Thatcham alarm

[dannylt]

I have a 98 Elise, and the insurance company wants proof of alarm fitment. Was it a standard fit, or an option? It certainly has some sort of alarm/immobiliser with a Cobra symbol. I remember for my TVRs the dealers just have a standard letter you can use. There doesn't appear to be any info on the elise-faq or official website.

Had to reinsure after having the Blink motorsport 200bhp Honda engine conversion - which is FANTASTIC!

[stoker]

Not sure if it's the same for the S1, but the S2 comes with the immobiliser as standard, but the siren fitted to make it Thatcham 1 approved is an option.

If you have it Thatcham 1 approved, then you should already have a certificate, which is what the insurance companies are after.

[dragstar]

nice conversion!

[brassneck]

I've got a Cobra 6442 in my '98 - I think it was a factory option for a Cat 1 alarm immobiliser, but all got a base immobiliser as standard. I'm sure somebody will be along to correct me shortly though...

[Bonce]

IIRC it's a Cobra 6422 that is fitted as standard on the S1. You should have an installation certificate.

[apprentice]

Danny...

all Series 1 came with a Lucas 5AS immobiliser.

Up to Chassis 1947 they had the option of a Cobra Goldline 6019HF and beyond that chassis number a Cobra 6422 (remote fob is round with two light grey buttons of dissimilar size).

The Cobra 6422 fitted with the mass movement sensor is currently recognised as CAT1 ....check between your seats to see if you have a black box mounted on the bulkhead - thats the mass movement sensor and usually signifies CAT1 status.

As has been stated already - they are supplied with a certificate by the factory. If the insurance company continue to insist on this.. you'll need to get your local alarm specialist to inspect your car and issue one (however they'll be a charge for such a service) OR determine whats fitted to your car and approach a fresh insurer. Such as Esteem, Woking, Surrey.



apprentice

>> Edited by apprentice on Wednesday 28th January 16:52

[dannylt]

Thanks for the detailed info apprentice. Right at the bottom of the pile of docs for the car was a Cobra 6422 installation cert. from the factory build, so all is fine!

Cheers!

[aromaT]

the thing is...does it still work as an immobiliser with the honda conversion as the loom is all new??

worth thinking about before you declare it as a CAT 1 system (which by definition needs a 2 point immobilisation circuit).

cheers

[dannylt]

Certainly seems to! Doesn't it just disable the fuel pump (which is the original) and the starter?

[Cos_esprit_gt3]

Hi, i have the 6422 unit factory fitted to my car too. The battery was disconted for over a year from the car. Now that the car is running again, the alarm seems to have a problem. Whenever the alarm is disarmed, the siren makes a whoop noise ever 4 seconds. Is a big pain, and continues even while i am driving. Has anyone ever had this sort of problem???? How the hell do you stop it?