Horn function when car is off

magungo · 06-01-2011, 04:51 PM

The other day I pulled into a parking space and turned off my car. The car next to me started pulling out at a sharp angle and was heading towards my direction. I tried to hit the horn but realized that it didn't work while the car was off. Does anyone else have this problem? Or is this by design? I have a 2010 e90 with sports steering wheel.

Elie335 · 06-01-2011, 05:05 PM

is this thread real?

arctic330i · 06-01-2011, 05:11 PM

This is standard operation...

coolchu001 · 06-01-2011, 05:12 PM

this is one of the things that bother me in my car. Especially when waiting outside for a friend with the car off but the horn doesn't work...

fdriller9 · 06-01-2011, 05:16 PM

Yupp normal. I wonder if any coding can be done?

bsamoul · 06-01-2011, 05:28 PM

Horn goes off when ignition goes off. I'm ok with it because I have to squeeze into the car and often hit the horn getting in/out so I'm glad it doesn't blow.

Luke.S · 06-01-2011, 05:29 PM

Its not part of the central locking system? Everything else seems to be.

I shall have to test this.

SilverII · 06-01-2011, 05:58 PM

yup... i'd prefer it to honk whenever i push it (on or off)

bsamoul · 06-01-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke.S

Its not part of the central locking system? Everything else seems to be.

I shall have to test this.

No, it's not

BobsM3Coupe · 06-01-2011, 07:51 PM

Reminds me of many years ago when I learned to drive on a manual trans VW Beetle. The horn didn't work with the ignition off, but the radio did. Same as my current M3. Seems like German cars like it that way. I noticed that the homelink garage door opener also will not work till the ignition is on. Again, must be a German thing.

fenixxishot · 06-01-2011, 09:34 PM

also in on wondering if someone knows whether this could be coded in?

Coolieman1220 · 06-01-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Reminds me of many years ago when I learned to drive on a manual trans VW Beetle. The horn didn't work with the ignition off, but the radio did. Same as my current M3. Seems like German cars like it that way. I noticed that the homelink garage door opener also will not work till the ignition is on. Again, must be a German thing.

i wouldn't want my homelink to work unless my ignition is on. car parked outside, break into car, open garage. no bueno!

06-01-2011, 04:51 PM	#1
magungo Private First Class 11 Rep 153 Posts Drives: Honda Civic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellevue iTrader: (4)	Horn function when car is off The other day I pulled into a parking space and turned off my car. The car next to me started pulling out at a sharp angle and was heading towards my direction. I tried to hit the horn but realized that it didn't work while the car was off. Does anyone else have this problem? Or is this by design? I have a 2010 e90 with sports steering wheel.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-01-2011, 05:05 PM	#2
Elie335 ايلي ٣٣٥ هاهاها 88 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner e92 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leb iTrader: (1)	is this thread real? __________________ Recent exterior modifications
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-01-2011, 05:11 PM	#3
arctic330i Lieutenant Colonel 126 Rep 1,984 Posts Drives: F15 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl iTrader: (8) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i E90 [8.08] 2013 BMW 335is [10.00]	This is standard operation... __________________ See my full mod list in my garage
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-01-2011, 05:12 PM	#4
coolchu001 Lieutenant 48 Rep 583 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OH iTrader: (30)	this is one of the things that bother me in my car. Especially when waiting outside for a friend with the car off but the horn doesn't work... __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-01-2011, 05:16 PM	#5
fdriller9 Banned 255 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Yupp normal. I wonder if any coding can be done?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-01-2011, 05:28 PM	#6
bsamoul Major General 167 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, California iTrader: (2)	Horn goes off when ignition goes off. I'm ok with it because I have to squeeze into the car and often hit the horn getting in/out so I'm glad it doesn't blow. __________________ -Brian 2X 2006 BMW 325i [Electric Red & Mystic Blue] \| ZPP \| V1 \| Rear Fogs \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| EAS RemoteKey \| BMS Powerbox \| Projector90 Headlights w/ LED AE \| LED plate lights \| OEM Blacklines http://www.tech-shine.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-01-2011, 05:29 PM	#7
Luke.S Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 325d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stoke iTrader: (0)	Its not part of the central locking system? Everything else seems to be. I shall have to test this.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-01-2011, 05:58 PM	#8
SilverII Colonel 40 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [9.66]	yup... i'd prefer it to honk whenever i push it (on or off)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-01-2011, 07:51 PM	#10
BobsM3Coupe Brigadier General 1469 Rep 3,940 Posts Drives: X5MC Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California iTrader: (4)	Reminds me of many years ago when I learned to drive on a manual trans VW Beetle. The horn didn't work with the ignition off, but the radio did. Same as my current M3. Seems like German cars like it that way. I noticed that the homelink garage door opener also will not work till the ignition is on. Again, must be a German thing.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-01-2011, 09:34 PM	#11
fenixxishot Lieutenant 17 Rep 512 Posts Drives: 08 335i e92 AW MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin iTrader: (8)	also in on wondering if someone knows whether this could be coded in?
	Appreciate 0 Quote