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PRO NUKE PRO CLIMATE

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First 2014 i3 we named Clementine (was solar orange) and second we named Smurfy (is blue).

help with locking alert volume Feb 15, 2018 19:35:18 GMT -5

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Post by PRO NUKE PRO CLIMATE on Feb 15, 2018 19:35:18 GMT -5

There seems to be many many settings in the menus, but is there one for the alert that sounds (beep or beep beep) when the car is locked and unlocked. Ability to turn down this volume to something that doesn't wake kids inside the house would be a FEATURE.

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help with locking alert volume Feb 16, 2018 14:05:51 GMT -5

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Post by alohart on Feb 16, 2018 14:05:51 GMT -5

Feb 15, 2018 19:35:18 GMT -5 PRO NUKE PRO CLIMATE said:

There seems to be many many settings in the menus, but is there one for the alert that sounds (beep or beep beep) when the car is locked and unlocked. Ability to turn down this volume to something that doesn't wake kids inside the house would be a FEATURE.

Yes, iDrive offers a choice of flashing lights, beeping horn, neither, or both when locking/unlocking. There's no need to add more noise to the world by choosing to beep the horn when flashing the lights is very obvious and doesn't disturb anyone.

Aloha,
Art

2014 BMW i3 Arravani Grey, Giga World, Tech + Driving Assist, Parking Assist, DC Fast Charging, JuiceBox EVSE

PRO NUKE PRO CLIMATE

Contributor

BMW i3 Owner
Electric Miles: 35000

First 2014 i3 we named Clementine (was solar orange) and second we named Smurfy (is blue).

help with locking alert volume Feb 16, 2018 14:32:39 GMT -5

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Post by PRO NUKE PRO CLIMATE on Feb 16, 2018 14:32:39 GMT -5

I get you, but It's a $55k 4-seater from BMW and I expect more. Some prefer an audible alert, others a visual alert... I'm going to try and locate the beeper and if it has an acoustic port I will add some duct tape to it! I've used such devices on medical equipment so I should be able to recognize it. Will post any success.

alohart

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help with locking alert volume Feb 16, 2018 23:29:57 GMT -5

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Post by alohart on Feb 16, 2018 23:29:57 GMT -5

Feb 16, 2018 14:32:39 GMT -5 PRO NUKE PRO CLIMATE said:

I'm going to try and locate the beeper and if it has an acoustic port I will add some duct tape to it!

Others have been able to adjust the volume by changing the value of the parameter that controls the volume through a process called "coding". The BimmerCode smartphone app connected to the OBD port via an OBD-WiFi dongle (Vgate iCar 2 or 3 at Amazon) supports such changes.

Aloha,
Art

2014 BMW i3 Arravani Grey, Giga World, Tech + Driving Assist, Parking Assist, DC Fast Charging, JuiceBox EVSE