Yeah read that one a while back. There are many things i would try but for 120 quid i'd pay the man that can and get it done.
Imobiliser correct procedure
- Thread starter Geoff Crispin
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Thanks Jonco but I dont
Grumpy whats the checker ?
@Geoff Crispin if you google;
www.bmwvin.com
You'll be able to get you spec at build. Place in your VIN in the window and the highlighted on-screen code and you'll get the lot.
Andy
My Nephew has found the checker but does not say that alarm fitter. Production date 24th June 1998First registered Sept 1998 so may be nothing fitted
Mike - if you mean @joepig 's saga - he did accidentally and unfortunately disconnect the plug in unit with battery still connected. That I think was sheer bad luck. There are numerous other people who have re-programmed with no problems myself included.
joepig did find this link during his efforts to rectify fault http://www.ow.no/archive/eba/50.PDF which is very comprehensive.
Mines the same Geoff so must have been fitted by the dealer. Sep 97 manufacture and Jan 98 registered.
Agreed Andy - mine is 12/97 build - 4/98 registered. I have the certificate of installation conformity that it was fitted by BMW GB dated 4/98.
Might be worth firstly checking you have the siren under bonnet and then control box behind glove compartment - if you do you may just need new fob and programming. @Antm72 's price of £120 including fob is then quite attractive as a new fob will cost you half of that. Good luck.
Believe you need this and outlined procedure will allow to programme it to the car
Thanks Antm My nephew has just had a read up about this alarm and found the same fob as you which I will buy now and re programme as and when my nephew is about as this is the sort of thing he does in his spare time.
Thanks again
Geoff
Thanks again
Geoff
Have a word @joepig as I sent him two remotes.
One went on to another forum member and the one he kept, I don't think he is using.
OK thanks but I have ordered now but if it all works I will look for another to go with my spare set
Thanks Andy. I don't know how to add links on being such a techno geeeezer!!!!
I allow my children to live here free of charge, they show me stuff. SimplesThanks Andy. I don't know how to add links on being such a techno geeeezer!!!!
Yes that was the case here until it bogged off to university!I allow my children to live here free of charge, they show me stuff. Simples
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My eldest has just started a 3 year College Motor Mechanics Course, which is nice. he's chomping at the bit to start maintaining the McDonnell fleet so this XMas he can help me with my rear pads and discs.Yes that was the case here but until it bogged off to university!
Good call Andy! I do believe Zed shed Lincoln depot is giving me a hand eh @t-tony! I truly wish I'd gone down the mechanics route instead of HGV driving. I know the mechanics on here will say noooooooooooo don't be a stupid t*** as I would if anyone asked my advise on doing their HGV licence but I really wish I had better knowledge on the spanners. To late now for meMy eldest has just started a 3 year College Motor Mechanics Course, which is nice. he's chomping at the bit to start maintaining the McDonnell fleet so this XMas he can help me with my rear pads and discs.
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Never too old to learn Grumps. Just start with making the tea and then the sky's the limit.
Tony.
Tony.
I'm 43 mate, too old, and I don't have the time or money to re-train. Hey ho, lorry driving for me then!Never too old to learn Grumps. Just start with making the tea and then the sky's the limit.
Tony.
