Members DazBob Posted September 19 Members Share Posted September 19 (edited) Right, first of all I've tried rubbing it with a balloon and also throwing it down the stairs, but it hasn't fixed it. Anyone any idea why all of a sudden when I lock my car with the remote the alarm starts to go off about 3 seconds later? Strangely, however, if I lock it with the key in the door the alarm doesn't go off. There are no problems unlocking it with the remote. I look forward to lots of helpful replies Edited September 19 by DazBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 might be a lose wire in FOB some have like a Panic Alarm you press it and it goes off so Wires might be touching in FOB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 The system might be getting "confused" Does your interior light still work? Could be a simple fuse Also check your battery charge and maybe the door switches I was outside in the dark last night disconnecting the horn because the alarm kept going off... fixed it but it won't pass an MoT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted September 19 Author Members Share Posted September 19 1 hour ago, Dimron said: The system might be getting "confused" Does your interior light still work? Could be a simple fuse Also check your battery charge and maybe the door switches I was outside in the dark last night disconnecting the horn because the alarm kept going off... fixed it but it won't pass an MoT! Yep, interior light still works. Car battery is new and all doors are locking and unlocking fine. The remote locks it fine, it's just about 3 seconds later the alarm goes off. I've just reverted to using the key to lock it, but it's annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 I have "old" cars (MG/Rover etc.) which have fuses and modules which I can usually fix... what sort of car are we looking at here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 19 Site Supporter Share Posted September 19 How new is your car, and does it have a volumetric alarm function? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted September 19 Site Supporter Share Posted September 19 Have you checked if there's someone hiding behind a bush and trying to break into it as soon as you walk away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jeep Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Have you made sure all the doors are properly closed? Mine sometimes does that when the passenger door hasn't been shut/slammed to...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 5 hours ago, DazBob said: Right, first of all I've tried rubbing it with a balloon and also throwing it down the stairs, but it hasn't fixed it. Anyone any idea why all of a sudden when I lock my car with the remote the alarm starts to go off about 3 seconds later? Strangely, however, if I lock it with the key in the door the alarm doesn't go off. There are no problems unlocking it with the remote. I look forward to lots of helpful replies Oh no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Be summet tripping it. Take one fuse out at a time and try it till you find the culprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeyshorn Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Stop putting your knob in the exhaust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted September 19 Author Members Share Posted September 19 4 hours ago, tomski said: Oh no. It started immediately after I dropped you off the other week. I'll send you the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted September 19 Author Members Share Posted September 19 5 hours ago, Dimron said: I have "old" cars (MG/Rover etc.) which have fuses and modules which I can usually fix... what sort of car are we looking at here? It's a 53 plate E46 BMW. Happy to buy you many pints if you can sort. Do it quick and you'll have the best reach around you've ever had. DM Me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted September 19 Author Members Share Posted September 19 5 hours ago, jeep said: Have you made sure all the doors are properly closed? Mine sometimes does that when the passenger door hasn't been shut/slammed to...... Yep, it only has three doors, including the boot. I've checked these multiple times. I'm confused as to why locking it with the key is fine, but if I lock with the remote the alarm goes off after a few seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Have you tried a new battery in the remote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 5 hours ago, DazBob said: It started immediately after I dropped you off the other week. I'll send you the bill. Really. You’ve not had much luck with these cars. No sod all about cars but I reckon it could be the doors. They are so heavy. Hope you get it sorted. Have my Reading ticket as good will😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batton carrier Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Mine did this a few times over a couple of nights and it was a big fucking moth that had taken up residence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batton carrier Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 6 hours ago, DazBob said: Yep, it only has three doors, including the boot. I've checked these multiple times. I'm confused as to why locking it with the key is fine, but if I lock with the remote the alarm goes off after a few seconds. Locking with key might disable alarm. Some models allow alarm to set without sensors being activated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted September 20 Author Members Share Posted September 20 3 hours ago, freds dad said: Have you tried a new battery in the remote? I'll give that a go, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted September 20 Site Supporter Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, batton carrier said: Mine did this a few times over a couple of nights and it was a big fucking moth that had taken up residence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted September 20 Site Supporter Share Posted September 20 Sorry, thought you said goth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Here in my car i can lock all the doors Bad wig Gary lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 10 hours ago, DazBob said: It's a 53 plate E46 BMW. Happy to buy you many pints if you can sort. Do it quick and you'll have the best reach around you've ever had. DM Me. Just looked it up... when I saw it had a CAN system my heart sank BUT... there is a common "wear and tear" fault on these... a chap and cheerful Hood (bonnet) switch... piece of pi55 to change, worth a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 2 hours ago, Spider said: Sorry, thought you said goth Was that you at the end of season Toga party in the goat costume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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