How can I make the 328xi beep when pushing key fob?

Halichopter · 04-29-2011, 09:28 PM

I found my old '96 328i had a useful 'beep' when I was using my remote key entry as a way to find my car in a crowded parking garage. I can't make my new 2011 328xi do the same, so far. Any thoughts? I can't even make it go into 'panic' mode when pushing the remote buttons.

Scrubber · 04-29-2011, 11:40 PM

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but you need the alarm to "get the beep".

rs6655 · 04-30-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrubber

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but you need the alarm to "get the beep".

You are correct.

OlivaresAnthony · 05-01-2011, 11:10 PM

OP, your car doesn't have the alarm installed.

zlee11 · 05-06-2011, 07:52 PM

If you do have an alarm, have the dealer check the programmable remote options. When
I had my 3 series, I had the audible shut off, so my parents would not know what time I got home. On the X5, I gave back last week, I had the sound shut off for unlock, but on for lock. I park in a secluded, underground lot and I leave for work at 4:30 AM. I did not want to bring attention to myself by unlocking the car.

2M · 05-06-2011, 08:32 PM

Just yell out "beep" real loud and annoying. That's what I do and it's worked for me.

JayKay335i · 05-06-2011, 10:01 PM

Huh? Only 335s beep.

EngineCo52 · 05-10-2011, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine3

Just yell out "beep" real loud and annoying. That's what I do and it's worked for me.

ptack · 05-10-2011, 08:09 AM

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Halichopter New Member 12 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota iTrader: (0)	How can I make the 328xi beep when pushing key fob? I found my old '96 328i had a useful 'beep' when I was using my remote key entry as a way to find my car in a crowded parking garage. I can't make my new 2011 328xi do the same, so far. Any thoughts? I can't even make it go into 'panic' mode when pushing the remote buttons.
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zlee11 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	If you do have an alarm, have the dealer check the programmable remote options. When I had my 3 series, I had the audible shut off, so my parents would not know what time I got home. On the X5, I gave back last week, I had the sound shut off for unlock, but on for lock. I park in a secluded, underground lot and I leave for work at 4:30 AM. I did not want to bring attention to myself by unlocking the car.
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