't believe they do. I simply take it to the drop off point and they take care of the rest. I only make sure it is empty and clean. As for disabling the motion and tilt sensor, I did find that in the manual, but I truly don't see the shipping personnel knowing anything about that, and it's not like I have the ability to talk to each and every person that will touch the car.

Placey · 01-17-2008, 08:05 PM

Stop by a BMW dealership if you have a chance. I know here in the US, all new cars come with a Battery Disconnect switch, which while in transit, the person in the drivers seat can turn on/off the entire electrical system.

If they have the same in germany, they will definately know what your talking about and give/sell you one.

BTW, for everyone else reading this from the US:
the switch is removed from the vehicle prior to delivery.

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timn First Lieutenant 53 Rep 321 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Palo Alto, Ca iTrader: (4)	I think you can just lock your door manually (with the door open) then close the door. Locked, but not armed.
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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 158 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Ok, that did not work. I'm open to any other suggestions. I tried with the door open to push down the lock, no go, did not work. Tried to lock it with the acutal hidden key, once again, no go. Anyone else have any ideas?
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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 158 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Ok, there is not an option in the I-drive system to turn off the alarm. If I take out the ultrasonic, will this require me to reset the computer once I get the car back?
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Gig103 Major 76 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	The manual says that the driver door cannot be locked when it is open, to prevent accidental lockouts. But what if you got in the car from the passenger side to lock the driver door, then locked the passenger door while exiting. Then all doors would be locked, right? Or, what if you use the metal key to lock the driver's door? Does this arm the alarm too? __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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ren Captain 62 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 2024 X7 M60i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: U.S. iTrader: (8)	If you lock the doors with they metal key the alarm will still be armed. If you want to disable the ultrasonic off, lock the car with the remote and press the lock button for a second time and hold for a few seconds until you see a confirmation as the clown nose rapidly blinks a couple times. This means the ultrasonic is off and the alarm is in passive mode. I don't know if you can completely disable the alarm, but why would you do that?
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01-15-2008, 11:59 AM	#12
brianlay New Member 14 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	If you just want to disable the motion and tilt sensors, it's in the manual. Press the lock button a second time within a few seconds of locking the car, sensors are disabled
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18LLC Major General 156 Rep 5,104 Posts Drives: e89 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	don't you have to disconnect your battery for shipping? __________________
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01-17-2008, 05:27 AM	#14
Ferg Master of my own domain!! 158 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Not sure if I have to disconnect the battery or not. I don't believe they do. I simply take it to the drop off point and they take care of the rest. I only make sure it is empty and clean. As for disabling the motion and tilt sensor, I did find that in the manual, but I truly don't see the shipping personnel knowing anything about that, and it's not like I have the ability to talk to each and every person that will touch the car.
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Placey First Lieutenant 15 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 08 Z4 3.0SI Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upstate New York iTrader: (1)	Stop by a BMW dealership if you have a chance. I know here in the US, all new cars come with a Battery Disconnect switch, which while in transit, the person in the drivers seat can turn on/off the entire electrical system. If they have the same in germany, they will definately know what your talking about and give/sell you one. BTW, for everyone else reading this from the US: the switch is removed from the vehicle prior to delivery.
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