BMW alarm query .

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After returning from A 3k run to Spain and back, I decided to push the bike out of the garage for cleaning. As I did so i discovered due to the blasting of an alarm tone and flashing indicators My bike actually had an alarm fitted. I didn't ask for it, And wasn't told i had it.
The weird thing is, in the last two weeks I've not once noticed the alarm. No flashing on the dash and no audible warnings. I phoned my dealership to ask. They went through the settings with me. Confirming it did have an alarm. Which I didn't pay for (I think)
So all in all Im happy with it.
The question I have is this, The dash only shows a flashing light if i manually activate it within 30 seconds. If its set to auto arm, it doesn't show the flashing light. Is this right ?
The flashing light, to me, is important as an obvious deterrent.
The manual mentions nothing of the alarm status light ?
Thanks In advance:thumb
 
I have such a thing. red light only flashes if there has been an actiavation. JJH
 
what I've learnt....
If its on auto, no dash flashing.
if you arm it manually flashing dash light.
Indecently, My guy at the dealership went out to a similar bike and put it on auto arm. after 30 seconds it armed, then showed a flashing dash light :confused:
The Motion sensor is deactivated if the key fob is within range.
The dash with the ignition on show a telltale flashing light if activated. The amount of lights tell what set it off.
Id expect the dash light to flash whether its on auto or manual?
Oh well.
Free alarm .....:thumb
 
Onahi said:
After returning from A 3k run to Spain and back, I decided to push the bike out of the garage for cleaning. As I did so i discovered due to the blasting of an alarm tone and flashing indicators My bike actually had an alarm fitted. I didn't ask for it, And wasn't told i had it.
The weird thing is, in the last two weeks I've not once noticed the alarm. No flashing on the dash and no audible warnings. I phoned my dealership to ask. They went through the settings with me. Confirming it did have an alarm. Which I didn't pay for (I think)
So all in all Im happy with it.
The question I have is this, The dash only shows a flashing light if i manually activate it within 30 seconds. If its set to auto arm, it doesn't show the flashing light. Is this right ?
The flashing light, to me, is important as an obvious deterrent.
The manual mentions nothing of the alarm status light ?
Thanks In advance:thumb
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:jes Tis a cracker Nige, check you aint got anything else for free, "button to activate alarm on fob"
 
Smogbob said:
:jes Tis a cracker Nige, check you aint got anything else for free, "button to activate alarm on fob"
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I didn't get a free "Goody bag" on collection of my new bike this time. Maybe they knew i was getting a free alarm instead.
Key fob buttons. Big BMW one twice to arm, Little rear button to disarm.

Buttons
 
Onahi said:
I didn't get a free "Goody bag" on collection of my new bike this time. Maybe they knew i was getting a free alarm instead.
Key fob buttons. Big BMW one twice to arm, Little rear button to disarm.

Buttons
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Well I got a free Nav6 so cannot complain also............could have waited and got the TFT for free but do not like to be a beta tester..........
 
Smogbob said:
Well I got a free Nav6 so cannot complain also............could have waited and got the TFT for free but do not like to be a beta tester..........
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I got a free Nav 5 with my first GSA and its still good. Trust me, the TFT is just fine:green gri

You know you want TFT :D
 
Onahi said:
oh, and i finally found out what DWA stands for - Dieb-stahwarnanlage .
Of course it does.
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So funny, basic translation is Thief warning system ie Died in German is a thief, the grandkids always play cops and robbers, and somebody has to be the Dieb
 
Smogbob said:
:jes Tis a cracker Nige, check you aint got anything else for free, "button to activate alarm on fob"
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Did you also get my Sat Nav Preparation Kit and Onboard Computer Pro that I paid for and the factory forgot to fit ?????????????
 
Neil W said:
Did you also get my Sat Nav Preparation Kit and Onboard Computer Pro that I paid for and the factory forgot to fit ?????????????
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Highly possible................:augie like Nige did not even realise I had onboard computer pro until you mentioned it...............
 
Sorry, I don't buy this. Surely, no flashing LED on the dash means the alarm just hasn't auto set? Probably been re-programmed to only set manually - easy enough to revise if you can be bothered. If you are absolutely sure it is auto setting, then the dealer needs to check it out as I cannot see any personal setting regime that allows the OPs scenario to occur..

Personally I hate Auto setting; such a nuisance on the Ferries - you wouldn't believe the number of alarms sounding off when it gets a bit rough on BF boats.
 
squibb34 said:
Sorry, I don't buy this. Surely, no flashing LED on the dash means the alarm just hasn't auto set? Probably been re-programmed to only set manually - easy enough to revise if you can be bothered. If you are absolutely sure it is auto setting, then the dealer needs to check it out as I cannot see any personal setting regime that allows the OPs scenario to occur..

Personally I hate Auto setting; such a nuisance on the Ferries - you wouldn't believe the number of alarms sounding off when it gets a bit rough on BF boats.
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On auto setting, with no flashing status LED, the alarm is set. Ive tested it by woggling the handlebars to trigger it.
I've turned off auto now, in favour of the Manual setting which gives the LED flashing light. Plus,as you say, Ferries etc........
As the bike in the dealership flashed when auto is set, they will look at it next time I'm in.
 
Onahi said:
On auto setting, with no flashing status LED, the alarm is set. Ive tested it by woggling the handlebars to trigger it.
I've turned off auto now, in favour of the Manual setting which gives the LED flashing light. Plus,as you say, Ferries etc........
As the bike in the dealership flashed when auto is set, they will look at it next time I'm in.
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One of the best things about not living on an Island, no ferries to be booked, or chunnel, but really do miss them cornish pasties
 
Smogbob said:
One of the best things about not living on an Island, no ferries to be booked, or chunnel, but really do miss them cornish pasties
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Surely there's something we can do here about that by way of motorcycle courier delivery? It might be slightly flattened and a day or two old, but it would still be a Westcountry Mouthorgan!
 
Sea Dog said:
Surely there's something we can do here about that by way of motorcycle courier delivery? It might be slightly flattened and a day or two old, but it would still be a Westcountry Mouthorgan!
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Nah has to be fresh, couple of friends bring them out now and again, it just aint the same warmed up, flat and wrapped in tinfoil...............
 
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