how do you know if you have a factory alarm

[dok528i]

ok i gat my e36 had it for 6 months and idk if i have a factory alarm i gat a aftermaket key so idk if it does or doesn't and if it does i want to get a remote PLEASE HELP

[vtvette]

First thing to check is under the hood. On the front right (pass. side) behind the headlight, next to the fender, if there is a switch which senses when the hood is closed you are at least wired for a factory alarm.

From there you would go behind the glove box and check to see if there is an alarm module.

Search the forum for "factory alarm" or "factory alarm wiring" I know there is are post with pic's showing the exact location/connector for the module, and the hood switch.

[randywalters]

ok i gat my e36 had it for 6 months and idk if i have a factory alarm i gat a aftermaket key so idk if it does or doesn't and if it does i want to get a remote PLEASE HELPIt would help if you said what year and model your E36 is.

Does it have a little red LED light in one of the inserts just ahead of the gear shift lever?