My new BMW alarm was installed yesterday

[deutschmann59]

Hey everybody. I just wanted to let you guys know a little about the alarm for the new E90 since I just had mine installed yetserday. It's really nice. It has the standard one beep when arming, two beeps when disarming. Also, when the car is armed, the red "clown nose" light under the mirror, as it has been referred to, flashes once every two seconds or so to deter would-be thieves.

Just as I thought, the software in the computer does indeed need to be updated by the dealer, because two new options were added under "central locking" in addition to "flash lights when locking/unlocking". The two new menus were "acoustic confirm. when locking/unlocking" which of course enables/disables the beep.

The alarm is VERY loud and goes off obviously whenever it detects anyone might be tampering with the car, but also holding the trunk button on the fob for about five seconds also enables the panic siren, which is then disabled by pressing the unlock arrow button. By the way, the alarm is integrated right into the fob, so there isn't anything extra you need to get. I definitely recommend the alarm if you ever plan on taking the car anywhere outside of your own garage. My cousin's car was parked right outside of my house on Easter Sunday this year, and some scumbag broke into the car and stole his radio--in broad daylight. You can never be to careful, and I consider $350.00 a small price to pay for piece of mind.

By the way, the dealer sold me the $300.00 alarm for $255.00, and charged me two hours worth of work which came out to about $100.00.

[matrix]

$255 + $100 installation charge is a great deal. The criminals (I mean dealers) here in NY wants $900 for the same. :mad:

[silverado]

So what are the typical hourly labor rates for at a BMW dealer in the US? sharp1183's post suggests it's only $50/hr.

[CC 330i]

I ordered mine from Circle BMW in NJ and it cost about $220. Now I still have to get it installed.... Maybe I will try to do it myself. It is prewired for the alarm so how hard can it be?

Also, I don't have NAV, but when I lock or unlock my car, the lights flash on the outside of the car, which is I guess is not the case for everyone. I am curious if other non-nav customers had this enabled upon delivery, or am I just lucky?

I have the clown nose on the mirror too, but it doesn't flash at all when the car is locked, so this must not be enabled. Does anyone know if I am going to need a software update to my car? My dealer says they don't have any software updates from BMW yet. Can this be?

Also, I wonder if another non-nav owner can double check to make sure their fog lights work. Mine don't, and I am wondering what it could be...

[RedStripe]

Sharp1183, Thanks for the post, it was very informative! I think I will get an alarm now, too!

[Dave C. '06 330i]

I was under the impression the car came with an alarm?

It doesn't??

My lights do flash when I lock or unlock, but I don't recall the red light on the mirror blinking.

-Dave C. '06 330i

[silverado]

Flashing when you lock it is normal. it does not come with an alarm.

[Jerel56]

I'm very surprised that the E90 doesn't come with an alarm. I was under the impression that one would be included. As extra leverage, BMW makes it almost necessary to get their alarm as, any thief that knows BMW will recognize that the clown nose is dark and there is no alarm.

The nose without the blinking light is like a sign on your car that says "Hey, easy break in...NO ALARM!". I imagine it could be removed but, not sure. Has anyone tried to remove the nose?

[Broken1]

In South Africa, the alarm is standard on the E90. I guess there's just a demand here for such a thing...people want alarms on their expensive cars. Period. I think they should make it std in usa too

[deutschmann59]

The nose without the blinking light is like a sign on your car that says "Hey, easy break in...NO ALARM!".

That's an interesting point. You'd think BMW would think that through a little better. I'm almost positive the alarm is standard in Germany, but here in the states, it's not even an option--it's an accessory! With my last car, I was always worried that an experienced crook would just pop the hood and disconnect the battery if he set the alarm off, but now I think the battery in the new E90 is under the seat, so I guess they thought that part through. Of course, the battery on my dad's deville is under the rear seat as well.

[silverado]

When I expressed my surprise to my salesman that it doesn't come with an alarm, he told me that it is very hard to steal because it requires the key fob to be inserted in the slot or it wouldn't start. Even if that is entirely true and it's next to impossible to start with the fob, I would not want the person breaking in have his sweet time destroying my car while trying to start it instead of being in a hurry or chased away by an alarm.

[Nathan]

Although i would have loved to have the alarm for free, keep in mind that US models get a lot of stuff std that Germany or the UK doesn't get. So its a trade-off.

Nathan

[LEDZEP]

I was told by my dealer that it wasn't available yet. I'll have to ask again!

[RachelS]

Hi
Is the alarm plug and play...what i mean does the dealer have to cut you wires in the car to do it or do they just plug it in and update the computer

[Nathan]

i heard they had to cut wires. Also, it took 3.5 hours to reprogram my car. that's just nuts!

Nathan

[pondermatic]

On the E46, there was a way to program the clown nose to blink even without the alarm being installed.

[RichReg]

i heard they had to cut wires. Also, it took 3.5 hours to reprogram my car. that's just nuts!

Nathan

I'm sure that the well known electrical problems that BMWs have would be more than enough impetus for BMW to make installation of the E90 alarm the same or easier than the E46. I highly doubt that BMW decided to make 'cutting wires' part of the install procedure.

[timzerofive]

I thought alarm IS an option, it is included with the premium package.

[RichReg]

I thought alarm IS an option, it is included with the premium package.

It is considered an accessory;;;it does not come with the Premium Package.

[silverado]

It is considered an accessory;;;it does not come with the Premium Package.
That's correct. I was told you can't order the car with an alarm. It has to be installed at the dealer.

[timzerofive]

It is considered an accessory;;;it does not come with the Premium Package.

ic, my dealer told me otherwise thats why. because when i went for the test drive, the car had that red clown nose thing and I asked what that was, and he told me its the alarm and it comes with premium package.

[volsfan0911]

Currently, BMWUSA.com doesn't list the alarm as either included with the Premium Package nor as an accessory. On the E46, it was a stand alone option. Installation was pretty straight forward and definitely a DIY option. Car will have to be programmed at a stealership - price varies but it shouldn't run more than $60 (if they quote more, go find another stealership if feasible). One of the joys of living in Jersey (and they're few) is that I'm literally right down the road from BMWNA and know several people who work there. I can ask and get it straight from the horse's mouth.......

Seem to remember an article in C&D (?) a while back on the astronomical car jacking & theft rates in South Africa. Unfortunately, it sounded like you need the alarm, Kevlar, a Glock and possibly an attack dog in the front seat as standard! :(

[Broken1]

Nah, In south africa it's easy. Drive fast, tint your windows dark...and pump music. No one will come near your car because they think you some sort of gangsta... ;-)

You just have to be vigilent, and stay out of bad area's.

[skimo]

Car will have to be programmed at a stealership - price varies but it shouldn't run more than $60 (if they quote more, go find another stealership if feasible).

"stealership" ....volsfan you are hillarious !! :laugh: :laugh: :bellyroll

[CC 330i]

Nah, In south africa it's easy. Drive fast, tint your windows dark...and pump music. No one will come near your car because they think you some sort of gangsta... ;-)

You just have to be vigilent, and stay out of bad area's.

So it's just like LA then I guess.... :cool!:

[timzerofive]

So it's just like LA then I guess.... :cool!:

You're being sarcastic right?

[rickmckee]

Does anybody know where I can find an OEM alarm online at a low price? There are some great DIY instructions for installing one located here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1487&highlight=DIY+alarm. by
CC330i I intend on doing it myself if I can ever find a reasonably priced kit.


:confused2

[SoYank]

The alarm is a dealer installed accessory. From the brochure, the vehicle comes "pre-wired for BMW center installation of mobile phone, alarm system and Universal garage-door opener."

The alarm system is plug-and-play but needs to be activated softwarewise (oxymoron) in order to work.

My insurance would only give me a $10 a year discount for the $300-500 alarm system. So, to recoup the cost I'd have to own the car for 30-50 years. Who keeps a car that long?

[Ryan 330i]

yeah i am glad i got it. its so freaking loud. after being around weak audi alarms all my co workers were impressed at how loud it was. the part i cant figure out is that when you set it off or activate the panic (trunk for 5 seconds) the alarm never stops! until you press a button on the key. weird... i wonder if it will just keep going, i tried it for two minutes and it never stopped, just kept cycing through...

[FrankoQ]

Does anybody know where I can find an OEM alarm online at a low price? There are some great DIY instructions for installing one located here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1487&highlight=DIY+alarm. by
CC330i I intend on doing it myself if I can ever find a reasonably priced kit.


:confused2

Here you go:
http://stores.ebay.com/Hunterdon-BMW-Online_W0QQsspagenameZL2QQtZkm

They don't always have it, so keep checking if you don't see it.
as of today, 7/16/06, they do have one for $204 and change.

I haven't seen it cheaper that that.
In addition to that, the stealer needs to update software.
DO NOT pay them more than 1 hour of labor for that.
In fact, try to get them to do it for 1/2 hour of labor.

[rickmckee]

Thanks for the heads up FrankoQ! I have purchased that one from Hunterdon!

[ALPINE6SPD]

I have it also and got it for 250 installed. It is well worth every penny espically with CA.

[KennyVendetta]

What are you all more concerned with? The car getting stolen for a joy ride/chop shop or that your radio/valuables will be stolen from the car?

[SoYank]

What are you all more concerned with? The car getting stolen for a joy ride/chop shop or that your radio/valuables will be stolen from the car?

With i-Drive, I don't see how the scumbags could steal the radio. It's too integrated within the vehicle. My concern would be someone breaking in and stealing something I've stupidly left in plain view instead of shifting to the boot.

The car is purported to be difficult to steal without the key; there is no keyhole in the dash to break with a screwdriver, the computer keeps it from being hotwired, there is an electronic lock instead of a mechanical lock on the steering wheel. With a blinking clown nose, most thieves will move on to another, softer target.

Should the vehicle be stolen and end up in a chop shop, I've taken precautions for that. The glass is one of the most sought after parts of a car and easily fenced. I've had my VIN etched into all of the glass on the car so. This being highly visible, it acts as a deterent to thieves.

I don't have the alarm installed. However, when I get back to the states I'd want the alarm system simply to announce when it is time for me to pull the trigger .

[rickmckee]

when I get back to the states I'd want the alarm system simply to announce when it is time for me to pull the trigger .

I totally like that response!:clap: I too would want the alarm simply to deter the thieves from stealing something I've left inside. I don't worry too much about the car getting boosted because of the Fob/ push button starter system. Plus the alarm has a feature that sets it off if the vehicle is jacked up or lifted for towing. By the way... here is a pic of my baby!

[Ascension]

Weatherford BMW in Bizerkely, Ca quoted me $750 to have an alarm installed on my new '06 330i:mad: Needless to say I didn't buy it, but the car is armed by a Smith & Wesson:thumbsup:

[aphall]

Question, I don't currently have an alarm, but when I want to open the trunk of the car, I have to hold down the trunk button for a few seconds. If I get the alarm, how would I open the trunk without setting off the panic feature? Hopefully that's not a dumb question...

[18LLC]

Question, I don't currently have an alarm, but when I want to open the trunk of the car, I have to hold down the trunk button for a few seconds. If I get the alarm, how would I open the trunk without setting off the panic feature? Hopefully that's not a dumb question...
don't worry, man. no question is dumb question. coz i don't know the answer, but i have ca, i can just open the truck without press the key fob.

[BmwOwnsMe]

this shoulda been standard on these cars...

[ALPINE6SPD]

this shoulda been standard on these cars...

yes we know this but it isnt.

[thd13]

Question, I don't currently have an alarm, but when I want to open the trunk of the car, I have to hold down the trunk button for a few seconds. If I get the alarm, how would I open the trunk without setting off the panic feature? Hopefully that's not a dumb question...
I think as long as the 4 doors on the car are unlocked, you can just use the handle to open the trunk.

[Ryan 330i]

Weatherford BMW in Bizerkely, Ca quoted me $750 to have an alarm installed on my new '06 330i:mad: Needless to say I didn't buy it, but the car is armed by a Smith & Wesson:thumbsup:

if you want to drive a bit... stevens creek is doing them for 495 installed this month...

[Ryan 330i]

Question, I don't currently have an alarm, but when I want to open the trunk of the car, I have to hold down the trunk button for a few seconds. If I get the alarm, how would I open the trunk without setting off the panic feature? Hopefully that's not a dumb question...

if you hold the trunk for 1-3 seconds it will pop the lid. if you hold it for 4-6 it will set off the panic feature.

[aphall]

if you hold the trunk for 1-3 seconds it will pop the lid. if you hold it for 4-6 it will set off the panic feature.

Ah, ok. I thought that's how it might work. So, if you are in a panic, your trunk lid will pop open at the same time. :laugh: Thanks!

[SoYank]

Ah, ok. I thought that's how it might work. So, if you are in a panic, your trunk lid will pop open at the same time. :laugh: Thanks!

Yep, gives you a place to hide and curl up into the fetal position. Then when you feel safe and secure you can even unlatch the trunk lid from inside by pulling the glow in the dark D-handle. ;)

Wouldn't work for me, though. I'm claustrophobic. I'm shuddering now even thinking about it. :bulge:

[SoYank]

if you want to drive a bit... stevens creek is doing them for 495 installed this month...

drive a BIT?!!! It's 8000 miles to San Jose! And yes, I DO know the way.

[ScreaminE90]

The e90 alarm system is ONLY available as an upgrade, not standard in the US.

It DEFINITELY must be programmed after installation, and the actual act of programming can take up to 4 hours, or more if problems arise. That 4 hours is once they start on your car. At the dealership which I'm a tech at, there are four programming stations, and generally 8-10 cars waiting for programming, so count on leaving your car for a day or two at a busy dealer.

You are able to install the alarm components yourself, they are bolt on, plug in, and your done, aside from the programming.

Programming an e90 is a flat rate job of about 1.6 hours, so at my dealer that would be 1.6 X $110 an hour. many dealers will offer to discount the labor in order to facilitate your purchase of the system.

I recommend NOT purchasing the e90 alarm at this time, however, as I recently read a BMW bulletin about the newest programming software having an unforseen glitch when activating the alarm for the first time, which will not allow your alarm to be activated, so you'd be spending your money to get an inop alarm until the next version comes out, which could be about two months.

Any other questions, just let me know. I do my best to be straight forward and informative about BMW dealership and our lovely e90's. =)

Matt

[deutschmann59]

I recommend NOT purchasing the e90 alarm at this time, however, as I recently read a BMW bulletin about the newest programming software having an unforseen glitch when activating the alarm for the first time, which will not allow your alarm to be activated, so you'd be spending your money to get an inop alarm until the next version comes out, which could be about two months.


Matt

Hey matt, thanks for the info. If there's a software glitch, how will we know if we have it or not? Will there be a later update for it and will it be automatic--they send notice, or will we have to request it?

[Ryan 330i]

drive a BIT?!!! It's 8000 miles to San Jose! And yes, I DO know the way.

i was talking to Ascension... sorry.

[Ascension]

The e90 alarm system is ONLY available as an upgrade, not standard in the US.

It DEFINITELY must be programmed after installation, and the actual act of programming can take up to 4 hours, or more if problems arise. That 4 hours is once they start on your car. At the dealership which I'm a tech at, there are four programming stations, and generally 8-10 cars waiting for programming, so count on leaving your car for a day or two at a busy dealer.

You are able to install the alarm components yourself, they are bolt on, plug in, and your done, aside from the programming.

Programming an e90 is a flat rate job of about 1.6 hours, so at my dealer that would be 1.6 X $110 an hour. many dealers will offer to discount the labor in order to facilitate your purchase of the system.

I recommend NOT purchasing the e90 alarm at this time, however, as I recently read a BMW bulletin about the newest programming software having an unforseen glitch when activating the alarm for the first time, which will not allow your alarm to be activated, so you'd be spending your money to get an inop alarm until the next version comes out, which could be about two months.

Any other questions, just let me know. I do my best to be straight forward and informative about BMW dealership and our lovely e90's. =)

Matt

Would you or anyone else recommend LOJACK as an alternative to the BMW Alarm system? Weatherford BMW quoted $844 when I purchased my car, but I decided that it was too much:mad: What to do, what to do:confused2

[aphall]

Yep, gives you a place to hide and curl up into the fetal position. Then when you feel safe and secure you can even unlatch the trunk lid from inside by pulling the glow in the dark D-handle. ;)

Wouldn't work for me, though. I'm claustrophobic. I'm shuddering now even thinking about it. :bulge:

:bellyroll

[ScreaminE90]

Sharp, the software glitch is not present in your vehicle, it's in the programming software at the dealer. The program in question is called "Progman version 22". In version 22, if you have just installed a factory alarm, when you try to activate it, and subsequently update the vehicle software, Progman has an error, and incorrectly reports the need for a different part number alarm before programming will continue. It WILL NOT program the vehicle unless that part number gets installed, and it's the wrong part number.

As far as them contacting you, no. Your best bet is to call periodically and speak with the shop foreman, and ask him what version Progman is being used. Once we update to 23, you should be able to purchase, install, and program the alarm.

Ascension: does your vehicle have bmw assist, or nav? if so, that is BETTER than lojack, because it gives bmw an EXACT global position of your vehicle, whereas, to MY understanding, lojack uses a series of radio towers to attempt to triangulate on the vehicles approximate location.

Lojack is a viable option. If installed at the dealer, I would see no reason not to.

Just keep in mind, lojack is NOT an antitheft device. it is a RECOVERY device.

Matt

[rickmckee]

Here's a question for you ScreaminE90... How were the dealers able to program the numerous cars that they themselves have installed the alarm accessory at point of sale?

[rickmckee]

:confused2 What are "Black Line Tailights"?:confused2 The pic shows a friend who touched my car and left a handprint on it... oops! SHAME on him! (Notice the BMW shrine behind the car)

[ScreaminE90]

The glitch is only present in the current version of Progman, v22. Any e90 with working alarm was programmed with v21.2.

[Silver bullet]

Thanks for you help ScreaminE90, If you don't mind I'll keep you in mind if I have questions seeing you are a BMW technician.

[ScreaminE90]

Anytime

[saini023]

if you hold the trunk for 1-3 seconds it will pop the lid. if you hold it for 4-6 it will set off the panic feature.

good to know..i was trying to hold the lock button down to try the panic mode..was going to ask the dealer..good to know its the trunk button..odd but i guess gotta deal with it.

[rickmckee]

I got the alarm from Huntingdon off Ebay in record time!:clap: Cudos to you FrankQ for the heads up on this one!:thumsup: I have istalled it and the "clown nose" is blinking but nothing else works. Haven't had it programmed yet. At the very least, I have a deterrant if people see the blinking light, until I can get it programmed. ScreaminE90, Can I get the dealer to use the "old" (v 21.2) software to do the progamming?:confused2 Again can someone tell me what "Blackline tail lights" are?:offtopic:

[backtofront001]

I got the alarm from Huntingdon off Ebay in record time!:clap: Cudos to you FrankQ for the heads up on this one!:thumsup: I have istalled it and the "clown nose" is blinking but nothing else works. Haven't had it programmed yet. At the very least, I have a deterrant if people see the blinking light, until I can get it programmed. ScreaminE90, Can I get the dealer to use the "old" (v 21.2) software to do the progamming?:confused2 Again can someone tell me what "Blackline tail lights" are?:offtopic:

Go to google and search E90 Blackline Tailights. Thats how I found out

[ScreaminE90]

If the dealer has an Un-Updated programming station, that will work, but I doubt they have that... also, do you know if your car was in service and programmed recently? If it's already been programmed with 22, 21.2 won't overwrite it.

///Matt

[aphall]

I got the alarm from Huntingdon off Ebay in record time!:clap: Cudos to you FrankQ for the heads up on this one!:thumsup: I have istalled it and the "clown nose" is blinking but nothing else works. Haven't had it programmed yet. At the very least, I have a deterrant if people see the blinking light, until I can get it programmed. ScreaminE90, Can I get the dealer to use the "old" (v 21.2) software to do the progamming?:confused2 Again can someone tell me what "Blackline tail lights" are?:offtopic:

here's a good comparo thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13818&highlight=blackline+comparison

[rickmckee]

Thanks Aphall for the link to the comparison thread! ScreaminE90... My car was in service recently because the car forgot how to close the sunroof and they said they had to reset the memory. Whether or not that involves the programming or not, I don't know. Thanks for the info.

[ScreaminE90]

When you left your car for service, was it in and out, or did it take all damn day, or longer?

///Matt

[rickmckee]

It was out within 3 hours...

[rickmckee]

I talked to my dealership today... I was told they have already changed over to v.22. Bummer!

[SeattleSE]

If the dealer has an Un-Updated programming station, that will work, but I doubt they have that... also, do you know if your car was in service and programmed recently? If it's already been programmed with 22, 21.2 won't overwrite it.

///Matt


Matt,

I just had my self installed alarm activated two days ago along with the BMW Assist recall. I don't know what version of software I had before nor which version I have now. However, whatever version I have now has noticably less lag in response from the I-drive controller. Since I'm pretty happy now, is there any earthly reason why I would want to upgrade to progman 22 once the alarm bug is fixed?

Oh, BTW, is the bug only related to activating the alarm? In other words, is it possible that the dealer activated the alarm on a Progman 21.2 system and then did the Progman 22 upgrade on another station? Unlikely I know but it popped into my head.

Cheers,

Jim

[bud001]

The e90 alarm system is ONLY available as an upgrade, not standard in the US.

It DEFINITELY must be programmed after installation, and the actual act of programming can take up to 4 hours, or more if problems arise. That 4 hours is once they start on your car. At the dealership which I'm a tech at, there are four programming stations, and generally 8-10 cars waiting for programming, so count on leaving your car for a day or two at a busy dealer.

You are able to install the alarm components yourself, they are bolt on, plug in, and your done, aside from the programming.

Programming an e90 is a flat rate job of about 1.6 hours, so at my dealer that would be 1.6 X $110 an hour. many dealers will offer to discount the labor in order to facilitate your purchase of the system.

I recommend NOT purchasing the e90 alarm at this time, however, as I recently read a BMW bulletin about the newest programming software having an unforseen glitch when activating the alarm for the first time, which will not allow your alarm to be activated, so you'd be spending your money to get an inop alarm until the next version comes out, which could be about two months.

Any other questions, just let me know. I do my best to be straight forward and informative about BMW dealership and our lovely e90's. =)

Matt

Thats exactly what my SA told me yesterday. I came to this board to doublecheck. Thanks dude.

[Sparky]

Sharp, the software glitch is not present in your vehicle, it's in the programming software at the dealer. The program in question is called "Progman version 22". In version 22, if you have just installed a factory alarm, when you try to activate it, and subsequently update the vehicle software, Progman has an error, and incorrectly reports the need for a different part number alarm before programming will continue. It WILL NOT program the vehicle unless that part number gets installed, and it's the wrong part number.

As far as them contacting you, no. Your best bet is to call periodically and speak with the shop foreman, and ask him what version Progman is being used. Once we update to 23, you should be able to purchase, install, and program the alarm.



Matt

Matt,

I'm glad I searched this topic before I posted. I am taking delivery of a US spec 330 in the UK tomorrow. I ordered the alarm to have installed during the pre-delivery prep. The technician called me today and pretty much described the same problem you stated above. The siren unit part number isn't recognized by the software and he thinks it may be a defective siren. After reading your post, I am thinking that the unit itself may be fine and the software may be the problem. Is there any idea when a new Progman version might be coming out? Thanks for the great info!!

Bryon

[SoYank]

Matt,

I'm glad I searched this topic before I posted. I am taking delivery of a US spec 330 in the UK tomorrow. I ordered the alarm to have installed during the pre-delivery prep. The technician called me today and pretty much described the same problem you stated above. The siren unit part number isn't recognized by the software and he thinks it may be a defective siren. After reading your post, I am thinking that the unit itself may be fine and the software may be the problem. Is there any idea when a new Progman version might be coming out? Thanks for the great info!!

Bryon

Congratulation and welcome to the forum. Did you get it through Park Lane in Mildenhall with Carr's in Bury St. Edmunds doing the PDI?

As a UK based E90 owner check out this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20158 (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20158&page=10). Oh, and don't be put off by some of those clowns in there. They're really cool people.

[vivekk]

Congratulation and welcome to the forum. Did you get it through Park Lane in Mildenhall with Carr's in Bury St. Edmunds doing the PDI?

As a UK based E90 owner check out this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20158 (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20158&page=10). Oh, and don't be put off by some of those clowns in there. They're really cool people.Congrats Sparky.

ER...and thanks for that, Floyd! :laugh:

Viv
(one of the clowns in that thread, probably)

[Sparky]

SoYank/vivekk,

Thanks for the welcome!
Park Lane and Carr's have taken care of me, I take delivery Tues afternoon. The alarm issue is a bit of a nuisance, but we'll see how that turns out. I called Carr's this afternoon and they are using Progman verion 22.1
I guess I'll wait for an update from one of the experts like ScreaminE90 or
E90Fleet before I decide what to do. Thanks again for the welcome and to everyone for all of the great information in the past threads!