Lock/Unlock "Beep"

[M3Carbon]

OK, so I've combed my the manual and looked through every menu on iDrive and I see no option for audible confirmation (beep) of lock/unlock. This can't be right? I mean, a 328i parked next to me the other day and had it. What am I missing people?!?

[zivyn]

Need to have the alarm option, if you don't see it in iDrive you probably didn't get it installed. You can check any of the VIN decoders online to see if you have pre-wiring, which makes installing it much easier (and practical)

[M3Carbon]

Originally Posted by zivyn

Need to have the alarm option, if you don't see it in iDrive you probably didn't get it installed. You can check any of the VIN decoders online to see if you have pre-wiring, which makes installing it much easier (and practical)

BMWVin.com says I do not have the alarm feature or pre-wiring. Sounds like the solution is going to be pricey. Thanks for the info!

[W///]

Originally Posted by M3Carbon

BMWVin.com says I do not have the alarm feature or pre-wiring. Sounds like the solution is going to be pricey. Thanks for the info!

It's actually really not. Like $200 + coding, which I don't think is that bad. I thought about doing it, but spent the money elsewhere haha. The car is always at home covered or at work.

[zivyn]

Originally Posted by W///

It's actually really not. Like $200 + coding...

If you don't have pre-wiring you either have to a) do all the wiring yourself or b) pay the dealer to do it. The pricey part is that without pre-wiring it's a 5-8ish hour job for the sedan and more for the coupe because the instructions say to take down the headliner and all that other stuff.

But you are right, it's only about $200+coding if you have pre-wiring.

[W///]

Originally Posted by zivyn

If you don't have pre-wiring you either have to a) do all the wiring yourself or b) pay the dealer to do it. The pricey part is that without pre-wiring it's a 5-8ish hour job for the sedan and more for the coupe because the instructions say to take down the headliner and all that other stuff.

But you are right, it's only about $200+coding if you have pre-wiring.

M3's come pre-wired if I'm not mistaken

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by W///

M3's come pre-wired if I'm not mistaken

Not after 3/09 build if Alarm was not specified when ordered.

Al alternative would be the RemoteKEY+ module which can emulate tthe factory alarm, including mirror blink and confirmation door lock/unlock chirps



Hope this helps!

[W///]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Not after 3/09 build if Alarm was not specified when ordered.

Al alternative would be the RemoteKEY+ module which can emulate tthe factory alarm, including mirror blink and confirmation door lock/unlock chirps



Hope this helps!

Wait us 08 guys actually got something that others didn't? Speechless

[SROC5]

Originally Posted by W///

Wait us 08 guys actually got something that others didn't? Speechless

Yes, along with better headrests that tilt forward, matching head liner on sun visors vs. just plastic, drink cooler in arm rest console, and carry nets on the backs of seats vs. none at all. After '08, there are certainly some things BMW saw as cost cutting measures because not enough people would miss those features.

[Chriskm3]

Originally Posted by SROC5

Yes, along with better headrests that tilt forward, matching head liner on sun visors vs. just plastic, drink cooler in arm rest console, and carry nets on the backs of seats vs. none at all. After '08, there are certainly some things BMW saw as cost cutting measures because not enough people would miss those features.

What a way to make me feel I inferior. U can dis me but do not get started on my plastic sun visor !!!!this means war

[Snig]

Originally Posted by SROC5

Yes, along with better headrests that tilt forward, matching head liner on sun visors vs. just plastic, drink cooler in arm rest console, and carry nets on the backs of seats vs. none at all. After '08, there are certainly some things BMW saw as cost cutting measures because not enough people would miss those features.

08 E90 M3s did not ship with carry nets on the front seats like the 328/335i. But they can be retrofitted.

Love the sunvisors, love the drink cooler, love the tilting headrests. Hate the iDrive.

[SROC5]

Originally Posted by Snig

08 E90 M3s did not ship with carry nets on the front seats like the 328/335i. But they can be retrofitted.

Love the sunvisors, love the drink cooler, love the tilting headrests. Hate the iDrive.

E92 M3s did. I had one.

[SROC5]

Originally Posted by Chriskm3

What a way to make me feel I inferior. U can dis me but do not get started on my plastic sun visor !!!!this means war

I'm in the same boat, '13s aren't any better!

[Snig]

Originally Posted by SROC5

E92 M3s did. I had one.

Figures us E90 guys get screwed... even rear fold down seats were an option. Had to get cold weather package to get what the 08 E92s had.

[SROC5]

Originally Posted by Snig

Figures us E90 guys get screwed... even rear fold down seats were an option. Had to get cold weather package to get what the 08 E92s had.

damn...I mean couldn't BMW throw in rear fold downs at least, come on!

[passing]

Originally Posted by Snig

Hate the iDrive.

this can be fixed, CIC is where its at.

[Snig]

Originally Posted by passing

this can be fixed, CIC is where its at.

Working on it. Already upgraded to the CIC controller, makes the CCC usable/bearable.

[passing]

Originally Posted by Snig

Working on it. Already upgraded to the CIC controller, makes the CCC usable/bearable.

CIC was the first thing i did when i bought my car.. night and day if you are an involved driver. you will not regret.

[zeeman335]

I just ordered my 2013 M3. What options does the OEM alarm 'beep' come under? There's no option for it when you build on bmwusa.com ?

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by zeeman335

I just ordered my 2013 M3. What options does the OEM alarm 'beep' come under? There's no option for it when you build on bmwusa.com ?

Its part of the factory alarm. If you do not specify the alarm during the ordering process, it cannot be retrofitted at a later date.

[zeeman335]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Its part of the factory alarm. If you do not specify the alarm during the ordering process, it cannot be retrofitted at a later date.

That's what im wondering. If it comes stock, or is it part of a package like the convenience package or something.

[slimflem]

Originally Posted by SROC5

Yes, along with better headrests that tilt forward, matching head liner on sun visors vs. just plastic, drink cooler in arm rest console, and carry nets on the backs of seats vs. none at all. After '08, there are certainly some things BMW saw as cost cutting measures because not enough people would miss those features.

I remember the sun visor war threads going, but my 2010 has matched sun visors, they aren't plastic. Is this a Euro vs American thing, I honestly can't remember. I do miss the nets on the back of the seats my 335i had, but honestly it's another excuse to cram junk papers in your car. I have enough trouble keeping the flip-out door pockets on the doors clean. lol

Seriously though, I never understood the cooled holder in the console with the little switch. I saw that as totally pointless aside from the slightly cool factor.