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Originally Posted by odie3
So, it seems that my X3 has an Alarm but when I use the key to lock it I do not see light blink or siren beep.
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Your X3's alarm could be programmed not to chirp or blink.
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The only thing I am going on is the Rear View Mirror - it has a little red light thingy. From what I understand this is part of the Alarm System and show "blink" after locking the doors [which it does not do].
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Yeah it blinks if you have the alarm. But it can also be programmed to blink even if you don't have the alarm installed.
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Also, there is what looks like a photo cell sensors on the front of the mirror [faces out of the front of the car] and one on the mirror [faces out to the rear of the car]. What are these? Also part of the Alarm Sensors?
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The front facing sensors are the rain sensors. The rear facing sensors are for the dimming function of the mirror.
The BMW alarm has a motion sensor which is housed where the sunroof button is (look for those black slats). The motion sensor is installed in there.
The motion sensor is deactivated if you leave a window open and lock the car.
The easiest way I say to check would be to make the car bounce or shake (stand on the bumper or pull at the ski racks).
Edit: The best way to check would be to turn on the panic function of the alarm. Push and hold the trunk button for 3+ seconds, and if you have the alarm it will go off... If the trunk simply opens, you don't have the alarm...