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RECIEVER INSTALLATION GUIDE
(E-36) 3 Series ( Except 318ti & Z3)
CODE LEARNING OR ADDING ANOTHER REMOTE.
1. Turn ke y to the On position.
2. Press and hold the va let button until the system chir ps 3 times to indicate ready to learn status .
3. Press button 1 of the first tr ansmitter once. Then, press Button 1 of the second tr ansmitter
once. The siren will output a conf irm ation chi rp(s) with each remote tr ansmitter that is lear ned.
For example, after the fi r rst remote tr a nsmitter is pr ogr ammed, the siren will chi rp once. After the
second transmitter is pr ogr ammed, the siren will chi rp twice. Up to 4 transmitters can be
progr ammed.
4. If only one remote transmitter needs to be progr ammed/added, the other
m ust be repor gr ammed at this time.
5. When done, tur n ke y to OFF position to exit code learning mode.
The memory or the codes is NON VOLATILE and will not be er ased by power failure for 10 year s
or more.
NOTE: If you place the system in lear n mode and teach nothing, the system will exit in 10
seconds. If the 4 location limit is exceeded, the system erases the oldest codes .
ARMING
Press button 1. Siren will chirp once, par king lights will flash once. The system will arm. In 5 seconds
the system will enter ar ming mode and the starter/ignition. If button 3 is pressed within these 5
seconds, the system will chirp 3 or 2 time s.
2 Chirps: On light impact, the siren chirps 5 time s. On heavy impact, the siren will sound for 60
seconds .
3 Chirps: On both light and heavy impacts , the siren will chi rp 5 time s.
DISARM
Press button 2. The siren will chirp twice and the par king lights will flash twice. The system will
disar m. If passive arming is selected, after 60 seconds the system will enter ar ming mode
autom atically (but will not lock the door s).
NOTE: If the alar m w as triggered dur ing armed mode, the siren will chirp 3 time s.
P ANIC
Press button 4 to enter panic mode. After 30 seconds the system will exit this mode and enter
ar ming mode automatically, dur ing panic mode press button 2 to exit.
SMART PASSIVE ARMING
This system will automatically arm in 60 seconds after you leave the vehicle (After turning of f
the engine, you m ay re ma in in the car indef initel y, without the system passively arming. The
c ycle begins w hen you leav e the car).
he 60 second timer is reset each time a protected zone
has been opened. The LED fl ashes rapidly at this time. To avoid locking your ke ys in the car , the
system will not lo ck the doo rs.
TO DISABLE PA SSIVE ARMING
Turn ke y to OFF position, then press and hold the valet button until the system chirps once.
SHOCK SENSOR FEATURE
The shock sensor is built-in to the alar m' s ma in module. Mount the module tightly on a la rge
wire harness or a sti ff plastic plate under dash. Av oid mounting the module on metal surfaces
because this will reduce the remote range. Also, av oid installing the module on the steering
column. The shock sensor will be less sensitive to glass , and more to the tires.
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To adjust the shock sensor:
1. Turn ke y to the ON position.
2. Hold the va let button until 3 chir ps are heard .
3. Turn ke y to OFF position.
4. The system will chi rp once.
5. Wait 2 seconds , then strike the "A pillar" firm ly with y our fist.
6. The system will chirp twice to indicate it has lear ned your new setting.
7. When done, turn ke y to ON position to exit code learning mode.
NOTE: The harder you str ike the car, the less sensitive the alarm will be. The softer you str ike the
car , the more sensitive the sensor will be.
Do not set too sensitive , as the alar m will fa lse tr igger often. The system is NO T DESIGNED to
nsmitter(s)
detect rocking or sw aying motion.
TO DISABLE THE SHOCK SENSOR
1. Turn ke y to the OFF position.
2. Hold the va let button until 1 chirp is heard.
3. Press button 2 once within 5 second s.
4. The alar m will chirp to indicate shock sensor is on or of f and sa ve settings to the EEPROM.
5. The alarm will disarm.
2 Chirps: shock sensor is enabled.
3 Chirps: shock sensor is disabled
VALET/EMERGENCY OVERRIDE BUTTON
To disar m the system in case of a lost remote transmitter , do the fo llowing:
1- Turn ke y to the ON position.
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2- Press and hold the valet button. The system will disarm.
IGNITION TRIGGERED DOOR LOCK
In order to protect the occupant s, once the engine has been sta rted, your doors will lock within
5 seconds. The doors will then unlock after the engine has been turned of f.
Window, Sunroof , Co vert able Top Activation
Press and hold button 3. Only av ailable for BMWRTX series.
Windows, Sunroof
& Convert. Top
BMWSTXC,
BMWRTXC,
BMWVTXC ONLY
REV2 5.12.03
bmwstx 10/10
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How to use Transmitters
Arm
Disarm
Panic

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  • Page 1 Av oid mounting the module on metal surfaces because this will reduce the remote range. Also, av oid installing the module on the steering column. The shock sensor will be less sensitive to glass , and more to the tires. REV2 5.12.03 bmwstx 10/10...
  • Page 2: Troubleshooting

    7. Reinstall all BMW parts (glove box, center console, knee bolster ect. ) 8. Place vehicle security decals on front windows. Questions? Please call our tech line at 503-693-191 REV2 5.12.03 bmwstx 9/10...
  • Page 3 9. Locate the coolant reservoir and remove the overflow tube. Remove the reservoir's two securing nuts to gain access to the blower motor access panel. (Figure 23) 10. Carefully remove the black plastic heater valve cover. (Figure 23) Fig 25 Fig 23 REV2 5.12.03 bmwstx 8/10...
  • Page 4 - This grey 2 pin factory siren plug is located in the firewall by the blower motor. 3. Remove the black plastic cover from the left side of the "E" box. (Figure 19) Fig 21 Fig 19 REV2 5.12.03 bmwstx 7/10...
  • Page 5: Siren Installation

    S i r e n P l u g Fig 15 Fig 17 U P D A T E NOTE: FOR Z3 2.8L The siren plug is located below your brake booster in your engine competent. REV2 5.12.03 bmwstx 6/10...
  • Page 6 1. Mount the LED in the foglight switch bezel on the dash. (Figure 14) - Place a screwdriver along the right side and lift up carefully. BMWSTX Receiver - Disconnect cigarette lighter wiring. 2. Drill a hole for the LED.
  • Page 7 The alarm port is mounted between a white bracket and a white 4 pin connector against the firewall. ( Figure 9) Information 3. Plug in the BMWSTX connector to your BMW's 12 pin alarm port. Center Display Console 4.
  • Page 8 Fig 5 4. Remove the lower trim panel. (Figure 3) 5. Plug in the BMWSTX connector to your BMW's 12 pin alarm port. (Figure 6) Fig 7 6. Using the wire tap connect the single RED wire from BMWSTX's alarm 4.

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