simboy73 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 So two weeks ago one midnight the alarm starts screaming. Used the key fob, not joy, still screaming. Eventually found it needed a code to turn off alarm.. Then tried starting. No joy alarm kicked in, more screaming. Managed after an hour to shut the thing up after waking the neighbours. Following day local Scooby dealer in Penicuik took it away. Faulty Alarm ECU - couple of hundred later and a battery recharge all is ok.. Not !!! Haven't used the car since yesterday afternoon, nothing strange about that. Went out tonight to find it's just started screaming again, key fobs don't work it. Car won't start. Put in keypad no and it all went quiet.. Fingers crossed that all is quiet tonight... Like a child or new pet, it looks like the car doesn't like not being used for a day. I will be at the Scooby garage first thing asking what the hells gone wrong with it now.. All that money for the ECU and - sorry i am well cheesed off and need a rant. Anyone else with similar tales or have advice re alarm...? Coz undoing the battery didn't work before and won't work again.
gordi82 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 To stop the alarm turn your key until the oil lights come on press the button then lock the car with the key. Do this until its sorted. Then your neighbours wont hate you. Gordon
simboy73 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Posted June 25, 2009 Ahh - magic - someone knows something about these dam alarms. i will be at the garage first thing with the keys demanding a fix for my night shift tha morra. When i got in earlier, i tried your advice and punched the code in, jumped out and locked with key.. !!! Fingers crossed for a quiet night... Why the hell is it doing it... I'm sure the garage will give some explanation... It might be up for grabs soon... Not coz of the alarm i have to say... Just due to the mileage i'm doing.. Cheers again for yer help. Si
simboy73 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Posted June 26, 2009 Not really. Went off again around 0100 this morning. So i had to sleep with one eye and ear open for it going off again. Followed yer advice and all was quiet... I was sitting waiting for he garage to open at 0645 with the key. Mind they didn't come and get it until 1200 midday.... Battery half goosed and there was a drain from the stereo. All now resolved... Kinda makes me think the Alarm ECU was ok two weeks ago and it was a crap battery and electrical drain all the time...!!!!! Ah well. all fine now. been an expensive two weeks.. Cheers again..
gordi82 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 If u need help again give me a shout. (I work @ John Weir Subaru in Perth) If I dont no I will Find out
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