Accidental Panic Attack
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Yesterday on a busy parking lot, my panic alarm went off unexpectedly. I know I did it, but the way it happened surprised me. I held the trunk release button down for the one thousand count and released it. The trunk did not open, so I assumed I had not held it long enough. When I went for the second press of the button, before I got through the one thousand count, the alarm went off unexpectedly. I got it shut down OK, but it is not something that I want to happen again.
In retrospect, I wonder if the remote was still hanging on to the first press when I made the second, and it added the two of them together and interpreted it as a two second drill? Anyone with a similar experience or advice.
In retrospect, I wonder if the remote was still hanging on to the first press when I made the second, and it added the two of them together and interpreted it as a two second drill? Anyone with a similar experience or advice.
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I had this happen to me as well. I think the issue is that the trunk doesn't open until you let go of the button. I was holding the button down waiting for the trunk to open when the alarm went off. Try holding it for a half second or so, then let go. The trunk will then pop open.
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This happens to me as well. There's a bit more to it than holding it down and letting go. I haven't done too many tests but it's clear to me that this is another little software bug.
Sometimes the trunk will pop right up, sometimes it won't. I think they need to add some additional delay to the panic alarm activation.
Sometimes the trunk will pop right up, sometimes it won't. I think they need to add some additional delay to the panic alarm activation.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='May 31 2004, 06:31 AM
I think they need to add some additional delay to the panic alarm activation.
All of these buttons - panic, garage opener, etc. are likely going through a processor rather than the direct switches that we were accustomed to with the E39.
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Not sure about the UK but here in the US, it is a standard feature and is probably part of the alarm system.
You simply hold down the trunk release button on the key and the alarm will sound.
The best use for this feature is to help find you car in a crowded lot! The only problem is you need to be fairly close to the car to have it work.
You simply hold down the trunk release button on the key and the alarm will sound.
The best use for this feature is to help find you car in a crowded lot! The only problem is you need to be fairly close to the car to have it work.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Jun 1 2004, 10:54 AM
Not sure about the UK but here in the US, it is a standard feature and is probably part of the alarm system.
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Originally Posted by BMW525UK' date='Jun 1 2004, 10:45 AM
What's this about a panic alarm ?
I never even knew my key could be used in that fashion...
I never even knew my key could be used in that fashion...
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Add me to the list of those who have had the "trunk panic attack"...
Agree that this is a bit annoying, because now I fear setting off the panic alarm whenever I open the trunk...
Agree that this is a bit annoying, because now I fear setting off the panic alarm whenever I open the trunk...