Lock/Unlock Confirmation Settings

Rob Gurwitz · 11-13-2007, 10:43 AM

I just took delivery on a 2008 328xi coupe. When setting the car up, I noticed that the only options for Lock and Unlock Confirmation are lights or off. In the manual, it lists additional options for audible confirmation and lights + audible confirmation. Anyone else see this?

I like the audible confirmation but there doesn't appear to be a way to set this up.

FYI, its got comfort access, heated seats, and the dealer installed ipod interface.

stooken · 11-13-2007, 10:46 AM

i think hearing the doors lock is "audible" enough for me

just kidding. i havent looked into that those other features. but once the lights all turn off, that's reassurance for me. if for some reason i'm really iffy, i just look inside to see if the doors are locked or unlock and relock again.

drbimmer97 · 11-13-2007, 10:47 AM

you need to have the alarm installed to get the "audible" confirmation. i asked my dealer about this.

BMCoupe_782 · 11-13-2007, 10:51 AM

yup -- alarm needs to be installed. I was wracking my brain trying to find out how to turn on the "audible" function. The light flash + sound of the car locking is enough for me

Rob Gurwitz · 11-13-2007, 10:59 AM

What alarm? I thought the alarm was standard. I didn't see that as an option and I have an alarm. Is there another one?

BMdblU · 11-13-2007, 11:12 AM

How don't these cars have standard alarms ? That's whack imho..

Gort · 11-13-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Gurwitz

What alarm? I thought the alarm was standard. I didn't see that as an option and I have an alarm. Is there another one?

Hold down the trunk release button for several seconds. If it takes off wailing, you have the dealer installed alarm. (This is the "panic button" function.) If it doesn't, you don't. There is no factory installed alarm. Without the dealer installed alarm, there is no audible "chirp" confirmation of door locking/unlocking with the fob.

f82phan · 11-13-2007, 11:29 AM

Not only do you need the OEM alarm installed for the audible sound, but you also need the software update...for an additional cost at the dealer (approx $100)!!

I've installed the alarm w/o the software update and the only hint that the alarm is armed is the blinking clown nose on the rear view mirror

lkn · 11-13-2007, 12:07 PM

$100 is cheap. I have had dealers quote me for $250+.. not sure how that works.

f82phan · 11-13-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lkn

$100 is cheap. I have had dealers quote me for $250+.. not sure how that works.

I called around to different dealerships in the area and got quotes anywhere from $100 to $300. It's essentially all labor cost. I guess it takes some techs to over an hour to hook your car up to a machine? I don't know....

ChaneRZ · 11-13-2007, 04:32 PM

it took my dealership 7 hours to install my alarm and update the software. they gave me a loaner for the day.

STE92VE · 11-13-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Gurwitz

What alarm? I thought the alarm was standard. I didn't see that as an option and I have an alarm. Is there another one?

You're mistaking a security system for an alarm. The security system is standard meaning that our cars can't be driven away without being put on a flat bed. An alarm is just a noise producing device to piss off your neighbors at 3am when it goes off for no reason. As said before, the alarm is a dealer installed, extra cost option. If you didn't pay for it, I doubt that you have it.

LODOSS · 11-13-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by STE92VE

You're mistaking a security system for an alarm. The security system is standard meaning that our cars can't be driven away without being put on a flat bed. An alarm is just a noise producing device to piss off your neighbors at 3am when it goes off for no reason. As said before, the alarm is a dealer installed, extra cost option. If you didn't pay for it, I doubt that you have it.

You got to be kidding me right? 40k+ car with no alarm? my 6k 2000 audi a4 has it, 2005 TSX has it, 2005 RX8 has it and my sold 2005 350z had it.

STE92VE · 11-13-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LODOSS

You got to be kidding me right? 40k+ car with no alarm? my 6k 2000 audi a4 has it, 2005 TSX has it, 2005 RX8 has it and my sold 2005 350z had it.

Let me ask you something...when was the last time you heard a car alarm go off and you called the police to report an attempted robbery? Those that do a smash and grab don't give $.02 if a car has an alarm. If it makes you sleep better at night knowing that your car is "protected" by an alarm, then by all means, go ahead and have it installed at your expense.

If BMW didn't feel the need to include an alarm as standard equipment, that's OK with me. If the car gets stolen....isn't that what I'm paying insurance for?

ElCapitan · 11-13-2007, 09:03 PM

The only use I have for the OEM is the sound confirmation of lock/unlock. It is a bit pricey to get it but I missed it at first on my E91. Theredore I got it installed and I plan to get in on the upcoming 335i before I take delivery.

stooken · 11-13-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LODOSS

You got to be kidding me right? 40k+ car with no alarm? my 6k 2000 audi a4 has it, 2005 TSX has it, 2005 RX8 has it and my sold 2005 350z had it.

i highly doubt an alarm system came standard from the factory on those cars but i could be wrong. i've never heard of a car coming standard with an alarm system.

Former_Boosted_IS · 11-14-2007, 05:37 AM

Count me in. I had a 20+k maxima with a factory alarm, my lexus, etc. How in the world we pay 45+k for a car and they don't include a $200 alarm is beyond me and rediculous. I would have payed the extra too if the dealer would have told me! I thought that since the red clown nose is on my car there was a reason? So it is for looks unless you get the alarm that doesn't come standard on your car and your dealer doesn't tell you about. Why is it there on our stock cars!?

ElCapitan · 11-14-2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by stooken

i highly doubt an alarm system came standard from the factory on those cars but i could be wrong. i've never heard of a car coming standard with an alarm system.

Canadian Spec E46 M3 came with OEM alarm from factory.

sdyck · 11-14-2007, 07:58 AM

You guys and your "45K for a car and it doesn't come with XXX" just kill me. Did you buy a car for its beauty and performance or for the little doodads you think you should get because you're a big man with an expensive car.

45K for a car and it didn't come with a dick warmer. Boohoo.

Gort · 11-14-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sdyck

You guys and your "45K for a car and it doesn't come with XXX" just kill me. Did you buy a car for its beauty and performance or for the little doodads you think you should get because you're a big man with an expensive car.

45K for a car and it didn't come with a dick warmer. Boohoo.

Be nice or you'll have to go visit the Penguin.

stooken · 11-14-2007, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdyck

You guys and your "45K for a car and it doesn't come with XXX" just kill me. Did you buy a car for its beauty and performance or for the little doodads you think you should get because you're a big man with an expensive car.

45K for a car and it didn't come with a dick warmer. Boohoo.

LODOSS · 11-14-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by STE92VE

Let me ask you something...when was the last time you heard a car alarm go off and you called the police to report an attempted robbery? Those that do a smash and grab don't give $.02 if a car has an alarm. If it makes you sleep better at night knowing that your car is "protected" by an alarm, then by all means, go ahead and have it installed at your expense.

If BMW didn't feel the need to include an alarm as standard equipment, that's OK with me. If the car gets stolen....isn't that what I'm paying insurance for?

So according to you, since you have insurance it is okay to have your car stolen. Have you ever had a car stolen before? I have not, but I am sure it is a huge hassel. The point of having an alarm is to make your car look harder and less tempting for them to steal. Also knowing that I will be alarmed if someone accidentally backs up into my car late in the night is great since I can probably catch the license plate of the person that did it and make sure their insurance pays for it and not mine (mine = me paying for it month by month with a higher prem).

11-13-2007, 10:43 AM	#1
Rob Gurwitz New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Lock/Unlock Confirmation Settings I just took delivery on a 2008 328xi coupe. When setting the car up, I noticed that the only options for Lock and Unlock Confirmation are lights or off. In the manual, it lists additional options for audible confirmation and lights + audible confirmation. Anyone else see this? I like the audible confirmation but there doesn't appear to be a way to set this up. FYI, its got comfort access, heated seats, and the dealer installed ipod interface.
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stooken Brigadier General 184 Rep 4,244 Posts Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NOR*CAL iTrader: (2)	i think hearing the doors lock is "audible" enough for me just kidding. i havent looked into that those other features. but once the lights all turn off, that's reassurance for me. if for some reason i'm really iffy, i just look inside to see if the doors are locked or unlock and relock again. __________________ 2010 E92 BSM 335i \| M-Sport \| ST Coils \| Linea Corse Lemans \| Cobb AP \| BMS DCI \| Cyba Tips
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Rob Gurwitz New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	What alarm? I thought the alarm was standard. I didn't see that as an option and I have an alarm. Is there another one?
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f82phan Colonel 54 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in your rear view mirror iTrader: (22)	Not only do you need the OEM alarm installed for the audible sound, but you also need the software update...for an additional cost at the dealer (approx $100)!! I've installed the alarm w/o the software update and the only hint that the alarm is armed is the blinking clown nose on the rear view mirror __________________
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lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	$100 is cheap. I have had dealers quote me for $250+.. not sure how that works.
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ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 81 Rep 2,509 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	it took my dealership 7 hours to install my alarm and update the software. they gave me a loaner for the day. __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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ElCapitan Lieutenant Colonel 38 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 328xi & 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Bay, ON iTrader: (2)	The only use I have for the OEM is the sound confirmation of lock/unlock. It is a bit pricey to get it but I missed it at first on my E91. Theredore I got it installed and I plan to get in on the upcoming 335i before I take delivery. __________________ *2008* E90 335i \| Silver Grey \| Terra \| Piano Black \| ZSP \| ZKO \| ZAT \| ZKI \| ZPL \| ZKL \| *2007* E91 328xi \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| ALuminium \| ZKO \| ZKI \| ZPL *Past Cars:* 2004 ///M3, 2002 E46 330xi, 2003 GTI 1.8T, 1996 Neon
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Former_Boosted_IS Major General 307 Rep 5,175 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth! iTrader: (15)	Count me in. I had a 20+k maxima with a factory alarm, my lexus, etc. How in the world we pay 45+k for a car and they don't include a $200 alarm is beyond me and rediculous. I would have payed the extra too if the dealer would have told me! I thought that since the red clown nose is on my car there was a reason? So it is for looks unless you get the alarm that doesn't come standard on your car and your dealer doesn't tell you about. Why is it there on our stock cars!?
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sdyck Private 5 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 335XI Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	You guys and your "45K for a car and it doesn't come with XXX" just kill me. Did you buy a car for its beauty and performance or for the little doodads you think you should get because you're a big man with an expensive car. 45K for a car and it didn't come with a dick warmer. Boohoo.
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