chimes when car starts?

lovethebmw · 08-10-2007, 08:12 PM

kind of a superficial question...but I am about to get a new 328i sedan (July production)..

I've heard the chimes on the new 335i hardtop convertible..kind of a low-toned chime.

Is this the same for mine?

Thanks.

wj4 · 08-10-2007, 08:14 PM

You get the chimes if you start the car w/o putting on the seatbelt first. At least that's what I noticed on my car.

cn555ic · 08-10-2007, 08:16 PM

why would u care for that chime, its annoying if anything

lovethebmw · 08-10-2007, 08:19 PM

b/c right now my C240 sounds like a geo prizm...annoying alarm clock beeps.

It's all about perception

beauderek · 08-10-2007, 09:48 PM

I think he means the chimes with the Navigation system. I don't have the system so mine doesn't do that.

toofasttooslow · 08-10-2007, 09:51 PM

+1^ Only reason I regret not getting the nav is that kinky chime. Buuuu....linnggg buuuu....linnnnng

kpcoupe · 08-10-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gum5h03

+1^ Only reason I regret not getting the nav is that kinky chime. Buuuu....linnggg buuuu....linnnnng

actually.... its more of a ploooooing oing oing plooooooing oing oing

toofasttooslow · 08-10-2007, 10:42 PM

I wish there were a way to flash my ECU to customize my chimes. Maybe play some Sammy Haggar "I can't drive 55" when getting in, and "Stairway to Heaven" when someone's seatbelt isn't on.

tctic · 08-11-2007, 03:55 AM

From what i have observed from a recent loaner from my dealership, the chimes for non-iDrive cars have changed (probably after March 07, just a guess)

If your car is produced in July, it should have the 'new' chime.

toofasttooslow · 08-12-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tctic

From what i have observed from a recent loaner from my dealership, the chimes for non-iDrive cars have changed (probably after March 07, just a guess)

If your car is produced in July, it should have the 'new' chime.

Mine is a May build and still has that same annoying ding. Maybe they'll offer a reflash...

tctic · 08-12-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gum5h03

Mine is a May build and still has that same annoying ding. Maybe they'll offer a reflash...

The difference is subtle. And it may probably be hardware based. ie. different speaker.

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wj4 Major General 339 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	You get the chimes if you start the car w/o putting on the seatbelt first. At least that's what I noticed on my car.
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toofasttooslow Galactic Emperor 75 Rep 801 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	+1^ Only reason I regret not getting the nav is that kinky chime. Buuuu....linnggg buuuu....linnnnng
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toofasttooslow Galactic Emperor 75 Rep 801 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	I wish there were a way to flash my ECU to customize my chimes. Maybe play some Sammy Haggar "I can't drive 55" when getting in, and "Stairway to Heaven" when someone's seatbelt isn't on.
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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	From what i have observed from a recent loaner from my dealership, the chimes for non-iDrive cars have changed (probably after March 07, just a guess) If your car is produced in July, it should have the 'new' chime.
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