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1995 BMW 5-series OEM alarm

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=26457
Printed Date: July 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM


Topic: 1995 BMW 5-series OEM alarm

Posted By: ExactOh
Subject: 1995 BMW 5-series OEM alarm
Date Posted: February 14, 2004 at 10:52 AM

I want to pick your brains on this problem that I am having with my OEM alarm system.  I am looking for a common problem that results in the alarm going off for no reason.  I have installed plenty of aftermarket alarms, and would try troubleshooting it myself if it weren't a factory alarm, but I know from replacing the audio system that this is not something I want to troubleshoot.

I do not have a problem if I am running into a store or something and activating the alarm, but when I have it activated for extended periods of time (greater than two hours), it starts making noise.  It would be really nice to fix this so I can use my remote door locks.




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Posted By: ExactOh
Date Posted: February 14, 2004 at 12:58 PM

Just to elaborate:

I have researched this issue on a couple of the Bimmer boards, and they suggest a leve/anti-tow sensor that acts up, located above the headliner near the sunroof controller.  The only problem is they don't have a solution for the problem or a method of disabling this feature posted anywhere. 

I am not interested in having an alarm to deter theft of the car, that's not a problem where I live, but I would like to protect the awesome audio system that I have installed.


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