Can't get car alarm into Code-Learning mode

[DustenT]

1997 OEM Alpine Alarm.

Here are the instructions I'm using:

1. Close all doors, trunk, and hood.
2. The security system must be in "disarm" mode. The key must be removed from the ignition key slot.

Enter Code-Learning Mode
3. Open the trunk and leave it open.
4. Open the driver's door and sit in the driver's seat.
5. Close the driver's door.
6. Cycle the ignition switch five times between the "off" position and position 2 (ignition "ON", all dash warning lamps will illuminate). The red status LED will illuminate continuously, and the siren will "chirp" once, to indicate that the code-learning mode has been initiated.

DO NOT START THE ENGINE

The ignition switch cycling in step #6 must be performed within ten seconds.

The sequence in steps #1-6 must be performed within 45 seconds.

Registering/Delete ID Code(s)
7. Open driver's door, (remain seated in driver's seat)
8. Close driver's door.
9. Press and release any button on the remote you wish to register into the system. The status LED will shut off momentarily to indicate that one ID code has been registered.
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to register the remaining three ID codes.

Exiting Code-Learning Mode
11. Open driver's door, and exit from vehicle, leaving the door opened.
12. Close trunk.
13. Close driver's door. The LED will turn off and the siren will "chirp" twice.
14. The initializa

The car doesn't go into Code-learning mode, it doesn't beep after I turn the key on and off 5 times. Has anyone done this successfully? Any tips?

[L84THSKY]

I've done it a few times on my original alarm system, but I don't have it anymore. I used the instructions that came from the BMW supplied owner's guide. Al worked fine for me, when I perfomed it.

Originally Posted by DustenT

1997 OEM Alpine Alarm.

Here are the instructions I'm using:



The car doesn't go into Code-learning mode, it doesn't beep after I turn the key on and off 5 times. Has anyone done this successfully? Any tips?

[pnosker]

I've done it before, but it took 5 or so tires to get it exactly right. I had the instructions printed out when doing it.

[Tyler]

What does the code learning mode do for you? I have never heard of this before.