Alarm Discontinued?!?!?

RXC135i · 01-23-2009, 05:58 PM

So my car needed to be in the shop for some reprogramming and after they told me it was going to not be done until Monday I decided to inquire about installation of an alarm hoping that the reprogramming could be done on the cheap (**read FREE**). They told me that BMW discontinued the alarm for the 1-series because of issues not related to programming. Didn't see this one come across the forum so I figured I would share. Could be reason to contact BMW if your alarm isn't working correct or you paid through your nose to get the programming to take. Just a thought.

CJ

MadMan77 · 01-23-2009, 06:07 PM

Man, I hope not. I just installed everything and was going to schedule a visit to the dealer.

Maybe Dan @ United can chime in on this one for us.

aznqtboy984 · 01-25-2009, 12:16 AM

Not true. I just ordered my car last week with the alarm installed. I picked up my car today and the alarm works fine.

adrean8j · 01-25-2009, 05:52 AM

suscribed...maybe one of us send Dan a PM?

S54dan · 01-25-2009, 12:55 PM

It will be deleted as of March 2009 Production and probably replaced with a new one for cars 03/09 +

Bruck · 01-25-2009, 01:06 PM

This seems strange, it was not an option you could order during production. Why would it be related to production date.

Can older cars get this new replacement ? I am taking American delivery sometime in March, and was planning to install ASAP. Should I wait?

jkp1187 · 01-25-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

It will be deleted as of March 2009 Production and probably replaced with a new one for cars 03/09 +

Will it still be an aftermarket option, or will it be a factory option?

MadMan77 · 01-25-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

It will be deleted as of March 2009 Production and probably replaced with a new one for cars 03/09 +

So what does this do for the guys with the older alarm? Do I need to buy another alarm that I just payed for?

adrean8j · 01-25-2009, 03:32 PM

So..umm...the alarm I bought from you Dan is now obsolete and cannot even be programmed? I mean I am over here so I cannot get to the dealer to have it done before 03/09....LOL

J312 · 01-25-2009, 05:54 PM

I was thinking about an alarm, but realized it would be a lot cheaper to call BMW assist and report it stolen, it if were ever stolen. Basically, if someone really wants your car, they are going to take your car. And if someone is going to vandalize your car, an alarm won't do too much anyways.

S54dan · 01-25-2009, 06:45 PM

BMW has production breaks with almost all of their parts which is why we dealership employees need the last 7 of your VIN when ordering most things. The BMW alarm will likely stay the same, but just have a break in production much like the Sirius radio. There is a Sirius radio (for example) for 1 Series up to 09/08 production, and a Sirius radio for 10/08 - Current. It's the same radio.

MadMan77 · 01-25-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

BMW has production breaks with almost all of their parts which is why we dealership employees need the last 7 of your VIN when ordering most things. The BMW alarm will likely stay the same, but just have a break in production much like the Sirius radio. There is a Sirius radio (for example) for 1 Series up to 09/08 production, and a Sirius radio for 10/08 - Current. It's the same radio.

Sounds good about it most likely staying the same. Would love to know when you know.

Thanks again Dan.

135iUSN · 01-26-2009, 05:34 AM

CA needs improvement.. there is no reason (at night) when I approach the car that it can't detect I'm near and turn on the welcome lights... quite silly - it knows I'm near - how the heck can you open the boot - it know you are outside...grrr..

in my opinion its not worth the money now that I use it. If it worked to be 'comfort' then yes. I shouldn't have to dig for my key fog to turn on the lights at night upon the approach..

KathyFG · 01-27-2009, 09:38 AM

My CA gave me a price yesterday on the alarm for my 1er, and said they had them in stock- getting my 128i in a few weeks and wanted them to install the alarm, no I don't think there are issues right this moment.

RXC135i · 01-29-2009, 10:00 AM

Could have been a case of bad info from the CA I spoke with. I wish someone simply made an aftermarket item to make the horn sound on lock/unlock.

Come on aftermarket....say $75 with no programming needed at BMW?

01-23-2009, 05:58 PM	#1
RXC135i Private First Class 12 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 08 Blue Water 135i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado iTrader: (0)	Alarm Discontinued?!?!? So my car needed to be in the shop for some reprogramming and after they told me it was going to not be done until Monday I decided to inquire about installation of an alarm hoping that the reprogramming could be done on the cheap (read FREE). They told me that BMW discontinued the alarm for the 1-series because of issues not related to programming. Didn't see this one come across the forum so I figured I would share. Could be reason to contact BMW if your alarm isn't working correct or you paid through your nose to get the programming to take. Just a thought. CJ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Blue Water Met Black Leatherette Glacier Alum Sports Package Comfort Access Heated Seats *Ipod/USB adaptor
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01-23-2009, 06:07 PM	#2
MadMan77 ↓↓↓ Ex-Con ↓↓↓ 34 Rep 1,874 Posts Drives: Jet Black '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yigo iTrader: (1)	Man, I hope not. I just installed everything and was going to schedule a visit to the dealer. Maybe Dan @ United can chime in on this one for us. __________________
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01-25-2009, 12:16 AM	#3
aznqtboy984 Private 1 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 135 Convertible Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Not true. I just ordered my car last week with the alarm installed. I picked up my car today and the alarm works fine.
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01-25-2009, 12:55 PM	#5
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 307 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	It will be deleted as of March 2009 Production and probably replaced with a new one for cars 03/09 + __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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Bruck First Lieutenant 30 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MT Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montclair, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	This seems strange, it was not an option you could order during production. Why would it be related to production date. Can older cars get this new replacement ? I am taking American delivery sometime in March, and was planning to install ASAP. Should I wait? __________________ Alpine White E82 135i 6spd Manual Factory Alarm \| Clutch Stop \| Alflugen 18 CS7 Hyper Silver Shadow Blue MK6 GTI 4-Dr DSG Euro OEM Reverse Camera \|
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01-25-2009, 05:54 PM	#10
J312 Monster of the Midway 13 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I was thinking about an alarm, but realized it would be a lot cheaper to call BMW assist and report it stolen, it if were ever stolen. Basically, if someone really wants your car, they are going to take your car. And if someone is going to vandalize your car, an alarm won't do too much anyways.
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01-25-2009, 06:45 PM	#11
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 307 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	BMW has production breaks with almost all of their parts which is why we dealership employees need the last 7 of your VIN when ordering most things. The BMW alarm will likely stay the same, but just have a break in production much like the Sirius radio. There is a Sirius radio (for example) for 1 Series up to 09/08 production, and a Sirius radio for 10/08 - Current. It's the same radio. __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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01-26-2009, 05:34 AM	#13
135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	CA needs improvement.. there is no reason (at night) when I approach the car that it can't detect I'm near and turn on the welcome lights... quite silly - it knows I'm near - how the heck can you open the boot - it know you are outside...grrr.. in my opinion its not worth the money now that I use it. If it worked to be 'comfort' then yes. I shouldn't have to dig for my key fog to turn on the lights at night upon the approach.. __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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01-27-2009, 09:38 AM	#14
KathyFG Private First Class 5 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 128i coupe 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aurora, CO iTrader: (0)	My CA gave me a price yesterday on the alarm for my 1er, and said they had them in stock- getting my 128i in a few weeks and wanted them to install the alarm, no I don't think there are issues right this moment.
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RXC135i Private First Class 12 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 08 Blue Water 135i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado iTrader: (0)	Could have been a case of bad info from the CA I spoke with. I wish someone simply made an aftermarket item to make the horn sound on lock/unlock. Come on aftermarket....say $75 with no programming needed at BMW? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Blue Water Met Black Leatherette Glacier Alum Sports Package Comfort Access Heated Seats *Ipod/USB adaptor
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