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(Message started by: fordnut on Mar 27^th, 2007, 10:27pm)

Title: Need HELP! with Alarm
Post by fordnut on Mar 27^th, 2007, 10:27pm

Hello anyone that can help!

I am having real trouble with the alarm. I only have the red key no fob, for the last couple of days the alarm keeps going off when the bonnet is touched (even a light touch will do).
The alarm arms ok and the red dash light flashes but it just goes of for no reason at all. I am getting ugly stares from the neighbours when i pull up at night from work as it seems to like going off at around midnight ::)

If anyone can suggest anything all help would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Need HELP! with Alarm
Post by the_boogeyman on Mar 27^th, 2007, 10:28pm

there is a switch just under the bonnet, this is your problem, get it checked and replace.
this should cure it ;D

Title: Re: Need HELP! with Alarm
Post by fordnut on Mar 27^th, 2007, 10:34pm

Thanks for the information!

Don't suppose you know the cost of something like that?

Title: Re: Need HELP! with Alarm
Post by the_boogeyman on Mar 27^th, 2007, 10:38pm

i have one on the one im breaking at the mo, i shall send a pm

Title: Re: Need HELP! with Alarm
Post by fordnut on Mar 27^th, 2007, 10:49pm

on 03/27/07 at 22:38:39, the_boogeyman wrote:

i have one on the one im breaking at the mo, i shall send a pm

Thanks have replied, cheers mate!

Title: Re: Need HELP! with Alarm
Post by fordnut on Mar 27^th, 2007, 10:58pm

Thanks to the_boggeyman for his help!

Does anyone know how easy it is to change an alarm button switch under the bonnet...i am mechanically retarded and need help!

Title: Re: Need HELP! with Alarm
Post by Simmo on Mar 27^th, 2007, 11:27pm

Simple. It is held in place by a spring clip on either side which needs to be pressed in as you lift it up. When you get the replacement you'll see what I mean. In the meantime try WD40.

Title: Re: Need HELP! with Alarm
Post by fordnut on Mar 28^th, 2007, 7:58am

thanks i will give a try :D

Title: Re: Need HELP! with Alarm
Post by tintin on Mar 28^th, 2007, 10:21am

as i recently discovered, you can lock the car without arming the alarm. shut the front doors, reach through from the open back door and push the lever on the front door in to lock the car. then get out and shut the back door (remember to have your keys on you). at least its secure and not annoying the neighbours until you get the bonnet switch fixed....

Title: Re: Need HELP! with Alarm
Post by fordnut on Mar 28^th, 2007, 10:45am

ok thanks i tryed wd40 on the switch fingers x all seems ok at the moment...but if not i will give your method a go as i finish work at 2 in the morning you can see the problem ;)