Horn sound when doors lock if engine on

Mcr2Series · 06-13-2022, 02:26 PM

Hi.
I think this is just a UK/Europe thing but my car has comfort access so when I get out of the car and the engine is on, the car locks and the horn sounds.

Is there any way of stopping the horn sounding please?

And yes I know it’s an offence to leave your engine running while not in the car but this is for when I’m at work in a locked and secure car park using the jet wash while I warm the engine up.

jpms · 06-13-2022, 08:08 PM

Hi, yes, it’s possible to disable it. Bimmercode has an option just for that.

cukeuk · 06-14-2022, 09:26 AM

No need for bimmercode

Mcr2Series · 06-19-2022, 08:51 AM

Thanks, I’ve had a look and it’s not ticked but the above setting is for when the engine is off.

Think I read somewhere a couple of years ago that in the Uk it has to be enabled when the engine is on and you can’t turn it off.

cukeuk · 06-19-2022, 10:07 AM

Do you mean locking the doors whilst the engine is on and running? In the UK this probably isn't permitted because of the law on leaving the car whilst the engine is idling....

Mcr2Series · 06-20-2022, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cukeuk

Do you mean locking the doors whilst the engine is on and running? In the UK this probably isn't permitted because of the law on leaving the car whilst the engine is idling....

It is possible as the car does lock while the engine is running but I just don’t want the horn to go off.

cukeuk · 06-20-2022, 04:38 AM

Perhaps then the horn sounding is intentionally there to warn you that you might be doing something you shouldn't. In this particular case then it might be that reprogramming is required..

Mcr2Series · 06-23-2022, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MAR78459

No there is no need for bimmercode

So how do I do it then?

06-13-2022, 02:26 PM	#1
Mcr2Series Enlisted Member 8 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2 Series Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Horn sound when doors lock if engine on Hi. I think this is just a UK/Europe thing but my car has comfort access so when I get out of the car and the engine is on, the car locks and the horn sounds. Is there any way of stopping the horn sounding please? And yes I know it’s an offence to leave your engine running while not in the car but this is for when I’m at work in a locked and secure car park using the jet wash while I warm the engine up.
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06-13-2022, 08:08 PM	#2
jpms New Member 19 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW 218i F44 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Costa Rica iTrader: (0)	Hi, yes, it’s possible to disable it. Bimmercode has an option just for that.
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06-14-2022, 09:26 AM	#3
cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	No need for bimmercode Attached Images __________________ Series 2 GC M235I xDrive, Snapper Rocks, Pro, Tech and Drivers Assistant Packs, 19" 557M Wheels. DTUK Tuning Box.
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06-19-2022, 08:51 AM	#4
Mcr2Series Enlisted Member 8 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2 Series Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I’ve had a look and it’s not ticked but the above setting is for when the engine is off. Think I read somewhere a couple of years ago that in the Uk it has to be enabled when the engine is on and you can’t turn it off.
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06-19-2022, 10:07 AM	#5
cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Do you mean locking the doors whilst the engine is on and running? In the UK this probably isn't permitted because of the law on leaving the car whilst the engine is idling.... __________________ Series 2 GC M235I xDrive, Snapper Rocks, Pro, Tech and Drivers Assistant Packs, 19" 557M Wheels. DTUK Tuning Box.
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06-20-2022, 04:38 AM	#7
cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Perhaps then the horn sounding is intentionally there to warn you that you might be doing something you shouldn't. In this particular case then it might be that reprogramming is required.. __________________ Series 2 GC M235I xDrive, Snapper Rocks, Pro, Tech and Drivers Assistant Packs, 19" 557M Wheels. DTUK Tuning Box.
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