1996 318I E36 Alarm Options

[TeeUp]

i just bought my 1996 318I 4door sedan. it does not come with the OEM alarm sytem though it has central locking.

i came across an alarm with PN 82 11 1 468 755. do you guys think this will work on my bimmer? has anyone tried it?

[007ben]

does you car say(ususaly in the trunk) it has been prewired for a BMW alarm?

if not I woudln't count on it just pluging and playing like many of the other 3s with prewired harnesses...

but the central locking should keep it fairly easy. check out stellar alarms.

[TeeUp]

yes my car is pre-wired. any thoughts?

[Andrewsd1985]

Yes this will fit your car plug and play without a hitch.

[TeeUp]

thanks, guys. i was just weary since i know the OEM alarm system for my car is 82 11 1 469 444 and this was an 82 11 1 468 755.

http://www.peakebmw.com/Accessories/...ess/auto18.htm said :

E36 3 Series 9/95 - 82 11 1 469 444
E34 5 Series;E32 7 Series;E36 3 Series up to 9/95 - 82 11 1 468 755

any more inputs?

[007ben]

bavauto.com also has them but aftermarket with rolling codes and optional accessorys.

[TeeUp]

yes they do. the thing is i already got an 82 11 1 468 755. i'm just not so sure if it will work well with my car.

[007ben]

Try it.

[TeeUp]

yeah, i'll check on it over the weekend.....

just needed to know though if anyone else has tried it.... thanks

[TeeUp]

i did not take my chance on that alarm system.

instead i installed the one with part no. 82 11 1 469 444. perfect for my car. took almost 2 hours to put it all together.

i had previous cars before with alarms that go off if you tap the glass hard or kick on the wheels....

i just find it unusual that my alarm does not... despite the high sensitivity settings (both switches in off position).

is this normal? or am i missing on something?

[camnipotent]

My alarm is silent unless activated. I think it only goes off when the inside door handle is used after the car has been locked. I have not tried it, but my alarm won't go off from any type of vibration or contact.

[007ben]

stock alarms are mainly just glassbreak. which listens for the sound of glass breaking. not taping or kicking.

the stock alarm also lacks shock/impac, tilt, motion, prox, etc. sensors like many after market ones.