Alarm activation

96GS#007 · 08-01-2010, 01:36 PM

Can anyone recommend a shop that will activate the factory alarm on a 2007 E90 335i w/ I-Drive for a reasonable price...ie around $100?

I called a couple dealers and frankly, they need to put the crack pipe down. $300 with tax is nuts. The alarm is only $265 for the parts!

Thanks,

mkiv · 08-01-2010, 02:01 PM

cant use BT tool?

tldoxmf87 · 08-01-2010, 02:57 PM

Patrys can do the activation remotely along w/ other goodies (euro blinker coding, side mirror folding w/ remote. etc) PM him.

anthoj · 08-02-2010, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 96GS#007

Can anyone recommend a shop that will activate the factory alarm on a 2007 E90 335i w/ I-Drive for a reasonable price...ie around $100?

I called a couple dealers and frankly, they need to put the crack pipe down. $300 with tax is nuts. The alarm is only $265 for the parts!

Thanks,

Which dealer quoted you that much? The seattle dealer quoted me $150 for coding or $275 for install+coding a couple of months ago. It makes sense since they charge about $120 an hour for other regular work don't they? Since you only require coding, it should take them less than an hour I think.

96GS#007 · 08-02-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by anthoj

Which dealer quoted you that much? The seattle dealer quoted me $150 for coding or $275 for install+coding a couple of months ago. It makes sense since they charge about $120 an hour for other regular work don't they? Since you only require coding, it should take them less than an hour I think.

Bellevue BMW & BMW of Seattle. I'll have to try again...maybe stop by versus phone.

micah · 08-03-2010, 03:52 PM

Your experience lines up with mine at BMW Seattle

greg328 · 10-05-2010, 05:07 PM

Advantage BMW midtown in Houston wants $420!!!!
nuts....

Anybody have a workaround?

I also need to code a remote (comfort access) and copy a blank key stem.

Help, I'm a newbie here,
Greg

AJ M2 comp · 10-18-2010, 11:30 AM

Sorry for the late post. I just installed my own it only takes about 30 minutes and is really easy. Once you have it installed everything works except the chirp when locking and unlocking which I really didnt care about so I didnt pat to have it activated. A few months after i installed I took it into the dealer for scheduled serviced and mentioned to them that my alarm wasnt chirping when I activated and deactivated it and they reprogrammed it for free. I know it’s a bit shady but so is charging someone $400 for an install that only takes 30 minutes.

If you are thinking about doing the install yourself there is a good DIY on this forum and I assure you it is very straight forward.

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tldoxmf87 Captain 40 Rep 720 Posts Drives: e92 TiAg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bellevue iTrader: (14)	Patrys can do the activation remotely along w/ other goodies (euro blinker coding, side mirror folding w/ remote. etc) PM him.
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micah Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	Your experience lines up with mine at BMW Seattle
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greg328 Private First Class 9 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 MSport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, TX, USA iTrader: (0)	Advantage BMW midtown in Houston wants $420!!!! nuts.... Anybody have a workaround? I also need to code a remote (comfort access) and copy a blank key stem. Help, I'm a newbie here, Greg
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AJ M2 comp Lieutenant 31 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335Xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the late post. I just installed my own it only takes about 30 minutes and is really easy. Once you have it installed everything works except the chirp when locking and unlocking which I really didnt care about so I didnt pat to have it activated. A few months after i installed I took it into the dealer for scheduled serviced and mentioned to them that my alarm wasnt chirping when I activated and deactivated it and they reprogrammed it for free. I know it’s a bit shady but so is charging someone $400 for an install that only takes 30 minutes. If you are thinking about doing the install yourself there is a good DIY on this forum and I assure you it is very straight forward. __________________ 2020 M2 comp, 6mt, Hockenheim Silver, blue stitching, premium, STEK paint protection, 20% tint 2008 e92 335xi 6mt, Montego Blue, Jade Grey, Grey Poplar, Sport, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, KW V3s, M3 spoiler, 35% tint, 3M clear bra, GP Thunder H8 2007 E92 335i* 2003 E46 330Ci* 1994 Ford Probe SE* Retired Last edited by AJ M2 comp; 10-18-2010 at 11:55 AM..*
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