Locking sound confirmation and pathway not working

RachelS · 06-05-2005, 07:23 AM

Locking sound confirmation and pathway not working....

I am surprised at all the items not yet working on my car.....

Nathan · 06-05-2005, 08:33 AM

did you buy the alarm? you only get sound confirmation if you have the alarm installed.

RachelS · 06-05-2005, 09:08 AM

no alarm...
can i install the alarm myself...

I thought when the doors locked...the horn beeped

Nathan · 06-05-2005, 09:17 AM

Not sure if anyone has tried to install it on an e90 yet, but it should be similar to the e46, but no promises.

The alarm is under $300, and i think another $150 to install. I am getting it in my car whenever that is. I'm pretty sure another thread was going around talking about the chirp, and was deduced that unless you had the alarm, no blinking or chirping.

Armen52 · 06-05-2005, 07:22 PM

Rachel, those functions are not yet available, even with the alarm installed. That is, they can be done but the dealer probably did not have the software to make those settings changes when you picked up your car. Apparently the software update to do these things and some others became available just this week. Talk to your dealer to find out more.

Ponchoyu · 06-05-2005, 08:09 PM

When I unlock my doors, I get a light confirmation. When I lock my doors, the only confirmation I get is the sound of the lock going down but no lights.

AudiA4 · 06-05-2005, 09:16 PM

Dumb question...but I would have assumed that an alarm was standard...at least on the 330i...is it not? Seriously...this is an option? I didn't see that that was the case in any of the literature (online configuration).

Ponchoyu · 06-05-2005, 09:23 PM

Yes, this is an option for the 330i (well in Canada anyways). The "Stealership" wants $900 CAD for the alarm system which includes install. Can't be a difficult install when the car is pre-wired for it all! If you're unsure that you have an alarm, sit in it arm it and move around. Our 330i has a motion sensor (told to me by my salesperson). If that doesn't work, arm it, then open the doors from the inside. That should set off the alarm.

haroldho · 06-06-2005, 08:52 AM

i read in the manual that in order to engage the pathway lighting, you have to flash the high beams once after shutting the engine off and prior to getting out of the car. i've never tried it, but i'm pretty sure that's what i read in the manual.

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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	did you buy the alarm? you only get sound confirmation if you have the alarm installed. __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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RachelS Private First Class 46 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio iTrader: (0)	no alarm... can i install the alarm myself... I thought when the doors locked...the horn beeped
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Not sure if anyone has tried to install it on an e90 yet, but it should be similar to the e46, but no promises. The alarm is under $300, and i think another $150 to install. I am getting it in my car whenever that is. I'm pretty sure another thread was going around talking about the chirp, and was deduced that unless you had the alarm, no blinking or chirping. __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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Armen52 Captain 33 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Rachel, those functions are not yet available, even with the alarm installed. That is, they can be done but the dealer probably did not have the software to make those settings changes when you picked up your car. Apparently the software update to do these things and some others became available just this week. Talk to your dealer to find out more. __________________ E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
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Ponchoyu Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Black Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	When I unlock my doors, I get a light confirmation. When I lock my doors, the only confirmation I get is the sound of the lock going down but no lights. __________________ ________ 2006 330i Sapphire Black, Premium Package, Sport Package, 6 Sp, Active Steering
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AudiA4 Major 648 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: 2022 G01 X3 M40i (Black/Black) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR, USA iTrader: (0)	Dumb question...but I would have assumed that an alarm was standard...at least on the 330i...is it not? Seriously...this is an option? I didn't see that that was the case in any of the literature (online configuration).
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06-05-2005, 09:23 PM	#8
Ponchoyu Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Black Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes, this is an option for the 330i (well in Canada anyways). The "Stealership" wants $900 CAD for the alarm system which includes install. Can't be a difficult install when the car is pre-wired for it all! If you're unsure that you have an alarm, sit in it arm it and move around. Our 330i has a motion sensor (told to me by my salesperson). If that doesn't work, arm it, then open the doors from the inside. That should set off the alarm. __________________ ________ 2006 330i Sapphire Black, Premium Package, Sport Package, 6 Sp, Active Steering
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06-06-2005, 08:52 AM	#9
haroldho New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 1987 schwinn Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (0)	i read in the manual that in order to engage the pathway lighting, you have to flash the high beams once after shutting the engine off and prior to getting out of the car. i've never tried it, but i'm pretty sure that's what i read in the manual.
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