No alarm

BEMR · 09-27-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Outrun

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On the keyfob and all? Maybe cause my wife's car is a 228i?

Yes, panic button is on the keyfob. I actually have a pretty no-frills M235, the only extra options I purchased was the HK sound system and black kidney grilles, no packages. I suspect the presence of an alarm system is due to build date? I picked up my car in mid-august.

Start of MY2016 228i build was 7.15.15 we were 7.21.15,

BEMR · 09-27-2015, 01:22 PM

I've had it for years in all BMW's it really seems lacking when you don't have it anymore. Going to see if any simple recourse at this point.

Outrun · 09-27-2015, 01:34 PM

I was under the impression it was a standard feature only for 2016 235's, and on 228's it was still an optional feature....

glacier_bandit · 09-28-2015, 12:44 PM

Same thing here, it was supposed to be included for sure but oh well....I am not sure I want to make a fuss about it but kind of a slight bummer on our early production 16's. And BMW ordered a delivery stop on the cars that were accidentally built without satellite radio, your dealer will know about this at least if you have them look up service bulletins.

_dmglce · 09-28-2015, 12:48 PM

The dealer is able to install the software to fix the issues, they are installing my SAT radio and also alarm this Wed since I brought it to their attention

doublevanosrc · 09-28-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Outrun

I was under the impression it was a standard feature only for 2016 235's, and on 228's it was still an optional feature....

This^^

It's only for M235s which explains the price hike for 2016 MY which also includes CA, dimming mirrors, along with a few other premium pack goodies.

angelbones · 09-28-2015, 01:47 PM

Not that the configurator is always right, but I thought that maybe you were right about the 228. If you look at standard features for the 228, it is there. Furthermore, it is not even listed as an option for the 228. I'd be curious as to the real answer as I'm not convinced that it is an option on the 228, and that it should be standard.

BEMR · 09-28-2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by _dmglce

The dealer is able to install the software to fix the issues, they are installing my SAT radio and also alarm this Wed since I brought it to their attention

You do have a new 228i, and their getting you a new keyfob also?

esp260 · 09-28-2015, 01:54 PM

Is the SAT radio supposed to be standard for all 2 series or was it an option?

BEMR · 09-28-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by esp260

Is the SAT radio supposed to be standard for all 2 series or was it an option?

No sat is prewired but IS an option!

BEMR · 09-28-2015, 02:04 PM

Sure enough it IS supposed to be there! On the 228i listed as standard equipment under safety and security it shows anti theft alarm system.

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ModelCode=162B

Outrun · 09-28-2015, 06:59 PM

Interesting....any definitive info from BMW on why this didn't come standard on some of your 2016 2 vehicles?

BEMR · 09-28-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Outrun

Interesting....any definitive info from BMW on why this didn't come standard on some of your 2016 2 vehicles?

As far as I am concerned it is an error one way or another, standard equipment means just that, standard and not apart of an order or option it IS included.

But.....since it was not I am starting with the Service Dept since they have the direct line to the answer I would assume. I really think there is a prewire, we get a new key fob, they reprogram the computer and were done, will post my answer when it comes my way tomorrow.

glacier_bandit · 09-28-2015, 09:03 PM

There was a slight price hike for the 228i as well, which was the exact same amount that the alarm had cost during the model year prior. I work at a dealership so it shouldn't be a problem for them to install it at some point but seems like something I'll put off for a while as I wanna drive it any moment I can!

col4bin · 09-28-2015, 11:21 PM

My 2016 M235i has the alarm.

_dmglce · 09-29-2015, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BEMR

You do have a new 228i, and their getting you a new keyfob also?

Correct.

_dmglce · 09-29-2015, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by esp260

Is the SAT radio supposed to be standard for all 2 series or was it an option?

It's apart of the Premium Package, which I did get but they somehow forgot about the SAT.

esp260 · 09-29-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by _dmglce

It's apart of the Premium Package, which I did get but they somehow forgot about the SAT.

Oh okay, thanks for clearing that up. I didn't get the premium package but they gave me a code for free SAT radio trial.

_dmglce · 09-29-2015, 12:26 PM

^ Nice! I love SAT. I'm not sure if this is common, but I'm just curious how so many things could be forgotten during the built

_dmglce · 09-30-2015, 05:36 PM

Hey all, update after my visit today. The SA is aware of the missing standard alarm and said there has not been a bulletin from BMW NA yet, he also mention unlike the 2015 models - 2016 cannot be retrofitted. The next step is to reach out to BMW NA and see where to escalate the matter. Bummerrrr.

Outrun · 09-30-2015, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by _dmglce

Hey all, update after my visit today. The SA is aware of the missing standard alarm and said there has not been a bulletin from BMW NA yet, he also mention unlike the 2015 models - 2016 cannot be retrofitted. The next step is to reach out to BMW NA and see where to escalate the matter. Bummerrrr.

That stinks....hopefully they can make it up to you somehow. Keep us posted!

BEMR · 09-30-2015, 08:41 PM

I've had the Chirp headlights flash, alarm system for so long now on 5 different BMWs it really sucks and feels inferior not to have it anymore, see it listed as standard equipment online, on the build screen at the dealer and its not there. Even 2 car payments wouldn't matter.

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Outrun Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	I was under the impression it was a standard feature only for 2016 235's, and on 228's it was still an optional feature....
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glacier_bandit New Member 4 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2016 228i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Same thing here, it was supposed to be included for sure but oh well....I am not sure I want to make a fuss about it but kind of a slight bummer on our early production 16's. And BMW ordered a delivery stop on the cars that were accidentally built without satellite radio, your dealer will know about this at least if you have them look up service bulletins.
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_dmglce Private 6 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Range Rover Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	The dealer is able to install the software to fix the issues, they are installing my SAT radio and also alarm this Wed since I brought it to their attention __________________ IG: _demiglace
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angelbones Private First Class 43 Rep 193 Posts Drives: V.O. 228i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Not that the configurator is always right, but I thought that maybe you were right about the 228. If you look at standard features for the 228, it is there. Furthermore, it is not even listed as an option for the 228. I'd be curious as to the real answer as I'm not convinced that it is an option on the 228, and that it should be standard.
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esp260 Private First Class 53 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 228i Msport 6MT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Is the SAT radio supposed to be standard for all 2 series or was it an option?
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BEMR Colonel 978 Rep 2,701 Posts Drives: 15 M4 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Murrieta, CA (Home of Ricky Fowler) iTrader: (0)	Sure enough it IS supposed to be there! On the 228i listed as standard equipment under safety and security it shows anti theft alarm system. http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ModelCode=162B __________________ Got It: F82 2015 M4 Alpine White / Silverstone With integrity nothing else matters, without integrity nothing else matters.
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09-28-2015, 06:59 PM	#34
Outrun Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	Interesting....any definitive info from BMW on why this didn't come standard on some of your 2016 2 vehicles?
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glacier_bandit New Member 4 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2016 228i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	There was a slight price hike for the 228i as well, which was the exact same amount that the alarm had cost during the model year prior. I work at a dealership so it shouldn't be a problem for them to install it at some point but seems like something I'll put off for a while as I wanna drive it any moment I can!
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col4bin First Lieutenant 55 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335xi [0.00]	My 2016 M235i has the alarm. __________________ 2016 M235i - Mineral Gray
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_dmglce Private 6 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Range Rover Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	^ Nice! I love SAT. I'm not sure if this is common, but I'm just curious how so many things could be forgotten during the built __________________ IG: _demiglace
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_dmglce Private 6 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Range Rover Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Hey all, update after my visit today. The SA is aware of the missing standard alarm and said there has not been a bulletin from BMW NA yet, he also mention unlike the 2015 models - 2016 cannot be retrofitted. The next step is to reach out to BMW NA and see where to escalate the matter. Bummerrrr.
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BEMR Colonel 978 Rep 2,701 Posts Drives: 15 M4 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Murrieta, CA (Home of Ricky Fowler) iTrader: (0)	I've had the Chirp headlights flash, alarm system for so long now on 5 different BMWs it really sucks and feels inferior not to have it anymore, see it listed as standard equipment online, on the build screen at the dealer and its not there. Even 2 car payments wouldn't matter. __________________ Got It: F82 2015 M4 Alpine White / Silverstone With integrity nothing else matters, without integrity nothing else matters.
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