16v Alarm

[The Kirmanator]

Ive been trying get the alarm to work on my valver but seem to struggling. Neither the Haynes manual or the handbook go into the alarm details very deeply.....when I arm the car with the key fob and then force the alarm to go off the indicators will flash but there is no sound. I have found the key slot in the passenger side exterior flip up compartment but no matter which way I turn the key it doesnt seem to want to play. To turn the sounder I guess I would be turning the key clockwise? Is it common for valver sirens to pack in?

Sorry to sound like a numpty but I really got much idea when it comes to car electrics....cheers Paul.

 

[Speiro]

I never got the key with mine for that bit under the bonnet

 

[Daz.]

Quote: Originally posted by Speiro on 20 February 2004


I never got the key with mine for that bit under the bonnet


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Ditto - Dont even know where the bit under the bonnet is!

 

[DeanRSi]

next to the washer bottle mate

 

[Daz.]

If you dont have the key what can you or cannot make it do?

Ive had the battery disconnected a few times and fuses etc.. but I cant make it do anything!

 

[Mike@Rentech]

it probably fooked, they have a tendancy to absorb water so I wouldnt hold out much hope.

 

[rasp]

there is another key under the glove box, i think the one in the glovebox is the immobiliser, try that, then hopefully the one near the washer bottle is activated!

 

[JAY172]

the one in the glove box is a tacky immobiliser and isnt connected to the alarm.its cuts an ing feed to the relay box under the bonnet.

 

[White16valver]

The alarm siren is in the compartment at the back of the engine bay on the passenger side - should be a flip-off black cover on it that you pull back to get to the lock. I think this is what turns the siren on and off, from what I can remember...

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

And Im having all of that ripped out on Friday for a spangly new cat1!

Its probably fooked Paul. The guy I took mine to in Stockport said its quite common.

 

[ivegota16v]

ahh i had the same prob!!



what u have to do is make sure all the keys are in the correct posistion like it says in the handbook then and i quote "go for a 2hr drive!!!!!!!!"

the siren wont charge unless the engine is run for 2hrs non stop after its been turned off if its flat...!