DIY: Installing the Factory E90 Alarm

"White Chicks" was an awf · 04-21-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by topazblue

Any update from your dealer? Mine is telling me that it is still not available for my '06 325xit due to defective software. They are supposedly working on it...

Yes! They are quoting $1500 to install it, because you have to remove the headliner. Does anybody know if this is true? The only different part is the ultra-sonic module, is that installed differently because of the moonroof?

There are no dome lamps in the center, only the front, and the rear sides.

mimi74 · 04-22-2007, 02:44 AM

Yes, on E92, you must exchange headliner... 8 hours to do the work for BMW.
I've done the installation on mine without change the headliner and take 5 hours to do it

nyc3r · 04-22-2007, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gsmurf

Just like I expected, I was charged exactly $110 by BMW of Seattle.
The only problem now is they did not have the rear dome light instock, they just ordered it and will probably not be here for awhile.
It took them about an hour and a half to do it.

$110 for install + activation is not too bad I guess.. the other guys are being charged the same for activation alone..

gsmurf · 04-23-2007, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc3r

$110 for install + activation is not too bad I guess.. the other guys are being charged the same for activation alone..

Actually $110 is for activation alone, I did the install myself, you miss my earllier post.

sterns · 04-27-2007, 01:04 AM

Anyone done this on an E93 ? Any differences in the procedure ?

TTG · 04-30-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by "White Chicks" was an awf

Yes! They are quoting $1500 to install it, because you have to remove the headliner. Does anybody know if this is true? The only different part is the ultra-sonic module, is that installed differently because of the moonroof?

There are no dome lamps in the center, only the front, and the rear sides.

That is just a big BS! I just installed 2 alarms over the weekend and it literally took us 30 mins to do each..... You DO NOT need to remove the headliner or anything! Your car is prewired already! Go somewhere else....or just do it yourself... Seriously it was one of the easiest installs.....

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Originally Posted by mimi74

Yes, on E92, you must exchange headliner... 8 hours to do the work for BMW.
I've done the installation on mine without change the headliner and take 5 hours to do it

WHY? I am just going to assume that Euro Spec cars are not prewired for thre alarm..... That is not the case for US Spec cars..... They are all prewired and the whole process is plug and play.....

DrPowers · 04-30-2007, 02:10 PM

I installed mine myself but had to pay the $100 for activation.

TTG · 04-30-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPowers

I installed mine myself but had to pay the $100 for activation.

I am not going to get mine "activated"..... It works just fine (minus the hood sensor and arm / disarm signal)..... I can live without those for sure....

DrPowers · 05-01-2007, 03:26 PM

the internal motion sensor didnt work for me when I hadnt activated it... it works fine now... plus it forced them to update my car to the latest progman

TTG · 05-01-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPowers

the internal motion sensor didnt work for me when I hadnt activated it... it works fine now... plus it forced them to update my car to the latest progman

Nice..... Sensor works fine on both of our cars and since I have i-drive... I am hoping that alarm will just be included on my next i-drive update....

milehigh5000 · 05-11-2007, 02:18 PM

if you dont have the factory alarm, does it still make that cool little beep when you lock and unlock the car?

Autobot · 05-11-2007, 02:27 PM

No, it only does that with the alarm activated

milehigh5000 · 05-12-2007, 12:13 PM

alright then..im pretty much sold on the alarm now too..i need that cool beep..i need it!

milehigh5000 · 05-13-2007, 12:45 AM

i really do love that beep

milehigh5000 · 05-13-2007, 12:45 AM

it sounds so cool and classy

777ER · 05-13-2007, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by milehigh5000

i really do love that beep

beep beep

mocheen · 05-30-2007, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by milehigh5000

i really do love that beep

the main reason that I got the alarm

planetscott · 07-01-2007, 08:05 AM

Great DIY.

I did this yesterday on my May production E90. A couple of regarding my install:

I did the install in reverse order and I did not disconnect the battery.
I used towels in the jack point intead of wood and it worked out ok. I did not remove the tire. I took off most of the felt lining and rested it on the tire. I found that there was more than enough room to work.
The hood switch wiring was already run. I just had the screw in the mounting bracket. However the screw that came with the kit was too large.
When taking off the interior rear light dome fixture, I found it easier to pry from the front instead of the back. I just couldn't find the metal clips on the back.

After I connected the interior module, the clown nose started blinking as soon as I locked the doors. Like everyone else, I still need to get the alarm activated by the dealer.

Ovboy1 · 07-05-2007, 12:04 PM

don't want an alarm i just want a chirp. Is there a way to just make the car chirp on locking and unlocking the car. I don't mind paying for it but i dont want to pay 500 for an alarm.

Autobot · 07-05-2007, 12:24 PM

No not unless you go aftermarket just for a chirp

Ovboy1 · 07-05-2007, 02:49 PM

do you know of any aftermarket products. I like the chirp i have it on a 650 and when u unlock the car the people that are staring at it and are looking inside it jump.

Mikey335i · 07-12-2007, 09:10 AM

I installed the alarm last night (took about an hour) and had one qucik question. I got the blinking light but it does the 20 blinks at first then goes to the normal blink every 3 seconds.
Does this occur for every one who hasnt got it programmed yet, but is still installed.?

(no i drive)
07 e92 335i

thanks
Mike

04-22-2007, 02:44 AM	#178
mimi74 Light years are ahead 8 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Arktis Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Yes, on E92, you must exchange headliner... 8 hours to do the work for BMW. I've done the installation on mine without change the headliner and take 5 hours to do it __________________ My new 335ci is here
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04-27-2007, 01:04 AM	#181
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04-30-2007, 02:10 PM	#183
DrPowers Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (0)	I installed mine myself but had to pay the $100 for activation.
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05-01-2007, 03:26 PM	#185
DrPowers Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (0)	the internal motion sensor didnt work for me when I hadnt activated it... it works fine now... plus it forced them to update my car to the latest progman
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05-11-2007, 02:18 PM	#187
milehigh5000 Captain 18 Rep 757 Posts Drives: BS 328i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: eb, nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 Cadillac Cater ... [0.00]	if you dont have the factory alarm, does it still make that cool little beep when you lock and unlock the car? __________________ 2007 e92 328i - BS Metallic/Black Leather \| Auto \| Premium Package \| Logic 7 \| Comfort Access \| Navi + i-drive \|\| Mods (so far): GP Thunders \| Rear Fog Switch
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05-11-2007, 02:27 PM	#188
Autobot Brigadier General 83 Rep 3,106 Posts Drives: 15 F22 M235 6MT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (8)	No, it only does that with the alarm activated
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05-12-2007, 12:13 PM	#189
milehigh5000 Captain 18 Rep 757 Posts Drives: BS 328i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: eb, nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 Cadillac Cater ... [0.00]	alright then..im pretty much sold on the alarm now too..i need that cool beep..i need it! __________________ 2007 e92 328i - BS Metallic/Black Leather \| Auto \| Premium Package \| Logic 7 \| Comfort Access \| Navi + i-drive \|\| Mods (so far): GP Thunders \| Rear Fog Switch
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05-13-2007, 12:45 AM	#190
milehigh5000 Captain 18 Rep 757 Posts Drives: BS 328i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: eb, nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 Cadillac Cater ... [0.00]	i really do love that beep __________________ 2007 e92 328i - BS Metallic/Black Leather \| Auto \| Premium Package \| Logic 7 \| Comfort Access \| Navi + i-drive \|\| Mods (so far): GP Thunders \| Rear Fog Switch
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05-13-2007, 12:45 AM	#191
milehigh5000 Captain 18 Rep 757 Posts Drives: BS 328i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: eb, nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 Cadillac Cater ... [0.00]	it sounds so cool and classy __________________ 2007 e92 328i - BS Metallic/Black Leather \| Auto \| Premium Package \| Logic 7 \| Comfort Access \| Navi + i-drive \|\| Mods (so far): GP Thunders \| Rear Fog Switch
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07-01-2007, 08:05 AM	#194
planetscott Private First Class 6 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (2)	Great DIY. I did this yesterday on my May production E90. A couple of regarding my install: I did the install in reverse order and I did not disconnect the battery. I used towels in the jack point intead of wood and it worked out ok. I did not remove the tire. I took off most of the felt lining and rested it on the tire. I found that there was more than enough room to work. The hood switch wiring was already run. I just had the screw in the mounting bracket. However the screw that came with the kit was too large. When taking off the interior rear light dome fixture, I found it easier to pry from the front instead of the back. I just couldn't find the metal clips on the back. After I connected the interior module, the clown nose started blinking as soon as I locked the doors. Like everyone else, I still need to get the alarm activated by the dealer. __________________ 2007 E90 335i SG, Black Interior, Aluminum Trim, 6MT, Sport, Nav, Comfort Access, PDC, 6FL, Bluetooth, Sirius Mods: Blacklines, SSTT, 15mm RE Spacers, OEM Short Shifter, Zeckhausen CDV, OEM Alarm, OEM Sunglasses Holder, Happy Robot, Golf Tee Mod, LUX 5.0, MTEC 4350K Fogs
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Ovboy1 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: '06 650i Convertible,335i Conv Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	don't want an alarm i just want a chirp. Is there a way to just make the car chirp on locking and unlocking the car. I don't mind paying for it but i dont want to pay 500 for an alarm.
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Autobot Brigadier General 83 Rep 3,106 Posts Drives: 15 F22 M235 6MT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (8)	No not unless you go aftermarket just for a chirp __________________ Delivered 28 May
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Ovboy1 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: '06 650i Convertible,335i Conv Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	do you know of any aftermarket products. I like the chirp i have it on a 650 and when u unlock the car the people that are staring at it and are looking inside it jump.
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07-12-2007, 09:10 AM	#198
Mikey335i Accountant with 335i 15 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Silver Metallic 07 335i 6sp Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Plano, TX iTrader: (0)	need help, thanks I installed the alarm last night (took about an hour) and had one qucik question. I got the blinking light but it does the 20 blinks at first then goes to the normal blink every 3 seconds. Does this occur for every one who hasnt got it programmed yet, but is still installed.? (no i drive) 07 e92 335i thanks Mike __________________ 2007 Titanium Silver w/Black Dakota - Brushed Alumin trim Sport, Premium 6speed
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