horn honking

Arkansas3 · 01-20-2006, 09:27 PM

is it just my car, or when the power is off, can you not honk your horn?

i find it very odd that i have to have pushed the engine start button at least once (to turn on the accessories) to get functionality out of the horn.

deutsch100 · 01-20-2006, 09:31 PM

I don't think I have ever had a modern German car that allows the horn to honk without the car running, or at least in ACC mode.

SCA · 01-20-2006, 09:45 PM

Hmm...I'll have to test and see. This is the first BMW that I've ever owned where the radio can be turned on and off at any time. BTW, my car has CIP 19. Well, I am assuming it does. Dec. 2005 build.

Matbrach · 01-21-2006, 12:06 AM

hmm, don't think I ever used my horn* - what does it sound like - might have to try it out this weekend...

* (lived in Louisiana - people down there might shoot ya if you honk at them

)

btc · 01-21-2006, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Matbrach

hmm, don't think I ever used my horn* - what does it sound like - might have to try it out this weekend...

* (lived in Louisiana - people down there might shoot ya if you honk at them

)

Only in New Orlean, people shoot their gun in the air during new year.

JamieA · 01-21-2006, 08:46 AM

Honk for jeeeeeeesus!

govtec · 01-21-2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Matbrach

hmm, don't think I ever used my horn* - what does it sound like - might have to try it out this weekend...

* (lived in Louisiana - people down there might shoot ya if you honk at them

)

it sounds like a ww2 diving german stuka!

LEDZEP · 01-21-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by btc

Only in New Orlean, people shoot their gun in the air during new year.

Or at helicopters that are trying to deliver aid.

england1987 · 01-21-2006, 09:53 AM

dont know, I can't explain that one.

good luck solving the issue

md37793 · 01-21-2006, 10:41 AM

As far as german cars not honking when the power is off...my VW does honk without power, but then again, it does lots of thinks its not supposed to do.

BMW F22 · 01-21-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkansas3

is it just my car, or when the power is off, can you not honk your horn?

i find it very odd that i have to have pushed the engine start button at least once (to turn on the accessories) to get functionality out of the horn.

haha the only place where you would use your horn is the streets and hopefully your engine is running then. Other than that, why would u need to use it when you're parked (e.g. in ur garage, driveway, work)???

govtec · 01-21-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

haha the only place where you would use your horn is the streets and hopefully your engine is running then. Other than that, why would u need to use it when you're parked (e.g. in ur garage, driveway, work)???

maybe to alert dogs, cats and little children to danger when ur sitting there waiting for passengers with ur engine off or perhaps warn soccer moms as they are backing up their minivans with the soccer sticker on the back of the bumper and about to tap ur bumper bc they think they own the road or just don't know how to park correctly.

AW330i · 01-21-2006, 09:26 PM

The fact that the horn does not work when the car is off is a blessing in disguise TRUST ME... I have a friend that tried to honk my horn at me while my car was pumping gas and I was adding windshield washer fluid. If the hor had worked I probably would have needed a new hood because there would be a huge bulge coming up out of it from my head...

billgti · 01-22-2006, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkansas3

is it just my car, or when the power is off, can you not honk your horn?

i find it very odd that i have to have pushed the engine start button at least once (to turn on the accessories) to get functionality out of the horn.

i've never had a german car that would honk with the car off.

speedyj88 · 01-22-2006, 04:25 AM

Just gotta say that the horn in this car is amazing. My old car had the wimpiest horn...it was just embarrassing to honk, not afraid to honk anymore! :-)

Arkansas3 · 01-23-2006, 02:10 PM

i often find the need to honk the horn with the engine off. like if you are in the garage waiting for your chauffeur to get his lazy ass down there and drive you somewhere. honk at him.

ward · 01-23-2006, 02:51 PM

BMW horns are bad ass

even their motorcycles have kick ass horns!!

govtec · 01-23-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

haha the only place where you would use your horn is the streets and hopefully your engine is running then. Other than that, why would u need to use it when you're parked (e.g. in ur garage, driveway, work)???

what if some hot chix was walking by at the mall and ur in ur car with the engine off in the lot, wouldn't u want ur horny to work then?

BMW0 · 01-23-2006, 08:18 PM

With great power comes great responsibility... use thou horn wisely... ofcourse that is when it is on.

btc · 01-23-2006, 08:51 PM

Talking about horn...... check this out, this is funny.

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....455DA39AD4&p=2

Park2670 · 01-23-2006, 08:52 PM

No BMW honks with out the key on... have no idea why.

govtec · 01-23-2006, 09:31 PM

i don't think bmw believe in audio warning with the engine off. i guess the clown nose and angel eyes serve as visual warnings.

01-20-2006, 09:27 PM	#1
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deutsch100 Colonel 4002 Rep 2,413 Posts Drives: i7 60, XM, M3 Comp, 911 GTS Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calabasas, CA iTrader: (0)	I don't think I have ever had a modern German car that allows the horn to honk without the car running, or at least in ACC mode.
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md37793 Private First Class 1 Rep 128 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	As far as german cars not honking when the power is off...my VW does honk without power, but then again, it does lots of thinks its not supposed to do.
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AW330i Captain 79 Rep 876 Posts Drives: Alpine White 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	The fact that the horn does not work when the car is off is a blessing in disguise TRUST ME... I have a friend that tried to honk my horn at me while my car was pumping gas and I was adding windshield washer fluid. If the hor had worked I probably would have needed a new hood because there would be a huge bulge coming up out of it from my head... __________________
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Arkansas3 Private First Class 7 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i often find the need to honk the horn with the engine off. like if you are in the garage waiting for your chauffeur to get his lazy ass down there and drive you somewhere. honk at him. __________________ 325i \| Sparkling \| Grey Leather \| Premium \| Xenons \| Heated Seats \| Comfort Access \| Sat Prep (which is a waste of money) \| Floor Mats (which my dealer made me buy)
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	BMW horns are bad ass even their motorcycles have kick ass horns!!
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btc Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 06/330i/SB/TERA/AL Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bakersfield,CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Talking about horn...... check this out, this is funny. http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....455DA39AD4&p=2
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01-23-2006, 09:31 PM	#22
govtec Brigadier General 39 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (7)	i don't think bmw believe in audio warning with the engine off. i guess the clown nose and angel eyes serve as visual warnings.
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