BMW OEM Alarm Programming
BMW motorcycle alarms - R1200GS and othe BMW motorcycle models, alarm / immobiliser system.
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Alarm Instructions DWA6 2006 Rider's Manual |
Alarm controller/keyfob: The left button is button 1. The right button is button 2.
NB: I'm unsure of what if any changes there have been to the BMW Motorcycle Alarm system and/or operation of/instructions for use over the years - if you have information on the subject please let me know ;-)
| Step | Action | Confirmation |
| 1 | Deactivate alarm function | |
| 2 | Ignition ON | |
| 3 | Press button 1 three times | 1 x acoustic acknowledgement |
| 4 | Switch ignition OFF within 10 seconds | |
| 5 | Press button 2 three times | 1 x acoustic acknowledgement |
| 6 | Switch ignition ON within 10 seconds | 3 x acoustic acknowledgement |
The programming function is now active. The number of times the LED flashes indicates the step to which you have progressed in programming.
An alarm tone sounds as confirmation when you press button 1, whereas an acknowledgement tone sounds when you press button 2.
The LED stops flashing and four acknowledgement tones sound when you complete the final step.
| Step | Setting | Button 1 | Button 2 |
| 1 | Beep as confirmation after activation/deactivation | ON | OFF |
| 2 | Not Used | Press Button 1 or 2 | |
| 3 | Type of acoustic alarm | Swelling | Intermittent |
| 4 | Automatic activation of alarm function when ignition is switched off | ON | OFF |
Alarm manual (scanned to .pdf file)
R1200GS_Alarm_1-13_Binder1A.pdf (551kb)
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