2002 BMW 530i CAR ALARM

2002 BMW 530I
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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C_H_BECK
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Car alarm goes off randomly. Can't lock the car or alarm goes off soon after. There is no consistent variables i.e. rain, wind, vibration that make this happen. I have pulled the fuse out that allows the sirens to go off, but the lights continue to flash. Could my key need to be replaced or is this a short or computer problem? Thanks in advance for your input.
Jul 25, 2009 at 9:12 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The hood switch is a likely place for false inputs, lift the hood and look for it in front of the drivers side cabin filter. Pull up on the switch button to send a closed signal and close the doors and set the alarm and see if it goes off again. If not, repost and we will go on into it more.
Jul 25, 2009 at 7:41 PM
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