keyless entry stolen

[m3f_Maxximus]

So I was at the gym tonight around midnight. when I left I noticed my car was unlocked. (My keyless fob had broken off my keychain months ago, its been in my glovebox and I've been locking/unlocking my car the old fashioned way... but the fob still works just fine) I hopped in my car then I noticed all the glass sitting in my passenger seat and my glovebox open, you get the idea. My wallet was in the car since I was at the gym and didn't want it on me... So my ID and credit cards and whatnot are all gone. a ton of paperwork from my glovebox is gone, and of course my keyless fob..


So this thief has my ID w my current address on it where my car parks every night. And a way to get into my car in the future.. I need help from anyone that knows about how to unhook my alarm temporarily? Can anyone please walk me threw it? is there a way to simply stop the keyless entry from working while maintaining my alarm system? What are my temporary / non temporary solutions?


- I will probably call bmw in the morning to see what they say but literally have no money to give them, If there is a solution out there that I can use myself I will try that first. Thank you in advance.


-Maxximus

[m3f_tanayast]

Sorry to hear what happened to you.

Did he also get your house keys? I hope not but if so you might want to change your keys (easy to do, just go to the local hardware stores).



The safest way will probably to remove the car's battery when you park it at night so that way no one can run with it. As added safety measure, lock the steering wheel as well.



Is there a way you can park it in the garage (or someone else's garage if you don't have one) until you can get it sorted?



Let us know what BMW said or if you find a way to disconnect the alarm.

Best of luck and stay alert / safe.

[m3f_haus]

I think the alarm only holds 4 fob codes at a time, so reprogram one of your other fobs 4x to wipe all the others out, then add any additional ones you may have.

[m3f_enderw88]

I think the alarm only holds 4 fob codes at a time, so reprogram one of your other fobs 4x to wipe all the others out, then add any additional ones you may have.

After you reprogram it four times with one fob. Check to make sure the other fobs DON'T work, BEFORE you add them. That will give you some peace of mind that you have actually locked the errant fob out.

[m3f_98///M3]

After you reprogram it four times with one fob. Check to make sure the other fobs DON'T work, BEFORE you add them. That will give you some peace of mind that you have actually locked the errant fob out.

This.



When I first got my car, I had a weird problem that consisted of me locking the car, arming the alarm, walking about 20 feet away, and the alarm would go off! I figured out eventually that my hood sensor was bad.



Basically disconnect the battery, get new keys to your house taken care of (if need be) then worry about the car.

[m3f_buckley]

That is extremely unfortunate to hear this happen to an //M owner.



The first thing that I would have done would be call the police (which I hope you did). If you didn't, please do so NOW. Contact them, let them know that a stranger has your fob and potentially your house keys. Ask them nicely to patrol by your house for the next week or so to ensure your safety, etc.



As everyone said before, get new locks for your house, then worry about the car. Your safety is much more important than a car (those can be replaced).



Let us know how it goes, good luck! Sorry it happened..

[m3f_Maxximus]

I think the alarm only holds 4 fob codes at a time, so reprogram one of your other fobs 4x to wipe all the others out, then add any additional ones you may have.

good idea, I'm going to do this right now, but unfortunately I only have 1 other fob so I have no way to even test it.


everyone thank you for fast replies, I just got up and haven't called bmw yet. but yes I did call the cops, they did a report but said if theres no witnesses theres nothing they can do but patrol the area a bit more. No they didn't get any house keys, I had that on me. the only thing they got was one extra fob. What the thief did get was my ID and registration and insurance card, (anyone know why he would take my registration and insurance... i mean is that stuff even worth money for him)


feel really stupid for leaving my wallet in the car but I always do when Im at the gym cause I hate leaving it in the little cubbies.... I figured this was the lesser of two evils.

[m3f_haus]

It's not so much that it's worth money now, but maybe for identity theft purposes. Normally they don't get your wallet at the same time, but they probably figured get whatever they can grab and see what shakes out later. I'd either subscribe to a credit monitoring service, or grab your free credit report from each of the 3 agencies every 90-120 days (rotate among them so you get a new free one from a diff't agency each time) and watch for things that don't belong.


Also, add a security code to all your credit card accounts so that when you call in you have to give the security code (numbers or word, etc.) before they'll even talk to you about your account.


I suppose they could try to take your registration (as proof of ownership) to a dealer to try to obtain a new key and simply drive your car away at some later date. I would hope the dealer would require a non-photocopied pink slip, but your weakest link is the person at the dealership who decides on a whim to help someone with a sob story about how he lost his keys, etc. - if he looks anything like you he also has your drivers' license, so it could work.


Just random musings. Sorry this happened to you. I had a car broken in to years ago and it's a crap feeling even beyond the stuff that gets stolen.

[m3f_haus]

GAK - nevermind, they don't work - disregard!!!


Post removed, sorry.

[m3f_Maxximus]

It's not so much that it's worth money now, but maybe for identity theft purposes. Normally they don't get your wallet at the same time, but they probably figured get whatever they can grab and see what shakes out later. I'd either subscribe to a credit monitoring service, or grab your free credit report from each of the 3 agencies every 90-120 days (rotate among them so you get a new free one from a diff't agency each time) and watch for things that don't belong.



Also, add a security code to all your credit card accounts so that when you call in you have to give the security code (numbers or word, etc.) before they'll even talk to you about your account.



I suppose they could try to take your registration (as proof of ownership) to a dealer to try to obtain a new key and simply drive your car away at some later date. I would hope the dealer would require a non-photocopied pink slip, but your weakest link is the person at the dealership who decides on a whim to help someone with a sob story about how he lost his keys, etc. - if he looks anything like you he also has your drivers' license, so it could work.



Just random musings. Sorry this happened to you. I had a car broken in to years ago and it's a crap feeling even beyond the stuff that gets stolen.

Yea thanks man, I'm not too worried about that, because the title is still in the mail on the way to my house since I recently paid off my car and retitled it. but I am a bit worried about the identity theft or someone doing something sketchy using my ID. But yea I'm kinda pissed I just went threw a whole legal mess where I was unjustly treated and it was like the worst timing ever, I had to borrow money from my mom to get threw my legal thing and just don't have extra money to pay bmw for a new alarm. Plus I don't want more legal headache if someone does do something sketchy using my info.



I'm awaiting a call from bmw, they said they can disarm the keyless all together. He just wasn't sure how difficult it would be.

[m3f_haus]

In case you get an email with my earlier post (now deleted) about the subaru fobs, ignore it. Bad info, didn't read thoroughly enough.


I hope you get everything sorted!

[m3f_MMMGP]

Only one other fob? I would disconnect the alarm system if I were you. It's located behind the glove box... You can access the alarm by removing the under-dash panel on the passenger side. There are numerous DIYs on the alarm install, just search around.



You should be able to buy a used fob on fleabay. Once you get the second fob, program it 4 times and make sure your current fob cannot unlock your car.

[m3f_Maxximus]

Thank you guys for all your answers. After I started taking it apart I now realized that I don't have a stock keyless alarm. It was an aftermarket python one. One of the two earlier owners must have had it installed. I never realized it wasn't stock since it still did the classic bmw chirp.. I dug around and found the python system and just temporary unplugged it, (as was mentioned before it was behind the glovebox) everything is working just fine still except the keyless and the alarm. I'll have to figure out a better solution or a new alarm in the future, but for now, they can't come back and steal my stereo, at least easily...


- Thank you everyone for the help and fast responses, really appreciate it!

[m3f_MMMGP]

The Python alarms are made by DEI, the same company as Viper and owns Clifford too. You should be able to get the model number on the Python from the backside of the unit, the Pyhton 650 was a very popular alarm in the late 90s and early 2Ks.


Once you have the model number you should be able to find the owners manual on google. There should be remote reprogramming instructions included in the owners manual which can be executed by push-button sequences using the alarm valet switch. IIRC, there is an option to drop all remotes in the programming menu. Hope this helps.

[m3f_DLite]

Here's an option for you.



I bought this system last year for about $50!!!





http://unitedautosecurity.net/BMW-E3...-P1340447.aspx



bfc thread for info..



http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1531947