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The Workshop => Audio / Security / Electrical => Topic started by: andyroo104 on April 11, 2013, 21:18

Title: Alarm beeping.
Post by: andyroo104 on April 11, 2013, 21:18
When I purchased my car upon checking the alarm function there was no sound/siren when alarm was activated,found the alarm siren to be missing so I purchased a used siren box,now upon fitting when I arm the system I get a beeping from the alarm siren that stops after about 12 beeps.This happens when I arm and disarm the system,also when I trigger the system there is still no sound but indicators flash.
Does the siren battery need to be charged by being left fitted for a while ?
Would the replacement siren be compatible with my alarm/ecu or would it need to be paired somehow?
I have searched these problems but not really found the answer,any help please.
Thanks in advance.
Andy.
Title: Re: Alarm beeping.
Post by: SteveJ on April 11, 2013, 21:23
It thinks either the doors, the engine lid or the frunk lid are open. Most likely the switches are missing or not connected for the engine lid / frunk.
Title: Re: Alarm beeping.
Post by: andyroo104 on April 11, 2013, 21:25
But surely the alarm siren should sound when the indicators flash once I trigger the alarm.
Andy.
Title: Re: Alarm beeping.
Post by: SteveJ on April 11, 2013, 21:27
Not if it never arms itself because the sensors (and I include switches in that definition) aren't working!

It's beeping you to warn you of this status.
Title: Re: Alarm beeping.
Post by: andyroo104 on April 11, 2013, 21:28
Ok thanks I will check all the sensors/switches tomorrow.
Andy.
Title: Re: Alarm beeping.
Post by: Wabbitkilla on April 11, 2013, 22:05
Mine doesn't beep when arming and disarming, it only beeps if a door, engine lid, or frunk lid are open.
Title: Re: Alarm beeping.
Post by: Anonymous on April 15, 2013, 00:19
Quote from: "Wabbitkilla"Mine doesn't beep when arming and disarming, it only beeps if a door, engine lid, or frunk lid are open.

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