Can you get a car pre-programmed for an alarm

aus · 09-15-2008, 01:44 AM

before picking it up? I thought I read that it was better to have it programmed for the alarm and then install it, but I can't seem to find any info anymore. Thanks.

Lester · 09-15-2008, 07:17 AM

My guess would be no. The unit most likely has to be there in order to be recognized by the software. No different than satellite radio or comfort access.

tom @ eas · 09-15-2008, 09:16 AM

The alarm needs to be present in order for programming to take place.

aus · 09-16-2008, 02:11 AM

Found the PDF for the E9x. It states to program it first??? Anyone requested this before picking up the car?

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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	My guess would be no. The unit most likely has to be there in order to be recognized by the software. No different than satellite radio or comfort access.
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