DIY: Alarm install

**Lawrence1** · 12-31-2005, 01:03 PM

fredo328 ... here's a diagram with the adjustment settings

http://www.circlebmw.com/service/access/82111469444.htm

scroll down at that link and look at the diagram ... don't mind that its for a Z3 as the alrm control units are all the same.

Mr.M seeing how you have a 95 ... you program your remotes by insterting the remote chip into the alarm brain.
the remote programming procedure is different on OBD I cars because they use a different alarm system. if you open up your remote you will see what im talking about(a small chip that you need to insert into the alarm brain. )

your alarm should also use a 3 button remote instead of the 2 button ones used by the OBD II systems shown here.

**fredo328** · 12-31-2005, 01:18 PM

Good info, I suppose I guessed correctly then on adjusting those dip switches, thanks.

**paulstaf** · 12-31-2005, 07:58 PM

One little problem with giving my friend one of my keyless remotes and then letting him program it to HIS car, whenever he sets/unsets his alarm, it also messes with my car! How do I unprogram a remote from my car so that I can give it to my friend so that my car doesn't recognize it anymore? Removing the battery power didn't do it.

Thanks,
Paul

**Mr.M** · 12-31-2005, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Lawrence1

fredo328 ... here's a diagram with the adjustment settings

http://www.circlebmw.com/service/access/82111469444.htm
Mr.M seeing how you have a 95 ... you program your remotes by insterting the remote chip into the alarm brain.
the remote programming procedure is different on OBD I cars because they use a different alarm system. if you open up your remote you will see what im talking about(a small chip that you need to insert into the alarm brain. )

I figured that out after I got tired of trying the first way. I didn't know the door/trunk closing thing didn't work on OBDI cars.

**frost dxb** · 02-05-2006, 07:41 AM

Hi, I have recently purchased an alarm for my '95 e36 318i (BMWalarm.com) and planned to install it my self but i cant find the "12 pin port" under the glovebox as instructed in the manual. For those who had done this before maybe there is an alternative connection.

**paulstaf** · 02-05-2006, 11:46 AM

It isn't a port as much as it is a cable ending. When you remove your glove box and sit in the seat staring straight ahead, it will be far to the left and down towards where your feet will be. It is just a black connector hooked to a small wiring harness. Your alarm should have a cable attached to it that will plug into this connector.

Here is a pic of the alarm box we had with the cable:
http://www.staffordnet.net/repairs/i...w/alarmbox.JPG

Paul

**frost dxb** · 02-06-2006, 05:46 AM

I did checked again the back of the glovebox and even removed all the wiring harness hoping to find the 12 pin pre-out for the alarm but it's just not there pls help...

**old skool** · 02-06-2006, 06:41 PM

It is usually in the lower left hand corner, it could just be hanging loose in there somewhere.

**frost dxb** · 02-06-2006, 09:43 PM

I have strip all the connections in that picture and found out nothing so i dont know what to do?

**jarjarb88** · 02-08-2006, 05:40 PM

I have the same alarm as you and i installed it all and it works properly, except my car was in a fender bender before and i think the body shop cut the plug under the hood for the siren because i cant seem to find it anwhere is there any other way i could wire it in like in the fuse box or something???

**old skool** · 02-08-2006, 05:53 PM

It might be worth a trip for diagnosis to a local BMW shop. I would plan to have the glovebox removed prior to arriving. This might be something that needs to be determined by an experienced BMW mechanic in person.

**95bmwstripes** · 02-25-2006, 12:43 AM

Thanks for the instructions on glovebox removal. Worked very well. Took me longer than it should but next time will go much smoother.

Bought filter at O'Reillys auto parts for $13. One hint the filter on 1995 325i is located to the left of wiring harness under center console.

**cabrit** · 05-20-2006, 07:44 PM

question about that small single plug hwere was it located i looked everywhere i think and did not find it need help
thanks

**e36uk** · 05-20-2006, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by cabrit

question about that small single plug hwere was it located i looked everywhere i think and did not find it need help
thanks

Got exactly the same problem. Apparently some of the cars didn't have the wiring for a factory alarm, mine is one of those. Now the problem is I have no idea where to get the lock and unlock sygnal.
Could anyone please try to trace where the lock / unlock wires lead to and whot color are they?
thanx in advance!

**frost dxb** · 05-20-2006, 08:23 PM

I too have thesame problem but manage to install my alarm by tracing all the wirings that was offered in some cars.

I'll post the wiring diagram later as i have kept it some where.

**cabrit** · 05-28-2006, 06:27 PM

my car is prewired for the oem alarm its just that i cant find it

**leedawg** · 05-28-2006, 06:40 PM

Its a connector that is way back there on the right side. Just got to keep looking for it its behind the wire looms usually.

**frost dxb** · 05-30-2006, 03:40 AM

Here is the lock-unlock wire that you should find:

Black Box in the picture above with Yellow & Green connector. tap in the yellow connector.
LOCK - Pin#17 in ZKEIV (Body control module) WHT/RED/YLW
UNLOCK - Pin#4 in ZKEIV (Body control module) BLU/RED/YLW

**DTM Derek** · 07-19-2006, 07:07 PM

okay i have a question. I have the control module for the keyless+the two button remote+the hareness which has the green side, black side, a small molex looking connector, the wire for the led, and a siren(which i haven't plugged up yet). Anyways, after connecting everything, I go to lock the doors via the remote, nothing happens, so i go to lock the doors via the power door lock button, nothing happens, what gives? I can hold the panic button down and all my blinkers go nuts but thats about all its done so far. Am I missing something? Is it possible that my power door lock switch could be broken? I have recently put in a new key cylinder and my door continues to chime even after i have removed the key, could this have something to do with it? However when I close the driver's side door and re open it, no more dinging noise. what gives here?

btw the unit im using came off of a 96 m3 and the car i am putting it in is a 97 328.... i doubt theres any difference though.

**old skool** · 07-19-2006, 07:58 PM

Why haven't you installed the siren? Have you gone through the programming sequence? Do you know that your remote is good? If your car is still chiming when your key is out that seems like a problem you should look into.

**SePetie** · 09-10-2006, 02:55 PM

Hey Old Skool im working on installing an aftermarket security system in my 95' 318is e36 ive pulled out the glove box and there are several different things that look like they could be the stock security system (if there even is one) can you strighten me out on where to hook up my security system?

**SePetie** · 09-10-2006, 03:15 PM

Hey i shot some pic's if i had an e-mail i could send them

**bill field** · 10-01-2006, 01:48 PM

Hi
is all this alarm fob programing suitable for my 1996 318i with a two button remote.. 1 grey and one red button.My fob got broken and i purchased another from ebay ..Will this programming work??
Many thanks
Bill.

**brothersinc1** · 10-10-2006, 09:47 PM

Hello, I looking for a text file, link or thread for the directions to program my alarm. I bought the unit used and it does not come with instructions.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Rob

**old skool** · 10-10-2006, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by brothersinc1

Hello, I looking for a text file, link or thread for the directions to program my alarm. I bought the unit used and it does not come with instructions.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Rob

Right here:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...3&postcount=10

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