Help Alarm ?

[mikese36]

I just bought a remote for my factory alarm I reset the alarm with the chip that was with the remote but the alarm won,t sound the keyless enty works and when I double lock it the led starts flashing like the alarm is working.But when I tried to open the door the alarm still did,nt sound.

[SecretAznSauce]

rectangle or rounder one?

[mikese36]

Rectangle

[SecretAznSauce]

Rectangle


IIRC thats just keyless

[mikese36]

I have the book on the alarm that came with the car and is keyless entry security system.

[SecretAznSauce]

is there even a siren in the engine

[s0urce]

Just to make sure we're on the same page -
1. Press the top button to lock. (one beep)
2. Press the second button to double lock. (2 beeps)

Have you heard your alarm sound before? With a different remote?

[s0urce]

Also check and see if you can trip the alarm with the panic button. If you cant - I'd check for the alarm siren.

[mikese36]

Yes it has the siren under the hood.I press the top button and it locks but no chirp.And When I press the 2 button you can hear it double lock but still no chirp or lights don,t flash.

[mikese36]

I have also tried the panic button no noise :confused

[hellrot325]

Yes it has the siren under the hood.I press the top button and it locks but no chirp.And When I press the 2 button you can hear it double lock but still no chirp or lights don,t flash. FYI: Lights don't flash on double lock/arm, or unlock/disarm. You should get chirps though. Lights siren on panic and alarm too.

[mikese36]

Is there A fuse to check?Or do I need to reset something?

[hellrot325]

This happened to me, so I'll offer it up as a possible cause. If you bought this car used, the previous owner may have had a aftermarket alarm and the installer tapped into the BMW OEM wiring. With mine, I had the chirps, but no other functions. I found that much of the wiring to the connecor in the glovebox had been cut, I'm sure during removal of the aftermarket alarm. I just matched up the wire colors, soldered them together, and all worked fine.

Since you have partial function, that would be my guess. By the way, soldering under the glovebox is a PITA :mad

[hellrot325]

This thread will give you informtion on the alarm connector to troubleshoot your problem http://www.parts4sale.com/bmw/E36/alarm/blink2.html

[mikese36]

I cleaned my battery post and now I have the flashing lights when I hit the panic button but still no chirps :(