Setting confirmation signals on E92 (locking and unlocking)

Achange · 10-24-2006, 05:09 PM

No RTFM responses please as I am looking at the FM right in front of me as I type this (page 20 to be exact).

On my new E92 335i, I do not see the option that allows me to select a "acoustic signal" to confirm the locking and unlocking via the key fob when I program the fob via the turn indicator stalk. I only have the option of having the lights flash me. Does this acoustic signal require the alarm (which I do not have)?

Can anyone let me know if they have this option avaiable to them on the E92? I really miss not having the car bark at me when I lock it remotely.

rlc · 10-24-2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Achange

No RTFM responses please as I am looking at the FM right in front of me as I type this (page 20 to be exact).

On my new E92 335i, I do not see the option that allows me to select a "acoustic signal" to confirm the locking and unlocking via the key fob when I program the fob via the turn indicator stalk. I only have the option of having the lights flash me. Does this acoustic signal require the alarm (which I do not have)?

Can anyone let me know if they have this option avaiable to them on the E92? I really miss not having the car bark at me when I lock it remotely.

You have to install the OEM alarm to get audible lock/unlock confirmation. The manual is vague on this point. Get the alarm, have it installed and dealer activated and you will have the option of audible confirmation.

MB330 · 10-24-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Achange

No RTFM responses please as I am looking at the FM right in front of me as I type this (page 20 to be exact).

On my new E92 335i, I do not see the option that allows me to select a "acoustic signal" to confirm the locking and unlocking via the key fob when I program the fob via the turn indicator stalk. I only have the option of having the lights flash me. Does this acoustic signal require the alarm (which I do not have)?

Can anyone let me know if they have this option avaiable to them on the E92? I really miss not having the car bark at me when I lock it remotely.

No audio on my 330i too, only visual.

Driv3r · 10-24-2006, 09:29 PM

i wish i didnt have audio..

rlc · 10-24-2006, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Driv3r

i wish i didnt have audio..

It can be disabled for either locking or unlocking. Here's non-IDrive guide.

Pretender · 10-24-2006, 10:19 PM

Get an alarm for the chirp sound. That's it. do the search next time.

Achange · 10-25-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

Get an alarm for the chirp sound. That's it. do the search next time.

Apologies...I searched "acoustic" and there it was.....

Ryan 330i · 10-25-2006, 11:28 AM

you have to have the alarm to get the audioable chirp. once i had mine put in it appeared in my i-drive.

GSpeed · 10-25-2006, 12:15 PM

I guess I just assumed an alarm/security system was standard on a vehicle in this class. That blows me away that there isn't one.

I need to get on this right away. Anyone had an OEM alarm installed and how much did it cost?

Thanks!

EDK99 · 10-25-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GSpeed

I guess I just assumed an alarm/security system was standard on a vehicle in this class. That blows me away that there isn't one.

I need to get on this right away. Anyone had an OEM alarm installed and how much did it cost?

Thanks!

So I'm still trying to figure what is the point of an alarm on this car. Is it just to get the acoustic signal and the blinking clown nose? I mean you can't jimmy the door so the only way in is to break the glass then good luck trying to start it. Any pro would probably be able to bypass the alarm and steal the car anyways. As for smash and grab with or without an alarm they are still going to break the glass and grab what they want. So what am I missing?

Ed

canucklion · 10-25-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GSpeed

I guess I just assumed an alarm/security system was standard on a vehicle in this class. That blows me away that there isn't one.

I need to get on this right away. Anyone had an OEM alarm installed and how much did it cost?

Thanks!

RiXst3r · 10-25-2006, 01:44 PM

you dont really need the alarm, unless you want noise... the car has so many silent security features, its not going do anything but make noise.

Ryan 330i · 10-25-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GSpeed

I guess I just assumed an alarm/security system was standard on a vehicle in this class. That blows me away that there isn't one.

I need to get on this right away. Anyone had an OEM alarm installed and how much did it cost?

Thanks!

mine was free, negotiated it in with the deal.

canucklion · 10-25-2006, 02:35 PM

+1, even if the alarm goes off, no one cares, because we're so used to sensitive car alarms going off

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Originally Posted by RiXst3r

you dont really need the alarm, unless you want noise... the car has so many silent security features, its not going do anything but make noise.

GSpeed · 10-26-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EK_335i

So I'm still trying to figure what is the point of an alarm on this car. Is it just to get the acoustic signal and the blinking clown nose? I mean you can't jimmy the door so the only way in is to break the glass then good luck trying to start it. Any pro would probably be able to bypass the alarm and steal the car anyways. As for smash and grab with or without an alarm they are still going to break the glass and grab what they want. So what am I missing?

Ed

Agreed, this addition is mainly for the audible siren. Understand your points. Although mostly an annoyance to people, the audible siren does come in handy. Especially on an BMW, where the siren is very loud. IMO this simply should be standard in a $47K car. My X5 came standard with an alarm. Why is it optional on a top end 3 series?

I like the audible feedback when locking/unlocking doors. If I have my car parked outside my house, friends house, etc, a siren would definitely tip me off to go investigate. I had my stero stlen in the past while at my friend's house. A siren would have prevented the theft.

Same thing when your car is being towed and you are within an earshot. The panic feature could also be very usable or nice to have (especially for my wife). Finally, I have more than once used my remote & alarm in the past to locate my car in a crowded parking lot. Don't get me wrong, its not a deal breaker, just annoying and should be included in a high end car.

Btw, if anybody is curious, called the dealer. An OEM alarm installed with tax is $525.00

txusa03 · 10-26-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GSpeed

I guess I just assumed an alarm/security system was standard on a vehicle in this class. That blows me away that there isn't one.

I need to get on this right away. Anyone had an OEM alarm installed and how much did it cost?

Thanks!

assumption can get you into alot of trouble.

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Achange New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: E92 335i Black with Cream Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Setting confirmation signals on E92 (locking and unlocking) No RTFM responses please as I am looking at the FM right in front of me as I type this (page 20 to be exact). On my new E92 335i, I do not see the option that allows me to select a "acoustic signal" to confirm the locking and unlocking via the key fob when I program the fob via the turn indicator stalk. I only have the option of having the lights flash me. Does this acoustic signal require the alarm (which I do not have)? Can anyone let me know if they have this option avaiable to them on the E92? I really miss not having the car bark at me when I lock it remotely.
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RiXst3r 274 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	you dont really need the alarm, unless you want noise... the car has so many silent security features, its not going do anything but make noise.
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