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My Ride: 2008 520d LCI.
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Hi there.
How do i set off the alarm?
I want to hear how it sounds, and i have heard that there is some kind of "panic button" on the FOB...? Two buttons at the same time or something...?
I imported my car from Germany and the manual is hence in german
I cannot read german very well.
Anyone knows how to set it off via the key/FOB?
How do i set off the alarm?
I want to hear how it sounds, and i have heard that there is some kind of "panic button" on the FOB...? Two buttons at the same time or something...?
I imported my car from Germany and the manual is hence in german
I cannot read german very well.
Anyone knows how to set it off via the key/FOB?
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Originally Posted by werva' post='994758' date='Sep 1 2009, 12:59 PM
Hi there.
How do i set off the alarm?
I want to hear how it sounds, and i have heard that there is some kind of "panic button" on the FOB...? Two buttons at the same time or something...?
I imported my car from Germany and the manual is hence in german
I cannot read german very well.
Anyone knows how to set it off via the key/FOB?
How do i set off the alarm?
I want to hear how it sounds, and i have heard that there is some kind of "panic button" on the FOB...? Two buttons at the same time or something...?
I imported my car from Germany and the manual is hence in german
I cannot read german very well.
Anyone knows how to set it off via the key/FOB?
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HUD, active lights + high beam assistant, panoramic sunroof, manual gbox, grey leather and navi professional.
It's a nice car with an impressive engine.
Originally Posted by Macadee' post='994766' date='Sep 1 2009, 02:27 PM
Keep the boot release button held down to activate the panic alarm.
I have tried that, but nothing happened except that the boot opeded - closed - opened - closed.... as long as i held down the button!
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Originally Posted by werva' post='994775' date='Sep 1 2009, 01:49 PM
Thx for your answer!
I have tried that, but nothing happened except that the boot opeded - closed - opened - closed.... as long as i held down the button!
I have tried that, but nothing happened except that the boot opeded - closed - opened - closed.... as long as i held down the button!
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How about just locking the car then trying to open a door or the boot - worked for me. When I first got my car the key was low in charge so when I tried to open the trunk (Boot) remotely it didn't work - which resulted in me (and my neighbors) hearing the alarm - it's pretty loud.
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Originally Posted by werva' post='994775' date='Sep 1 2009, 01:49 PM
Thx for your answer!
I have tried that, but nothing happened except that the boot opeded - closed - opened - closed.... as long as i held down the button!
I have tried that, but nothing happened except that the boot opeded - closed - opened - closed.... as long as i held down the button!
Just tried it on mine & it does nothing but open the boot too!, sorry.
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My Ride: 2007 530xiT: CPO purchase in 2008, used by a BMW exec previously, and like-new when I got it. Compared to my other cars, at first I thought it felt heavy and steering was too heavy. Now, I really enjoy driving it in town and on the freeway. On my
try locking your dog in the car. that always sets it off for me
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Pull the motorcompartiment handle, close all doors and switch alarm on.
Now open the motor compartiment and the alarm should sound, that's how I test mine.
You can find manuals right on this site by clicking here: https://5series.net/information/
Good luck!
Now open the motor compartiment and the alarm should sound, that's how I test mine.
You can find manuals right on this site by clicking here: https://5series.net/information/
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by yeewiz' post='995542' date='Sep 2 2009, 05:55 AM
try locking your dog in the car. that always sets it off for me
It did like this yesterday: opened one window. Locked the car. Waited about 1 minute, then i put my hand in and waved like hell in there!
That set it off!!! hehe.
It was not so loud, but very high pitch! It almost hurt a little listening to it
Thanx for all replies, people.
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My Ride: 2007 530xiT: CPO purchase in 2008, used by a BMW exec previously, and like-new when I got it. Compared to my other cars, at first I thought it felt heavy and steering was too heavy. Now, I really enjoy driving it in town and on the freeway. On my
poor dog indeed!
funny story is I didn't know there was a motion detector in the alarm. the car was new and I had locked the dog in a couple of times to run quick errands and when I came back, the blinker lights were flashing. I couldn't figure it out. then on the 3rd time, when a guard told me my alarm was sounding was when it finally registered - DOH!
anyway, here's a couple of pictures of the poor dog
funny story is I didn't know there was a motion detector in the alarm. the car was new and I had locked the dog in a couple of times to run quick errands and when I came back, the blinker lights were flashing. I couldn't figure it out. then on the 3rd time, when a guard told me my alarm was sounding was when it finally registered - DOH!
anyway, here's a couple of pictures of the poor dog
