[vzmo335]

on the bmw web site it states that if u hold the "open trunk button on the remote for three seconds" the car should panic . when i do that nothing happens but the trunk pops open. any reason why?

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by vzmo335

on the bmw web site it states that if u hold the "open trunk button on the remote for three seconds" the car should panic . when i do that nothing happens but the trunk pops open. any reason why?

Does your car have the factory alarm?

[Chriztofor]

Originally Posted by vzmo335

on the bmw web site it states that if u hold the "open trunk button on the remote for three seconds" the car should panic . when i do that nothing happens but the trunk pops open. any reason why?

Nope perfectly fine. BMW designed it that way. If you are panicked you are suppose to jump in the trunk. The thieves will see what a pussy you are, point, and walk away laughing.

[Badperfection]

Originally Posted by vzmo335

on the bmw web site it states that if u hold the "open trunk button on the remote for three seconds" the car should panic . when i do that nothing happens but the trunk pops open. any reason why?

You dont have the factory alarm from BMW, yes the car is a expensive luxury automobile.. and it doesnt come standard with alarm.... BUT No one can steal bimmers with the technology and the tracking systems on our cars. Unless they have the key but at that point call bmw assist they can turn the car off and send the police to where the car is located....

When you need to panic, you cant use your car to get attention, fight instead or use a weapon.

[FVM3]

Originally Posted by Badperfection

You dont have the factory alarm from BMW, yes the car is a expensive luxury automobile.. and it doesnt come standard with alarm.... BUT No one can steal bimmers with the technology and the tracking systems on our cars. Unless they have the key but at that point call bmw assist they can turn the car off and send the police to where the car is located....

When you need to panic, you cant use your car to get attention, fight instead or use a weapon.

You are not right, people with skills can steal bimmers! I got a friend his 335i was stolen

[Chriztofor]

No skills required. All you need is a tow truck and you can steal any car.

[Badperfection]

Originally Posted by christopherchenm

You are not right, people with skills can steal bimmers! I got a friend his 335i was stolen

So theres no tracking device?

[KyLu II]

Originally Posted by Badperfection

So theres no tracking device?

only if the car has bmw assist...

[Kevin Harney]

It has been said many times but here is the answer .....

BMW Drivers don't PANIC !

[fdriller9]

Originally Posted by Badperfection

So theres no tracking device?

By the time the car is reported stolen and BMW Assist has been given authorization to track the vehicle, the car will have it's battery disconnected and in the process of being stripped.

No power....no tracking.

OP does your car beep when you unlock/lock? If not, you don't have an alarm....unless someone disabled the beep. You can also check the clown nose under the rear view mirror. If it blinks when your car is locked, you have an alarm. If not, you don't.

[Badperfection]

Originally Posted by *********

By the time the car is reported stolen and BMW Assist has been given authorization to track the vehicle, the car will have it's battery disconnected and in the process of being stripped.

No power....no tracking.

OP does your car beep when you unlock/lock? If not, you don't have an alarm....unless someone disabled the beep. You can also check the clown nose under the rear view mirror. If it blinks when your car is locked, you have an alarm. If not, you don't.

wow, thanks for the info.... does the alarm have to be from bmw if someone decides to get an alarm system?

[fdriller9]

Originally Posted by Badperfection

wow, thanks for the info.... does the alarm have to be from bmw if someone decides to get an alarm system?

No but if you get an aftermarket system, you'll also need to use another FOB to control the alarm. :/

[Brey335i]

What they mean is that after holding the button for 3 seconds, your trunk still won't open and YOU will panic as you realize the car has to go back into the dealership for service

[Roowah]

Originally Posted by Chriztofor

Nope perfectly fine. BMW designed it that way. If you are panicked you are suppose to jump in the trunk. The thieves will see what a pussy you are, point, and walk away laughing.

I just had a mental image of this happening!

[vzmo335]

lol you guys are funny.. way better then the acurazinners! thanks for the info i guess this car doesnt have a alarm

[x26]

Originally Posted by Chriztofor

Nope perfectly fine. BMW designed it that way. If you are panicked you are suppose to jump in the trunk. The thieves will see what a pussy you are, point, and walk away laughing.

You Crazy !!!!

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[ladius]

in your case, you push the button for three seconds and nothing happens, then you panic.

[TonyUF]

Originally Posted by Badperfection

When you need to panic, you cant use your car to get attention, fight instead or use a weapon.

At the risk of sounding like an old man. If it came down to it let them have the car and report it asap.

You can always replace the car. It's not worth risking your life over.

[ww007]

Originally Posted by TonyUF

At the risk of sounding like an old man. If it came down to it let them have the car and report it asap.

You can always replace the car. It's not worth risking your life over.

Yeah especially since insurance will pay for it.

Kind of weird that you need the alarm to have the panic mode though. I think most cars would just honk the horn repeatedly even if you don't have the factory alarm installed. Also weird that there's no separate button for it on the fob.

While we're on the subject of weirdness why doesn't BMW put the door unlock button on the armrest of the front seats like everyone else??? They specifically mention in the manual that you shouldn't lock anyone inside the car because it requires special knowledge to unlock it lol. I've never heard of people getting locked INSIDE a car before (except for small children of course). Kind of a dumb design decision no?

[arctic330i]

I HATE having the unlock button in the center, I have to crawl inside to open all the doors in my garage...

[ChasVS]

Originally Posted by vzmo335

on the bmw web site it states that if u hold the "open trunk button on the remote for three seconds" the car should panic . when i do that nothing happens but the trunk pops open. any reason why?