Alarm Lock Audio Confirmation

magic77 · 06-08-2009, 01:49 PM

Just wondering if anyone on here have the ability to turn this on

Had it on my e46 and my Leon and found it very useful so hoping to turn it on again.

R80TER · 06-09-2009, 01:48 AM

Ooooh! from the man that keeps leaving his open overnight i want to know this too! get reassured by a "beep beep" might make me remember!

xenon · 06-09-2009, 01:56 AM

It says in the handbook that you can program audio confirmation but that the facility is removed in certain markets where local legislation prohibits it.

Have you actually tried the setting in the iDrive / BC?

trixman · 06-09-2009, 03:56 AM

You sure you want that? I thought they turned it off as default because it made thieves target your car more?

greatbm · 06-09-2009, 11:07 AM

I believe that for the British market this is not an option to programmer and the dealer cant do so either as it does not show on the programmer software.

Dr Dave · 06-09-2009, 01:03 PM

Indeed - audible alarm set confirmation was removed from production cars in 1998ish - if Audi are anything to go by.

foxy-367 · 06-10-2009, 07:10 AM

It maybe has been removed from VAG cars but can be switched on, a programme called VAG.com allows it to be turned on through the OBD port. Doesn't help with the E9x though sorry!

Neil McRae · 07-03-2009, 05:13 AM

Its not legal to have this enabled on UK cars anymore.

TBH in my view its not needed and its facking annoying when some twat comes home at night and bleeps waking the street up.

MEGA · 07-03-2009, 05:41 AM

Its only a medium volume "beep beep" when the alarm is set.

I want this too. Either way fitting a clifford soon so problem solved...

Dr Dave · 07-03-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

Its not legal to have this enabled on UK cars anymore.

I thought as much Neil, thanks for confirming.

magic77 · 07-04-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

Its not legal to have this enabled on UK cars anymore.

TBH in my view its not needed and its facking annoying when some twat comes home at night and bleeps waking the street up.

Matter of opinion I have little nephews who no matter where you hide keys always find them and its a great prompt to get them back when you hear the beep, plus no mention a lot easier to know you locked the car.

Its only illegal as some numpty in brussels decided, feature is blocked in all EU cars but even on my e46 and also old VAG took about 5 min to enable.

Small thing but in my case usefull

06-08-2009, 01:49 PM	#1
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R80TER Lieutenant 26 Rep 564 Posts Drives: e90 320D ED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Royal Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 330D M Sport [10.00]	Ooooh! from the man that keeps leaving his open overnight i want to know this too! get reassured by a "beep beep" might make me remember!
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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	It says in the handbook that you can program audio confirmation but that the facility is removed in certain markets where local legislation prohibits it. Have you actually tried the setting in the iDrive / BC? __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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trixman Major 33 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: A Rental Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creepy Crawley iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335d [0.00] 2003 M3 CSL [0.00] 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	You sure you want that? I thought they turned it off as default because it made thieves target your car more?
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greatbm Major 148 Rep 1,060 Posts Drives: G15 840i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	I believe that for the British market this is not an option to programmer and the dealer cant do so either as it does not show on the programmer software. __________________ G15, 840i M Sport
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	Indeed - audible alarm set confirmation was removed from production cars in 1998ish - if Audi are anything to go by. __________________
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foxy-367 Lieutenant 5 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	It maybe has been removed from VAG cars but can be switched on, a programme called VAG.com allows it to be turned on through the OBD port. Doesn't help with the E9x though sorry! __________________ Now - E90 320d M Sport, Le Mans Blue, sun protection glass, Auto lights and wipers, 193M, a big grin Previous - Seat Leon FR, Golf Gttdi (x2), Mk3 Fiesta SI, E30 318i Peugeot 205 Roland Garros, Mk2 Fiesta Ghia (it had a rev counter!!!!)
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Its only a medium volume "beep beep" when the alarm is set. I want this too. Either way fitting a clifford soon so problem solved... __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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