Alarm coding help for the dealer..... - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

skidlm · 10-02-2012, 05:51 PM

So, I went to the dealer to get my alarm coded today. The dealer said the technician indicated the sytem didn't indicate an alarm was installed. Obviously, it is, I installed it. The clown nose blinks and alarm sounds when I stick my arm thru a open window and mess with the door. No chirp and no panic mode, though. What can I tell the dealer to do to make this work on a 2009 BMW 328i sedan? Thanks.

1QuikWS6 · 10-03-2012, 02:30 AM

Dealer can't 'code' as we normally do described in this forum...

They will need to add the Alarm Code designation to the VO 1st. Since your car did not have this option originally, that code is not present in the system. Code needs to be in there to tell the car alarm is installed.

In the case of most dealers, this can only be done thru a complete reflash of the car ECU - takes around 3hrs for full flash (as long as everything goes OK).

Did you tell them YOU installed the alarm & car didn't have it orignally?

Cause if you did - since this would not be looked at as a glitch or warranty claim (you installed the alarm afterwards) - they normally they try to charge $300 for this...

skidlm · 10-03-2012, 05:52 PM

Thanks. I don't want to pay 300 dollars just for that.. Can a coder from this forum do it cheaper without going thu the complete re-flash? And if so, any coders anywhere near Davenport, IA?

thanks

cn555ic · 10-03-2012, 06:16 PM

Yes find a local coder and they can have it working for you...

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skidlm New Member Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Alarm coding help for the dealer..... So, I went to the dealer to get my alarm coded today. The dealer said the technician indicated the sytem didn't indicate an alarm was installed. Obviously, it is, I installed it. The clown nose blinks and alarm sounds when I stick my arm thru a open window and mess with the door. No chirp and no panic mode, though. What can I tell the dealer to do to make this work on a 2009 BMW 328i sedan? Thanks.
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1QuikWS6 No 55mph Drives: 09 E92 328ix Cpe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 3,146 iTrader: (68)	Dealer can't 'code' as we normally do described in this forum... They will need to add the Alarm Code designation to the VO 1st. Since your car did not have this option originally, that code is not present in the system. Code needs to be in there to tell the car alarm is installed. In the case of most dealers, this can only be done thru a complete reflash of the car ECU - takes around 3hrs for full flash (as long as everything goes OK). Did you tell them YOU installed the alarm & car didn't have it orignally? Cause if you did - since this would not be looked at as a glitch or warranty claim (you installed the alarm afterwards) - they normally they try to charge $300 for this... __________________ 2009 328ix E92 Cpe//SGM//ACS Roof Spoiler//MTech Aero Lip+Trunk Spoiler//M3 Side Skirts//CF Roundels//CF Grilles//M3 Novillo Interior//Perf Shift Lever+Boot//M3 DCT Wheel//M3 GT3 eBrake Handle/Boot//ACS Pedals//M3 Mirrors//LCI Tailights//LUX H8v3 AE/MTec 6000K D1S/HPB HID 6000K Fogs//HPB LED Interior//RPI Scoops//CF Euro Airbox+Underhood Hsgs//K&N//MTech Rear Bumper/iS Sport Diffuser//MFD Strut Brace//PBX//BMW 193M's+Kumho 4X

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10-03-2012, 05:52 PM	#3
skidlm New Member Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I don't want to pay 300 dollars just for that.. Can a coder from this forum do it cheaper without going thu the complete re-flash? And if so, any coders anywhere near Davenport, IA? thanks