No sound when locking/unlocking car

Hot-Sriracha · 04-30-2023, 10:57 PM

I noticed that my ‘15 428i doesn’t make any noise when it locks/unlocks. Besides the physical noise form the doors. There’s no beeping, just the lights flash. Is this normal? Seems like every car should have this feature? If it’s an added package is there any way to install something afterwords? Mainly because I like having that auditory confirmation that I locked the car. Since I often find myself spamming the lock button.

im_an_alien · 04-30-2023, 11:13 PM

There should be an option to enable or disable the beep in idrive.

henrik09 · 05-01-2023, 02:43 AM

You need to enable the "lockout confirmation" function in the car settings.

https://spribe-aviator.net/

eff32fl · 05-01-2023, 06:57 AM

Under Vehicle Settings -> Doors/Key there is the option to enable it. "Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"

Billfitz · 05-01-2023, 07:56 AM

The first thing I did when I took delivery, before I even got off the dealer lot, was to disable the horn beep when locking the car. I find it irritating. I do leave the radio on all the time, which gets turned off when I lock the car. If I still hear the radio I know it's not locked. I also coded my mirrors to fold when locking. That way I can look at them and know if the car's locked or not.

Hot-Sriracha · 05-01-2023, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by eff32fl

Under Vehicle Settings -> Doors/Key there is the option to enable it. "Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"

I checked this morning for that option but it’s not there. Only option is for the lights to flash but nothing about an acoustic signal unfortunately.

newyorkgabe · 05-01-2023, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

The first thing I did when I took delivery, before I even got off the dealer lot, was to disable the horn beep when locking the car. I find it irritating. I do leave the radio on all the time, which gets turned off when I lock the car. If I still hear the radio I know it's not locked. I also coded my mirrors to fold when locking. That way I can look at them and know if the car's locked or not.

What's the trick to getting this done lol.

eff32fl · 05-01-2023, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot-Sriracha

I checked this morning for that option but it’s not there. Only option is for the lights to flash but nothing about an acoustic signal unfortunately.

Do you have the OEM car alarm? I believe if you don't then this option isn't available.

Hot-Sriracha · 05-01-2023, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by eff32fl

Do you have the OEM car alarm? I believe if you don't then this option isn't available.

Ah I guess that’s the issue. Strange whoever spec’d my car didn’t get the alarm too.

eff32fl · 05-01-2023, 09:17 AM

Like Billfitz mentioned code your side mirrors to fold/unfold so you at least have a visual indicator whether your doors are locked or not.

Billfitz · 05-01-2023, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by newyorkgabe

What's the trick to getting this done lol.

Bimmercode. You'll wonder how you ever got along without it.

newyorkgabe · 05-02-2023, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

Bimmercode. You'll wonder how you ever got along without it.

one more question - bimmercode vs bimmerlink, preference? Bimmercode is free on app store whereas bimmerlink is $36.

eff32fl · 05-02-2023, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by newyorkgabe

one more question - bimmercode vs bimmerlink, preference? Bimmercode is free on app store whereas bimmerlink is $36.

They have different uses so depends on what you're needing to do. Bimmercode allows you to code options and Bimmerlink allows you to check and clear error codes, monitor sensors, force open/close OEM exhaust valves and register a new battery.

visionaut · 05-02-2023, 01:24 PM

Bimmercode is $40 in-app purchase required. They’re from the same excellent developer.
So you get two pretty indispensable, powerful and complementary tools for your Bimmer for $75. Well worth it, IMO. And get a WiFi adapter not Bluetooth…the speed difference is noticeable.

newyorkgabe · 05-02-2023, 01:30 PM

nice both sound helpful - thanks for clearing that up.

I got the Veepeak adaptor so gonna try that out. didnt think of wifi vs bluetooth.

visionaut · 05-02-2023, 01:59 PM

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I got the Veepeak adaptor so gonna try that out.

The Veepeak will work great, and is what I started with. When I added the MHD tune, I went to WiFi - the speed’s much more important with flashing. I now use just WiFi for everything.

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Hot-Sriracha New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 428i 2015 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	No sound when locking/unlocking car I noticed that my ‘15 428i doesn’t make any noise when it locks/unlocks. Besides the physical noise form the doors. There’s no beeping, just the lights flash. Is this normal? Seems like every car should have this feature? If it’s an added package is there any way to install something afterwords? Mainly because I like having that auditory confirmation that I locked the car. Since I often find myself spamming the lock button.
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henrik09 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	You need to enable the "lockout confirmation" function in the car settings. https://spribe-aviator.net/ Last edited by henrik09; 05-03-2023 at 04:19 AM.. Reason: .
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eff32fl Lieutenant Colonel 1070 Rep 1,808 Posts Drives: 2019 440i M Sport THP MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Under Vehicle Settings -> Doors/Key there is the option to enable it. "Acoustic signal for lock/unlock" Last edited by eff32fl; 05-01-2023 at 07:22 AM..
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8274 Rep 16,139 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	The first thing I did when I took delivery, before I even got off the dealer lot, was to disable the horn beep when locking the car. I find it irritating. I do leave the radio on all the time, which gets turned off when I lock the car. If I still hear the radio I know it's not locked. I also coded my mirrors to fold when locking. That way I can look at them and know if the car's locked or not.
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eff32fl Lieutenant Colonel 1070 Rep 1,808 Posts Drives: 2019 440i M Sport THP MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Like Billfitz mentioned code your side mirrors to fold/unfold so you at least have a visual indicator whether your doors are locked or not.
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visionaut Captain 1312 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2016 435iX GC & 1976 2002 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mile High City, CO iTrader: (0)	Bimmercode is $40 in-app purchase required. They’re from the same excellent developer. So you get two pretty indispensable, powerful and complementary tools for your Bimmer for $75. Well worth it, IMO. And get a WiFi adapter not Bluetooth…the speed difference is noticeable.
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newyorkgabe New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 340i ZHP Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	nice both sound helpful - thanks for clearing that up. I got the Veepeak adaptor so gonna try that out. didnt think of wifi vs bluetooth.
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