How do I reset my alarm on my 1999 316i bmw ( e36 ) ?

Hi James
this is the whole procedure, how to open/close manually and reset the convertible soft top BMW E36
http://www.eabjr.com/Synchronize-e36-Convertible-Top.php

Good Luck

Where ever they mounted it, hard to say. Get under the dash on the drivers side and look for black box that looks out of place.

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have just checked this site out and the have a manual for yr bmw - hope this will help-

Your cars Alarm/disabler is on. It's an anti theft device built into CPU. You need BMW or a competent specialty shop to look at it.

this could be due to a defective alarm sensor unit.

e36 m3 cab flat battery.i have now fitted a new 1 and my alarm will not work and the car is immobilised.the key fob is black with 1 button in the centre and the car is a 1995 can you help.

Try locking with key in drivers door lock the urn to unlock position and hold 15 seconds should turn off alarm

BMW E36 immobilizer Hope the following will help. Had similar problems. The transmitter buttons on keys is for central locking and alarm. Inside the key at the front there is a small electronic/magnetic chip that looks like a block. About 8mm long, 2mm deep and 4mm wide, not connected to any pc board. This is the immobilizer. It must match the receiver that is located behind the ignition switch. If it is loose and too far away from the receiver it won?t deactivate it. If you made a spare key it will switch on electrics but won?t start the car. If you don?t have an immobilizer chip any alarm shop will be able to program a new chip or install a new pair for your keys. There is a way to disable the immobilizer but rather have it fix and protect your car. I read an article somewhere (perhaps bmw e36 blog) of people removing this immobilizer. Good luck

go talk to BMW im sure they'll help for free

You car should have a harnas already installed. Sigma and stellar alarms are easy to fit according to pro's. visit bmw e36 blog for more details.