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(Message started by: Spannerdemon on Sep 27^th, 2006, 9:17pm)

Title: Testing the Alarm
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 27^th, 2006, 9:17pm

Is there a simple way of testing the alarm on my car?

Scorpio 2.9 12V 1996.

I 'assume' that there's one fitted, but have never heard it sound, so as the dark night creep in and the scroats creep out, I'd just like to satisfy myself that it actually works.

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by Simmo on Sep 27^th, 2006, 9:36pm

SD. I've not tried this but how about holding down the bonnet alarm switch with a heavy object and then double locking the car. Removing the weight should trigger the alarm. Easier still get someone to hold the switch down while you lock the car and then release it. Let us know if it works!. ;)

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by hellblue on Sep 27^th, 2006, 9:37pm

Open bonnet,hold switch down (on slam panel)press lock, let it set then remove finger from switch all hell should break lose!!

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 27^th, 2006, 9:39pm

OK. Thanks.

I'll try it tomorrow......better not do it now as it's getting a bit late!! ;D

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by Dave on Sep 28^th, 2006, 7:30am

Yep, I did this in a main dealer car park. Just after they told me the alarm wasn't working and kindly quoted me for repair ;D

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by Spannerdemon on Oct 1^st, 2006, 1:06pm

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g25/xtr42gpnd/Switch.jpg

Is THIS the switch?

Sorry for the delay. Been away for the weekend.

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by Kjetil S on Oct 1^st, 2006, 1:18pm

Since my scorp has an aftermarket system and doesn't have that switch, it is probably it.

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by Simmo on Oct 1^st, 2006, 1:18pm

Yes that's the one. If you look above it,on the underside of the bonnet you'll see the part which sits on it ,when the bonnet is closed, to depress the plunger.The 'alarm' horn by the way is behind the battery.

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by crop on Oct 1^st, 2006, 1:26pm

Hey..just to let you know i tried this as i had never heard the alarm and didn't know if it was working, my brother held the bonnet switch down , i locked the car waited ten seconds, he released the switch and a couple of seconds later beep,beep,beep.or was it honk,honk,honk !!!!!!
I guess its working then.

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by scorpio_man on Oct 1^st, 2006, 1:47pm

hi there

another way is just put the window down. lock the car, then wait 30 secs. reach in and try start the car!

hth ;)

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by Spannerdemon on Oct 1^st, 2006, 4:33pm

;D ;D ;D Oh BOY!! What a hell of a racket ! !

Thanks for the info. All useful.

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by Simmo on Oct 1^st, 2006, 5:22pm

Your welcome SD. Hope the neighbours weren't having a Sunday afternoon nap!!!. So now your Mr Popular!! ;) ;D

Title: Re: Testing the Alarm
Post by Spannerdemon on Oct 1^st, 2006, 5:46pm

Too old to care!! :D ;D :D ;D