Sigma M30 - Pain in the arse

[skinz]

Hi, newie to the forum, looking for some advice...

I got MR-S at start of the month and according to the paperwork its fitted with a Sigma M30 alarm/immobiliser. But the way it is set up is a complete pain in the ass, basically to start the car Ive got to open with button, then get in within 30seconds, then clutch-in - key in - and hold down button (at same time) to get the car going, so was wondering if anyone knew if this could be changed? (ie. press button, then key-in and start.)

Many embarrassing moments trying to get it goin - with the alarm going off if you misstime the order :s

Cheers

[uktotty]

To turn the arm/disarm tones on:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*00*1#
- Arm and disarm the sytem with the Radio Key
- You should now hear the arm/disarm tones

To reset the PIN code:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where wxyz is your new PIN code)
- Arm the system with the Radio Key
- You should now be able to disarm the system using the new PIN code

To program radio keys:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*91*2# where 2 is total number of radio keys to work the system
- Briefly press both/all radio keys in turn (the dash board LED will flash each time and the siren will bleep) Any radio keys not programmed here will no-longer operate the system.
- You should now be able to arm and disarm the system using all the radio keys programmed.

When using the keypad always observe the following points:
- The PIN number should not be entered too quickly or too slowly - when a digit has been pressed the small LED built into the keypad will illuminate briefly as confirmation and only then should the next digit be entered.
- If an incorrect digit is pressed or the delay between entering digits exceeds10 seconds, then the LED above the keypad will flash rapidly and the PIN attempt should be abborted and started again after 30 seconds.
- Due to the small size of the keypad some users may find a rubber tipped pencil easier to use. DO NOT use the sharp tip of a ball point pen etc, or press excessively hard on the keypad as this will only damage the membrane and cause a digit to remain pressed, causing a continual incorrect PIN.
- The keypad allows only THREE PIN attempts and then will "Lock Up" if an incorrect number is entered a third time. This is a security feature to prevent random PIN attempts disarming the system.

[skinz]

To turn the arm/disarm tones on:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*00*1#
- Arm and disarm the sytem with the Radio Key
- You should now hear the arm/disarm tones

To reset the PIN code:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*92*wxyz*wxyz# (where wxyz is your new PIN code)
- Arm the system with the Radio Key
- You should now be able to disarm the system using the new PIN code

To program radio keys:
- Arm and then Disarm the system using a working Radio Key.
- Within 30 seconds of disarming, type into the keypad- *17856*91*2# where 2 is total number of radio keys to work the system
- Briefly press both/all radio keys in turn (the dash board LED will flash each time and the siren will bleep) Any radio keys not programmed here will no-longer operate the system.
- You should now be able to arm and disarm the system using all the radio keys programmed.

When using the keypad always observe the following points:
- The PIN number should not be entered too quickly or too slowly - when a digit has been pressed the small LED built into the keypad will illuminate briefly as confirmation and only then should the next digit be entered.
- If an incorrect digit is pressed or the delay between entering digits exceeds10 seconds, then the LED above the keypad will flash rapidly and the PIN attempt should be abborted and started again after 30 seconds.
- Due to the small size of the keypad some users may find a rubber tipped pencil easier to use. DO NOT use the sharp tip of a ball point pen etc, or press excessively hard on the keypad as this will only damage the membrane and cause a digit to remain pressed, causing a continual incorrect PIN.
- The keypad allows only THREE PIN attempts and then will "Lock Up" if an incorrect number is entered a third time. This is a security feature to prevent random PIN attempts disarming the system.

Kinda confused about this - will this allow me to stop having to clutch-in, hold-button and turn-key @ same time?
Cheers

[uktotty]

Maybe.
Depends if it has been wired into the MR2 in a special way.
Do you have the keypad?

[skinz]

Maybe.
Depends if it has been wired into the MR2 in a special way.
Do you have the keypad?

Don't think I do - all i got with the car is a little card with the number on it, where should I look for the keypad when I get it back?

Cheers

[uktotty]

Contact this bloke, he is the sigma king

 m http://forums.sidc.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=96215 m

[skinz]

.. strange one - got car back from garage, and to start now, its button to disarm, then clutch-in and turn key :p - sorted

[uktotty]

you're welcome