Auto theft and burglaries has been on the rise where I live and work so I've decided to protect my baby.
I've contacted the Stellar Alarms distributor who said he can provide the following discounts:

1. 10% off for 5+
2. 20% off for 10+
3. 25-30% off for 20+

This is for any system they have for BMW's.

click here to check out the various systems.
http://www.stellaralarms.com/products/bmwsystems.lasso

If there is interest, we would need to call them directly to purchase. I can provide the number and extension of the person I've corresponded with.

I've heard mixed reviews of these kits, some say they are 100% PNP, others say they aren't. I'm in the market for an alarm kit, if anyone can shed some light on these kits, please do so.

i guess they have a new website? I have had the hardest time finiding information about them of late :dunno
when i was in the market for a system a few months ago and their website did not match what was indicated on their ad in the roundel (http://www.autoloc.com/bmw), i eliminated them. Ended up going with the OEM system.

no interest from anyone else? must be the mixed reviews...

I'm interested. It's got to be better than the orginal BMW alarm that in the car now.

I have one....it is pnp. There was ONE wire you had to run...that for the LED. No biggie.

Also, mine would not work...turns out there is a fuse that was blown....a fuse that is all by itself, near the sterring column! WTF? Why would they put one fricken fuse all by itself? Simple...it is for the factory alarm and hard to get to....and being as the Stellar uses the factory alarm harness, it makes sense.

Other than that "problem", it was pnp and still works great after nearly 2 years. Oh, you DO have to "secure" the alarm unit to the underpanel (the slide out panel under the glovebox). But that is no big either. Two holes and a few zip ties...Done.

Thanks ArcticFox for the feedback!

There's a total of 8 so far who are interested. Six from DTMPower and 1 from here, plus me = 8. I'll make contact with the distributor to see how we can get at least 10% off. If we can get 2 more, that's 20% off. Any one else need an alarm?

still not sure as to their quality. I've heard many problems with them...limited range....reprogramming...etc... I am in themarket for an alarm ASAP, just don't know about these Stellars. Need some more feedback from those with experience.

I'm in, but I only want the keyless entry.. does that count or do I have to get the alarm system?

Originally posted by buttuh
I'm in, but I only want the keyless entry.. does that count or do I have to get the alarm system?

I'll ask....but, I don't see why not.

Here's the response I got from the distributor. buttah, this is prior to your question, so this doesn't apply to you, but it may.

"It would be easier to compile a list of the vehicles , and what systems you want. Once I have that , then have them call me direct at 800-873-4038 ext. 303

Regards,

Jason"

so, email me your vehicle type and what system you're interested in and i'll forward to him.

Originally posted by buttuh
I'm in, but I only want the keyless entry.. does that count or do I have to get the alarm system?
Yes, keyless entry applies to this group purchase also. Let me know which one you want and type of vehicle you have and I'll add it to the list. Thanks.

'97 M3/4 Thanks

Actually add another '94 325i to the list

buttuh,
see post #1 for the link to the stellar website and let me know which system you want for each vehicle. thanks

I'm interested in stellar keyless for a 97 M3.

Originally posted by 99blackbird
I'm interested in stellar keyless for a 97 M3.
:clap:
okay

97 m3/2, interested in a keyless

Originally posted by mrclam
97 m3/2, interested in a keyless
#5 on the list. thanks

Add yourselves to the list if interested.
1. ja///Mnn 96 M3 bmwstx
2. buttuh 97 M3 keyless entry
3. buttah 94 325i keyless entry
4. 99blackbird 97 M3 keyless entry
5. mrclam 97 M3 keyless entry
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

I just want the basic keyless entry. Thanks.

Add yourselves to the list if interested.
1. ja///Mnn 96 M3 bmwstx
2. buttuh 97 M3 keyless entry
3. buttah 94 325i keyless entry
4. 99blackbird 97 M3 keyless entry
5. mrclam 97 M3 keyless entry
6. crazyM3 95 M3 bmwstx
7.
8.
9.
10.

i'm in, 97 M3 2 dr....

i'm in for basic keyless entry.

Add yourselves to the list if interested.
1. ja///Mnn 96 M3 bmwstx
2. buttuh 97 M3 keyless entry
3. buttah 94 325i keyless entry
4. 99blackbird 97 M3 keyless entry
5. mrclam 97 M3 keyless entry
6. crazyM3 95 M3 bmwstx
7. BMWManiac 97 M3
8. 94-325i 94 325i keyless entry
9.
10.

I have a total of 9 so far who are interested. I'll ask the distributor if he could just give us 25% off with 10 or more.
Also, I'll keep this open probably til the end of this week...Just an FYI. Thanks!

I'm down for the keyless BMW45P.

1. ja///Mnn 96 M3 bmwstx
2. buttuh 97 M3 keyless entry
3. buttah 94 325i keyless entry
4. 99blackbird 97 M3 keyless entry
5. mrclam 97 M3 keyless entry
6. crazyM3 95 M3 bmwstx
7. BMWManiac 97 M3
8. 94-325i 94 325i keyless entry
9. AbeM3 99 M3 keyless entry
10.

Thanks

okay i sent an updated list to the distributor. i mentioned that this saturday will be the last day and that i'll be awaiting his response to my request for 25% off for our group of 10. heck, at least we're getting 20% off. another 5 would be gravy. i'll post the last set of instructions on sunday or monday of next week. thanks!:)

I'm down for the keyless BMW45P.

1. ja///Mnn 96 M3 bmwstx
2. buttuh 97 M3 keyless entry
3. buttah 94 325i keyless entry
4. 99blackbird 97 M3 keyless entry
5. mrclam 97 M3 keyless entry
6. crazyM3 95 M3 bmwstx
7. BMWManiac 97 M3
8. 94-325i 94 325i keyless entry
9. AbeM3 99 M3 keyless entry
10. Bimmer4ever 95 M3 keyless entry BMW45P

Thanks

shit 20% off... i want basic KEYLESS entry for my 1998 M3 if i can still get in on this man ( u said saturday was the last day AKA today)... thanks

i think we should extend it... i think we coudl get to 20 people easy if the word was spread on off topic and general discussion and the e36 m3 thread

Originally posted by 2pak
shit 20% off... i want basic KEYLESS entry for my 1998 M3 if i can still get in on this man ( u said saturday was the last day AKA today)... thanks

okay...thanks:)

1. ja///Mnn 96 M3 bmwstx
2. buttuh 97 M3 keyless entry
3. buttah 94 325i keyless entry
4. 99blackbird 97 M3 keyless entry
5. mrclam 97 M3 keyless entry
6. crazyM3 95 M3 bmwstx
7. BMWManiac 97 M3 alarm w/ keyless entry
8. 94-325i 94 325i keyless entry
9. ///MaxO 93 325is bmwvtx
10. AbeM3 99 M3 keyless entry
11. jcheng 95 M3 bmwstx
12. Bimmer4ever 95 M3 keyless entry BMW45P
13. 2pac 98 M3 keyless entry
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Will this system work on a car without the factory alarm? i.e. does this have the siren, etc?

Originally posted by bmcwhirt
Will this system work on a car without the factory alarm? i.e. does this have the siren, etc?

Not sure. I recommend you call the distributor on Monday to find out. His number is 800-873-4038 ext. 303
Reference this GP so he'll know what you are talking about in re: to discounted price. good luck:)

1. ja///Mnn 96 M3 bmwstx
2. buttuh 97 M3 keyless entry
3. buttah 94 325i keyless entry
4. 99blackbird 97 M3 keyless entry
5. mrclam 97 M3 keyless entry
6. crazyM3 95 M3 bmwstx
7. BMWManiac 97 M3 alarm w/ keyless entry
8. 94-325i 94 325i keyless entry
9. ///MaxO 93 325is bmwvtx
10. AbeM3 99 M3 keyless entry
11. jcheng 95 M3 bmwstx
12. Bimmer4ever 95 M3 keyless entry BMW45P
13. 2pac 98 M3 keyless entry
14. mas197804 96 328is keyless entry BMW45P
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20.

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Well, I have at least 16 people who want in on this.

According to the distributor, if everyone commits, he'll lock us in on 25% off of "your price" as indicated on their website. Make sure you know what the "your price" is before calling him. That way you'll know exactly what you are paying with the discount.

If you are interested, call him at 800.873.4038, press 1, then have him paged. His name is Jason and mention this GP.

He needs CC info and type of system you want for your vehicle.

If you're interested, but not on the list, go ahead and give him a call.

Thanks
:)

Per Jason, the last day to get the 25% off will be next week Monday the 25th. If you haven't called yet, go ahead and give him a call. Thanks.

This is just another reminder that if you haven't called yet, you have until Monday to get the 25% off unless you make special arrangements with Jason to purchase after Monday. But you still need to call by Monday regardless. If you aren't on the list, but want to get in on this, by all means give Jason a call.
Thanks

Just an FYI...This is an email I got this am:

Hi Andy,
My name is Knute and I will be handling this group buy. Jason is no longer with this department. I will be the person to contact if you have any questions or when placing the order. The group buy will go the same way. I would like to give you one more week to gather people and have everyone that is interested call in. I need the name, address and phone number of everyone committed to the buy. You can reach me at 800-873-4038 extension 300 or 303. Thank you and have a great day!

If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by our new website,
http://www.autoloc.com or call me at 800-873-4038 ext. 300

Knute Betts
Sales Account Rep
local 503-693-0086 ext. 300
fax 503-640-3091
toll free 800-873-4038 ext. 300
_____________________________

He's asking that you call him even if you already talked to Jason, just to make sure you're on his (Knute) list. He has only 3 people on his list. :dunno :dunno :dunno

Well I called on Monday and gave my credit card information and everything. This is bad...

Originally posted by buttuh
Well I called on Monday and gave my credit card information and everything. This is bad...

Thanks....

I'm being optimistic in thinking that Knute doesn't have a current list...That Jason still has a list of people that called somewhere on his desk.

Is it possible for those of you that did call to chime in so I can get a rough show of hands. This would help validate my theory that more than just 3 called. Thanks:)

I called but could never get any help. I gave them my phone number for them to call me.

I called last week (I think Thursday), and gave my info (including CC number) to Jason.

Ok, I just called Knute and he assured me that the information that I had left with Jason had been shredded...? Anyway, they took down my information again (minus credit card#, and this time I heard them entering it into a computer) and will call me once they have all of the people who are in on the deal to lock in the discount. So, everyone who wants in on this, please call in this week.

I called monday a.m. and left all info with someone who said they'd foreward it to Jason. I'll call again and see what happens.

Hmmmmm - called wednesday and got disconnected - never talked to Knute............

Ok lets all call again by the end of this week, even if you think you called.

i called yesterday and they told me they would email me back when they have the final talley and let me know what the discount will be....then they will ask for my cc info

Per Knute, count is at 9 so far...I asked if we can still get the 25% off, but haven't heard back yet. Initially, I was able to get guaranteed 25% off, but that was with 16 ppl. Not too sure if we can still get it tho'.
Man, $275 down to $206.25 is hella significant wouldn't you say?

I talked to knute today and gave him all my info except for CC number. He said he would contact me for that when a final count was determined.

Yeah, I'm in for 25% off but I'd be ok with 20% if we could get this thing rolling soon!

Per Knute, this all goes down next Tuesday...As far as how much discount? Not sure yet, but yeah, 20 will work for me too.

Charles,

You need to call or email Knute because he doesn't have all of your info. Thanks

800-873-4038 x 303
email: knute@stellaralarms.com

i also need to get in contact with him.....

Finally got a hold of Knute - I'm all set! He says next tuesday.

for the guys getting keyless entry like me... what is the difference between the one were getting

http://stellaralarms.com/detail.lasso?itemid=BMW45P

and this one


http://www.autoloc.com/detail.lasso?itemid=KL550

The first one that we are getting is 150 and even after 25% off is 112.50.... the second one is only 90 bucks....


the pictures are the exact same and after reading them I can't find a difference unless its that our is PLUG AND PLAY and the other isnt. FYI, Stellar and Autoloc are interchangeable, Stellar owns AutoLoc. I emailed Knute about this along with my info but he hasn't gotten back to me ( i will call him tmrw)...

Just got off the phone with Knute. He said he was cutting it off tonight and will start calling tomorrow to confirm the orders and get the CC info if needed. He's currently at 13 people and said the discount was at 20%. If he gets 15, the discount goes to 25%. So, if you haven't called yet, jump in on this and we'll all benefit. His contact into is all through this post but here it is again for convenience:

800-873-4038 x303
Knute Betts

2pak, not sure if you got this answered yet, but I believe the autoloc version is just the generic one and the Stellar version is BMW-specific as far as plug and play.

Originally posted by 2pak
for the guys getting keyless entry like me... what is the difference between the one were getting

http://stellaralarms.com/detail.lasso?itemid=BMW45P

and this one


http://www.autoloc.com/detail.lasso?itemid=KL550

The first one that we are getting is 150 and even after 25% off is 112.50.... the second one is only 90 bucks....


the pictures are the exact same and after reading them I can't find a difference unless its that our is PLUG AND PLAY and the other isnt. FYI, Stellar and Autoloc are interchangeable, Stellar owns AutoLoc. I emailed Knute about this along with my info but he hasn't gotten back to me ( i will call him tmrw)...

To answer your other question AutoLoc and Stellar are not interchangeable. The BMW45P is BMW specific and plugs into the 12 pin port on your vehicle. The AutoLoc part# KL550 is a hardwire system and is not BMW specific. Also Stellar and AutoLoc are brand names. One does not own the other.
Thanks,
-Knute

Last bump to the top...Knute is awaiting your calls.

Thank you all for helping me save some bucks!!!:clap:

I called and got mine on the way. He said that the discount was 20% due to the fact that only 11 people actually confirmed.

i called and he said we were upat 13.

Originally posted by mrclam
i called and he said we were upat 13.

Cool...Wouldn't mind saving 5% more...

Could you please add yourself to this list if you did indeed make a purchase? If purchased more than one item, then list yourself down for each item purchased. Thanks

1. ja///Mnn
2.
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13.

Originally posted by ja///Mnn
Could you please add yourself to this list if you did indeed make a purchase? If purchased more than one item, then list yourself down for each item purchased. Thanks

1. ja///Mnn
2.Benjamin Chang - keyless entry
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Could you please add yourself to this list if you did indeed make a purchase? If purchased more than one item, then list yourself down for each item purchased. Thanks

1. ja///Mnn
2.Benjamin Chang - keyless entry
3.crazyM3 -BMWSTX
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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__________________

i bought bmw45p... keyless entry

Could you please add yourself to this list if you did indeed make a purchase? If purchased more than one item, then list yourself down for each item purchased. Thanks

1. ja///Mnn
2.Benjamin Chang - keyless entry
3.crazyM3 -BMWSTX
4. 2pak
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

I gotta give knute my cc again

1. ja///Mnn
2.Benjamin Chang - keyless entry
3.crazyM3 -BMWSTX
4. 2pak
5. buttuh
6. buttuh
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Could you please add yourself to this list if you did indeed make a purchase? If purchased more than one item, then list yourself down for each item purchased. Thanks

1. ja///Mnn
2.Benjamin Chang - keyless entry
3.crazyM3 -BMWSTX
4. 2pak
5. buttuh
6. buttuh
7. stpracer
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Could you please add yourself to this list if you did indeed make a purchase? If purchased more than one item, then list yourself down for each item purchased. Thanks

1. ja///Mnn
2.Benjamin Chang - keyless entry
3.crazyM3 -BMWSTX
4. 2pak
5. buttuh
6. buttuh
7. stpracer
8. jcheng - bmwstx (gave Knute my cc & info last wk but haven't
heard from him since).
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Sorry, I'm a little confused. Is this still Open or Closed? TIA

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Edit: I just called him and left him a vmail asking if I could still get in on the buy, and, sent him an email. [crosses fingers]

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Edit#2: I GOT IN. Knutte just called and was cool enough to add me to the list

- I got the BMW45P @ $120 +shipping, which equates to a 20% discount.
- I was told it'd ship tonight, and I'd have a tracking number tonight via email

:buttrock

Sorry, my dumbass was so excited, I screwed up the numbers :embarrasm :D

Could you please add yourself to this list if you did indeed make a purchase? If purchased more than one item, then list yourself down for each item purchased. Thanks

1. ja///Mnn
2.Benjamin Chang - keyless entry
3.crazyM3 -BMWSTX
4. 2pak
5. buttuh
6. buttuh
7. stpracer
8. jcheng - bmwstx (gave Knute my cc & info last wk but haven't
heard from him since).
9. ///MDex
10.
11.
12.
13.

yeah mine shipped today as well.. very cool...

Mine has shipped - BMWSTX

if its from tiggard oregon from advanced autotech than mine has shipped today as well ....

1. ja///Mnn
2.Benjamin Chang - keyless entry
3.crazyM3 -BMWSTX
4. 2pak
5. buttuh
6. buttuh
7. stpracer
8. jcheng - bmwstx (gave Knute my cc & info last wk but haven't
heard from him since).
9. ///MDex
10. AbeM3
11.
12.
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1. ja///Mnn
2.Benjamin Chang - keyless entry
3.crazyM3 -BMWSTX
4. 2pak
5. buttuh
6. buttuh
7. stpracer
8. jcheng - bmwstx (gave Knute my cc & info last wk but haven't
heard from him since).
9. ///MDex
10. AbeM3
11. bmcwhirt
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Got my alarm today! Guess what wrong f@$!#$@ parts in the box!!!!! Now I'm on hold with tech support 20 minutes on my dime! I'll keep you posted but be sure to check and make sure that they all go together before you take the glove box out and install the alarm!!!

Originally posted by stpracer
Got my alarm today! Guess what wrong f@$!#$@ parts in the box!!!!! Now I'm on hold with tech support 20 minutes on my dime! I'll keep you posted but be sure to check and make sure that they all go together before you take the glove box out and install the alarm!!!

- Which alarm did you order?
- Which alarm did you get?

I also got charged the wrong amount!!! That what I get for looking at the invoice for the invoice number! Back on hold again...... The wrong harness was shipped - I got a bmwstx.

OK - $55.00 overcharge. They are suposed to credit my card. They are shipping out the right harness - hopefully today. That means by sometimes next week I might have an alarm.

i see the charge for keyless entry on my cc as being 134.23

I assume that w/ a 25% discount we got it for 112.50 and some how it was 22.00 to ship the package by FedEx ground. I ship Dell desktops for 22.00 using UPS Ground so i doubt it can be that much. Oh well, i shoudl be getting mine tmrw... hopefully its the right one.

anyone wanted in on the GB adn missed it? my car is now wrecked and i won't need this anymore...

Originally posted by 2pak
i see the charge for keyless entry on my cc as being 134.23

I assume that w/ a 25% discount we got it for 112.50 and some how it was 22.00 to ship the package by FedEx ground. I ship Dell desktops for 22.00 using UPS Ground so i doubt it can be that much. Oh well, i shoudl be getting mine tmrw... hopefully its the right one.

Vendors sometimes negotiate a get a flat rate for shipping. Sure, it seems high for something the size of a shoebox, but it would seem like a great deal for the size of a suitcase.

Dell, I'll bet, has a little more negotiating power than Stellar. :)

Just a guess.

Originally posted by ///MDex
Vendors sometimes negotiate a get a flat rate for shipping. Sure, it seems high for something the size of a shoebox, but it would seem like a great deal for the size of a suitcase.

Dell, I'll bet, has a little more negotiating power than Stellar. :)

Just a guess.

NO... i am saying that I buy DELL's and have resold some and ship them out in the same DELL box and it's been 22-28 bucks to ship a 40lb DELL desktop. Trust me, it doesn't cost them 22 bucks to ship this... it costs them like 5.50 -7 bucks...

Originally posted by 2pak
Trust me, it doesn't cost them 22 bucks to ship this... it costs them like 5.50 -7 bucks...

:wave:

Originally posted by ///MDex
Vendors sometimes negotiate a get a flat rate for shipping....Just a guess.

Originally posted by 2pak
NO... i am saying that I buy DELL's and have resold some and ship them out in the same DELL box and it's been 22-28 bucks to ship a 40lb DELL desktop. Trust me, it doesn't cost them 22 bucks to ship this... it costs them like 5.50 -7 bucks...

2pac, We got a 20% discount, not 25%. We needed to get 15 ppl to get 25 off.

///MDex, any word yet on your system? Try callin customer service instead. 503.693.6608

Originally posted by ja///Mnn
///MDex, any word yet on your system?

Yeah - I got ahold of Knute today. Shipped Monday. :buttrock

Originally posted by mrclam
anyone wanted in on the GB adn missed it? my car is now wrecked and i won't need this anymore...

Sorry to hear this....Hope no one was hurt!

Explain to vendor what happened and see if they'll take it back. They'll prolly charge you a restocking fee. :dunno

i just want to see if anyone here wants it first.

no one was hurt so it's all good

Originally posted by ja///Mnn
2pac, We got a 20% discount, not 25%. We needed to get 15 ppl to get 25 off.

///MDex, any word yet on your system? Try callin customer service instead. 503.693.6608

oh ok cool... well mine comes in tmrw

For those of you who received and installed your system, and needed to access fuse 47, where did you find it?
I looked everywhere under the dash, both driver's and passenger's side, but to no avail. Thanks for any help anyone!
PS Pics would help tremendously!

I'd love a keyless entry system (only - no alarm) for a 95 M3. Keep me updated.

Originally posted by ja///Mnn
For those of you who received and installed your system, and needed to access fuse 47, where did you find it?
I looked everywhere under the dash, both driver's and passenger's side, but to no avail. Thanks for any help anyone!
PS Pics would help tremendously!

My system showed up today. I'll be taking some pics tomorrow during the intall, albeit they won't be that involved :)

Update On Install (http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=131209)

Has anyone managed to get one of these systems to work yet?

Nope.. I got the same thing as ///Mdex did. And I even bought 2 of them. The LED light never went on.. nothing happens from the get go. I did an extensive search for the fuse #47 and even opened that up too. Turns out I ALREADY HAVE the fuse #47 installed and the fuse is fine. I even switched out the fuse for other fuses but still nothing. I'm pretty sure the brain unit is a piece of sh*t. And yes, tech support is only arround when you're at work. Not on the weekend when you're trying to install these things. If I can't get it sorted out by monday I'm returning both units.

Anyone who bought the BMWSTX get it installed yet? I tried to install mine today and noticed that the wire harness plug that goes into the receiver (the long white one) has 13 female connections while the receiver/brain module has 14 pins. They don't go together.

With all of the problems everyone seems to be having, I'm not getting a warm fuzzy about this purchase.

We all need to give Knute a call this Monday and see what he has to say.

Already sent him an email....Is there ANYONE from this GP who successfully installed their alarm/keyless entry?

i got keyless entry and havent tried to install it... mine is still in the box.... are these probs for the bmwstx or for the keyless entry too... this blows, call knute up and tell him we have probs man.

I got 2 keyless entries..

Originally posted by bmcwhirt
Anyone who bought the BMWSTX get it installed yet? I tried to install mine today and noticed that the wire harness plug that goes into the receiver (the long white one) has 13 female connections while the receiver/brain module has 14 pins. They don't go together.

With all of the problems everyone seems to be having, I'm not getting a warm fuzzy about this purchase.

Same problem I had - they are shipping me a new harness. It took two calls before they shipped it. And of course, since it's their mistake they shipped it next day (NOT) - slo-mo next week ground!

I just read something at the bottom of my invoice:

"Please note that there are no refunds on electrical items, custom orders, or open merchandise.....All returns are subject to a 25% restocking fee"

- I would think that a keyless entry system is electrical
- of course I opened it to install it

I am going to raise a major stink if they stiff me for 25% upon my return for a non operational product they sold me.

I too have the wrong harness with my BMWSTX. They are sending me a new one. I hope my unit works!

Yeah, but it's not like we're returning it because of buyer's remorse. We're returning it because it doesn't freagin work. There's a huge difference. They're going to get served if they don't get this right.

Well, I can tell you, that if after all of this MINE doesn't work either, I'll be pissed. But I will hold judgement until I get the new harness and give it a try.

Has anyone spoken to Knute about the return process. I left him a couple vmail yesterday. No reply thus far.

What a crappy setup this is.

I left Knute another vmail, no reply. I sent him a email about the return process, and he replies:

"Call 503-693-1918. That's the return department and they can help you there."

Technical Support is what answers, and then being out on hold for factors of 10 minutes at a time as a long distance call.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

HOLY F-CKING CRAP

after holding on long distance for 25 minutes..............

"KEN" the manger I just spoke to tells me this:

- since I have instralled the product, all they can do is "warranty" it, and send me a new one. I DON'T WANT A GD NEW ONE, I want my money back

He tells me that if I return it, which I can't BTW since I've installed it, that I'd still loose 25% of my money for the restocking fee.

:mad: :mad::mad

So I just blew $133

Everybody call KEN and bitch up an unholy storm

I'm supposed to get my new/correct wiring harness today. I'll probably install later on tonight and see what happens. If it doesn't work I'll be asking for my money back. But I'll keep you posted.

Dispute the charge with your credit card company. They will at least withhold the money until the claim is settled.

And at this point we still have no one who has a working one???

Geez I think this is the one time that procrastination actually worked in my favor. I haven't been able to contact Knute for my keyless entry and then I went out of town. Now I come back and check this thread. Sounds like these guys are giving us the shaft and I avoided it.

Finally got it working. Turns out my car DID have fuse #47 already in place.
The troubleshooting instructions that comes with the kits WILL NOT work with our units.

These are the steps:
1. Plug the valet button and led light wires into their respective color coded ports on the brain unit.
2. Turn ignition key to on position.
3. Press and hold the valet button for 3 seconds and let go.
4. Within 3 seconds of letting go valet button press each remote lock button once. Do each remote separately within 3 seconds.
5. Wait 5 seconds.
6. Turn ignition off.
7. Wait 10 seconds then test each remote.

Park/turn signals flash once for lock and twice for unlock.

Good luck:)

Originally posted by ///MDex
HOLY F-CKING CRAP

after holding on long distance for 25 minutes..............

"KEN" the manger I just spoke to tells me this:

- since I have instralled the product, all they can do is "warranty" it, and send me a new one. I DON'T WANT A GD NEW ONE, I want my money back

He tells me that if I return it, which I can't BTW since I've installed it, that I'd still loose 25% of my money for the restocking fee.

:mad: :mad::mad

So I just blew $133

Everybody call KEN and bitch up an unholy storm

If you had the updated set of instructions at the time you attempted installation, yours would be working today as well.

See if Redshift would be interested in purchasing your keyless entry. I think he has a 95 M3 which it should work in.:dunno

Good luck!:)

Andy,

Now that is assuming that the LED lights up right the way after you plug in the brain or does the LED light comes up after doing the "programming"? BTW, thanks for the tip. I hope it works.

Evan

well no shit.. I did what Andy said and it works. Sonofmab*tch. There's no way in the world anyone could have figured this out just from reading their installation "instruction".

If any of you are still experiencing challenges, call their tech support and make sure you ask for the guy who knows BMW's. When I called, they forwarded me to the BMW expert and he asked right away what the purchase date was. When I told him the exact date, he knew I had the wrong troubleshooting instructions and gave me the right instructions over the phone. Hope this helps also.

Congrats Andy on figuring it out. I'm am sincerely happy for you guys, but still SO GD pissed at my situation.

After wasting half my day on Sat, and installing another solution, obviously mine is for sale.

I'll send it to anyone who wants it, shipped, for $120, as soon as I receive payment via PayPal or MO.

AGAIN, MINE IS FOR SALE :wave:

New harness came on Thursday. I'm going to try to install my Alarm/Keyless entry today. Wish me luck!

New harness worked perfectly. The install went smoothly and the unit works flawlessly. The instructions that came with my BMWSTX were correct as far as the setup goes, maybe a little lacking in the quality of the pictures though. Anyway, I hope everyone else gets theirs installed.

After fedex misplacing my replacement harness for 3 days - I finally got it and installed the alarm. Works perfectly!

I'm glad more and more people are getting theirs to work.

About the BMW45P (keyless only system)

Got it installed in minutes.. Everything works flawlessly and if you hold the lock button down the windows will go up. Very nice system, seems to work as advertised and it has great range.

Thanks for the GB and good luck to the rest of you.

Abe

My Classified Ad (http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=133803)

So where is fuse #47 on the E36? I can't find the fuse! :mad

Finally got it working. Turns out my car DID have fuse #47 already in place.
The troubleshooting instructions that comes with the kits WILL NOT work with our units.

These are the steps:
1. Plug the valet button and led light wires into their respective color coded ports on the brain unit.
2. Turn ignition key to on position.
3. Press and hold the valet button for 3 seconds and let go.
4. Within 3 seconds of letting go valet button press each remote lock button once. Do each remote separately within 3 seconds.
5. Wait 5 seconds.
6. Turn ignition off.
7. Wait 10 seconds then test each remote.

Park/turn signals flash once for lock and twice for unlock.

Good luck:)