Meta Alarm/Mobilizer

[JimTC]

Re the standard fit Meta alarm/mobilizer.

I've read lots of posts about TVR not wiring these in correctly which causes reliability issues as the cars get older.

I just wonder whether this ever got fixed on the Chimaera and if so, what year?

Thanks.

[trumpet1608]

Mine is a 1996 and I had to have the alarm replaced as it was wired incorrectly.

Dick

[QBee]

Not aware that it was ever fixed. The Chin had ceased production before the problem became obvious. Mine is a 99 car and I had to have it replaced Feb 2013.

[JimTC]

Thanks for the replies.

I was hoping that it might have been fixed for later Chimaeras - mine's a year 2000 - but seems not.

Do most people just fit a new Meta or are there other recommendations?

FYI, my last Chim had a mix of Meta alarm and Cobra immobilizer ......

[QBee]

Depends on what's wrong. I had mine fully replaced, £550, but have a fully working, insurance compliant system, no being immobilized in petrol stations, when late for collecting the wife or whatever, no hot start problem. Bloody expensive, but I do 15,000 miles a year, so worth it.

[Chimp871]

Just spoke to Carl Baker about random issues with my immobiliser, as I'm thinking of chucking my meta system out.

Apparently 9 years was the max life for this system from meta! Cracking electrical engineering.

Anyway, a strip and fit of the entire alarm and immobiliser system is £650 all in. It's apparently a 12 hour job.

Does his work in Kent and next over in September.

[JimTC]

Thanks for the reply.

Touching wood, my system seems to be working correctly at this time but is now 14 years old and as I was thinking of adding remote boot opening wanted to know first whether the wiring issue had been fixed and hence long term reliability improved (but clearly not) as this would help decide on whether to mod the current system or just replace the lot....

May hold off for a while yet .......

I appreciate the help and comments.

[QBee]

Carl's updated Meta install has a remote boot plipper on the keys. Very handy! Especially when you arrive back at the car with both hands full of stuff.

[Chimp871]

I saw this during my research, can't vouch for it though

http://www.abacuscaralarms.co.uk/alarmshop/index.p...

[pwd95]

Had the full Carl Baker Meta Alarm/Boot release/Hot Start fix done in Feb 2013. A great install by a man who knows his stuff inside & out. Insurance approved as said etc. Top job.

[pb450]

pwd95 said:

Had the full Carl Baker Meta Alarm/Boot release/Hot Start fix done in Feb 2013. A great install by a man who knows his stuff inside & out. Insurance approved as said etc. Top job.

+1 for Carl Baker. Plus plipper as a bonus. Mine was done October 12. Fit and forget. Happy days.

[JimTC]

Again, thanks for all the help and comments.

I will start saving for a full replacement with Carl if he's available....

[QBee]

Www.tvruk.tv

[SILICONEKIDOBHP]

There is no way its going to take 12 hours to fit an alarm and immobiliser ! he is having your pants down .

There must be other decent alarm fitters ,it`s not rocket science .

[Vee8ight]

SILICONEKIDOBHP said:

There is no way its going to take 12 hours to fit an alarm and immobiliser ! he is having your pants down .

There must be other decent alarm fitters ,it`s not rocket science .

Supply and demand. He can charge that because of the demand. TBF the price is good if it was to take a day, I doubt it would be worked on for more than 3 hours, but when you put a price on reliability and security, I still think it's a fair price.

[SILICONEKIDOBHP]

Well i woulod be happy with the lot ripped out and just fit a switch to isolate the ingnition . job done .

[QBee]

I sat in his kitchen working while he did mine. I was there before 8 am and left about 7 pm. Every time I wondered over to have a look unannounced he was working. He doesn't take phone calls or visitors during an installation. He removes the existing, sorts out all the wiring both behind the dash and elsewhere, fixes any sensor faults, installs a complete new system including remote boot release, makes two new keys, tests the entire system, trains the owner and leaves everything properly installed and tidy.

Professional job, done for about £30 per hour plus the kit, which he helped Meta develop. I certainly got what I paid for.

[pwd95]

QBee said:

I sat in his kitchen working while he did mine. I was there before 8 am and left about 7 pm. Every time I wondered over to have a look unannounced he was working. He doesn't take phone calls or visitors during an installation. He removes the existing, sorts out all the wiring both behind the dash and elsewhere, fixes any sensor faults, installs a complete new system including remote boot release, makes two new keys, tests the entire system, trains the owner and leaves everything properly installed and tidy.

Professional job, done for about £30 per hour plus the kit, which he helped Meta develop. I certainly got what I paid for.

This...

It's not just a replacement unit. It's a full upgrade of your wiring which includes re working the starter circuit, installing the remote boot release, creating the new keys & fobs, running the siren wiring in the inner wing properly, removing the old etc etc.
It's not just a new alarm, it's a package which solves 3 big issues in one hit in one day.

Best & wisest money you will ever spend.

[Bluebottle]

SILICONEKIDOBHP said:

There is no way its going to take 12 hours to fit an alarm and immobiliser ! he is having your pants down .

There must be other decent alarm fitters ,it`s not rocket science .

There are, but they will just cut and splice it in, Carl does the job the proper way, routes fresh wiring and tidies up all your spaghetti. Your cars wiring will look tidier than it did when it left the factory....top job and worth every penny.

[pb450]

SILICONEKIDOBHP said:

...it`s not rocket science .

It is if you're not a rocket scientist.

I too have seen Carl at work and believe me there are no pants down... Money well spent if you want a proper job done.