2 ipods stolen :(

A/J · 01-17-2010, 12:19 PM

hey, just returned to my car n found my ipod classic had been stolen... thats the second time in 6 months! (..and unfortunately this time the theives were kind enough to cut the interface cable! - cant believe they couldnt just press the 2 release buttons!!

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no windows/ doors were broken, so im just wondering is it that ive stupidly left the car unlocked (i have been extra careful after the first time!) or is it possible that someone has jacked the unlock signal from key or something?? (Do you guys always lock yours in the glove?)

Ender514 · 01-17-2010, 12:45 PM

are they stealing anything else?

its nearly impossible to steal the unlock signal.....http://www.caranddriver.com/features...codes_-feature

A/J · 01-17-2010, 04:39 PM

the first time they took my raybans too! but nothing else this time...

just to be sure the car does have an autolock feature? (ie locks on its own after a few mins)... i do remember setting it in the idrive last time...

JayKay335i · 01-18-2010, 12:38 AM

You left the doors unlocked.

Green///Hell · 01-18-2010, 03:46 AM

I had iPod and V1 stolen and my wallet and laptop were
in the backseat and a lot of designer stuff in the trunk.
But shttered window. I feel for you man

Spec 1 · 01-18-2010, 11:17 AM

Geez, that stinks. Probably a drug addict if you ask me, otherwise they'd be wise enough to unplug the ipod instead of cut the cord.

niqui · 01-18-2010, 02:04 PM

i can never rmbr if i locked the damn thing witht he key fob, so now i just grab the drivers handle when i leave and it beeps locked...i dunno, i rmbr better this way.

mkoesel · 01-18-2010, 02:08 PM

I'm pretty sure you can change the lock settings to give you a visual and/or audible indicator when the car is locked. You might want to turn all the settings to on so its clear when it has locked. This way you don't hit the fob and think it locked when in reality it didn't. Signal range can be kinda poor, so it does happen.

niqui · 01-18-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

I'm pretty sure you can change the lock settings to give you a visual and/or audible indicator when the car is locked. You might want to turn all the settings to on so its clear when it has locked. This way you don't hit the fob and think it locked when in reality it didn't. Signal range can be kinda poor, so it does happen.

yes, its in idrive, i used to think the beep was retarded, now i need it.

MysticBlue · 01-18-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by A/J

the first time they took my raybans too! but nothing else this time...

just to be sure the car does have an autolock feature? (ie locks on its own after a few mins)... i do remember setting it in the idrive last time...

The auto lock feature is meant to re-lock the car if you inadvertently unlock it after locking it. If the unlock button is pushed but a door isn't opened within a minute or two, it will relock automatically. Nice feature to protect you from accidently pushing the unlock button when you're putting the fob in your pocket as you're walking away.
This does not lock the car routinely, only relock it after unlock without a door opening.

Race_Doc11 · 01-18-2010, 04:33 PM

Visual yes but no Sound unless there is an alarm

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

I'm pretty sure you can change the lock settings to give you a visual and/or audible indicator when the car is locked. You might want to turn all the settings to on so its clear when it has locked. This way you don't hit the fob and think it locked when in reality it didn't. Signal range can be kinda poor, so it does happen.

niqui · 01-18-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

Visual yes but no Sound unless there ia an alarm

there is an audible option in my idrive, but i have no idea if i have an alarm standard, probs do then.

Race_Doc11 · 01-18-2010, 06:49 PM

I don't have the sound option in both the 335xi and the M3 (both are 2008) what year is yours?

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Originally Posted by niqui

there is an audible option in my idrive, but i have no idea if i have an alarm standard, probs do then.

AMOCHOSTO · 01-18-2010, 08:20 PM

Mine's an 09 and it beeps and flashes lights when I lock it.

mkoesel · 01-18-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

Visual yes but no Sound unless there is an alarm

I thought I remember both being there, but I'll have to check mine tomorrow.

MrHarris · 01-18-2010, 09:43 PM

Haha pretty funny, 70k car, no alarm = mind is still blown.

10M3MAN · 01-19-2010, 12:32 AM

Man, that sucks, I hope it was just a forgotten unlocked door..

shagkie · 01-19-2010, 07:09 AM

I normally use the CA to lock and listen for the beep and as I walk away I turn back to see if the clown nose is blinking. It's a habit.

Race_Doc11 · 01-19-2010, 09:30 AM

I checked this morning. I don't have any audio option. Thats why I thought the audio option comes from the Alarm!!! All I have is flash lights when locking / flash lights when unlocking. Am I missing something? This deserves a thread by itself....

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

I thought I remember both being there, but I'll have to check mine tomorrow.

spectrumphoto · 01-20-2010, 03:08 AM

Had a valet inside a secure Studio Lot steal my new iPod from me then 3 month old car about a year ago.... Damn Valets!!!

At least I got all the valets that worked that morning fired from that lot. Still annoying though.

jrlee53 · 01-20-2010, 10:33 AM

Didn't think people still stole ipods nowadays. Thought i was the few who still uses the classic ipod.

RevFreak14 · 01-20-2010, 10:47 AM

I have left the car unlocked a couple of times and have been lucky to not have anything stolen. The E46 I had previously left no doubt when you locked it. The locking mechanism made a loud noise when it locked which I used to think was annoying. Now I would love to have it back. A lot of times I wind up walking back to my car to make sure I locked it.

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A/J Private First Class 114 Rep 118 Posts Drives: G22 M440I on order Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	the first time they took my raybans too! but nothing else this time... just to be sure the car does have an autolock feature? (ie locks on its own after a few mins)... i do remember setting it in the idrive last time...
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Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	I had iPod and V1 stolen and my wallet and laptop were in the backseat and a lot of designer stuff in the trunk. But shttered window. I feel for you man
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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 52 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Geez, that stinks. Probably a drug addict if you ask me, otherwise they'd be wise enough to unplug the ipod instead of cut the cord. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,111 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	i can never rmbr if i locked the damn thing witht he key fob, so now i just grab the drivers handle when i leave and it beeps locked...i dunno, i rmbr better this way. __________________ Jet Black E92 M3
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mkoesel Moderator 7510 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	I'm pretty sure you can change the lock settings to give you a visual and/or audible indicator when the car is locked. You might want to turn all the settings to on so its clear when it has locked. This way you don't hit the fob and think it locked when in reality it didn't. Signal range can be kinda poor, so it does happen.
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shagkie Captain 27 Rep 632 Posts Drives: a....V8 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (0)	I normally use the CA to lock and listen for the beep and as I walk away I turn back to see if the clown nose is blinking. It's a habit.
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RevFreak14 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 09 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I have left the car unlocked a couple of times and have been lucky to not have anything stolen. The E46 I had previously left no doubt when you locked it. The locking mechanism made a loud noise when it locked which I used to think was annoying. Now I would love to have it back. A lot of times I wind up walking back to my car to make sure I locked it. ------------------------------------- 09 E92 M3 - Current 05 E46 M3 - Gone 02 330ci - Gone
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