Alarm/Immobiliser standard on a 182 ?????

[markkram]

Was stood chatting to a work colleague who owns a 2004 182 that was purchased new from Wests Renault in Cambridge. Having a little look around his car while we chatted I noticed he didn't have the little red alarm light down near the gear stick. Further investigation discovered there were no ultrasonic sensors on the A pillars and no bonnet switch. now I didn't go as far as pulling the panel off to look for the alarm box but am pretty certain the car does not have an alarm fitted. Now I was under the impression all RS 182's came with the CAT 1 alarm/immobiliser retrofitted by the dealer prior to delivery. Is this correct and has the dealer just not fitted it?

 

[ScarySquirrel]

My 182 doesn't have an alarm, which apparently means it is an import. Although if I am not mistaken it's not a true import, as it was built to be sold in the UK, rather than built and sold abroad and then later imported. I'm a bit confused by it all to be honest.

 

[RoryW]

Yep. I don't have an alarm either. My 172 is an import too as above. Think imports are missing locking wheel nut, window etching and alarm. Also I have a door lock both sides where gen UK ones only seem to have a lock on passenger side.

 

[ScarySquirrel]

What exactly are the window etchings of? Because I have some etchings on my window, but no alarm.

 

[markkram]

My initial thought was import but he bought the car new from a main dealer in the UK.

 

[RoryW]

Long serial number etching of some sort.

My 172 was from a main dealer and it was an import.